Master of Business Administration
Samford MBA graduates are successful, ethical leaders in today’s globally competitive business landscape.
“Samford's MBA program has allowed me to apply what I'm learning in the classroom and improve my performance at work as I aim to become a future leader in energy.
“The program's practical focus, small class sizes, approachable faculty and emphasis on ethical leadership have provided me with valuable skills and knowledge that I use every single day. With the tools and knowledge gained through the program, I am confident I will leave ready to revolutionize the energy industry.”
—Christian Thompson, Commercial Markets Analyst, Southern Power
7
Joint Degrees
3
Concentrations Available
36-48
Credit Hours
Is Samford’s MBA for Me?
Samford’s MBA is a flexible, customizable program that prepares you to be successful, ethical business leaders in today’s global business environment. Designed for working professionals, the program can be completed in as little as two years. An entrance exam score is waived for those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Customize Your MBA
Three concentrations in data analytics, finance and sports business can be added to your core curriculum for a truly customized experience.
You can choose one, two or even all three to shape an unmatched degree that would truly set you apart to future employers. Additionally, seven joint degrees are available to provide even further customization.
Highlighted Concentration Courses
- Big Data Strategy
- Data Visualization for Business Analytics
- Bulldog Investment Fund
- Fan Experience and Engagement
- The Business of College Sports
Skills You Will Learn
You will gain an in depth understanding of:
- Cross Disciplinary Competence: integrating business processes across functional areas in order to make holistic, timely and informed decisions.
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making: generating and synthesizing information to make and implement timely and informed decisions.
- Effective Communication: improving abilities to communicate ideas, analyses, plans, and evaluations to individuals and groups.
- Corporate and Social Responsibility: building the capacity and inclination to make decisions based on comprehensive values and to take actions that demonstrate an awareness of and an attempt to serve all stakeholders.
- Teamwork: recognizing the importance of effective teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives and skills, and assuming a variety of roles to accomplish team objectives.
Market Ready
Samford MBA graduates are ready to become successful managers and leaders in a competitive global business environment. Our graduates are fully prepared to work in these areas and more:
- Consulting
- Business Operations
- Management
- Business Development
- Banking
- Wealth Management
- Federal, State and Local Government
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Education
- Sales
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Sports Industry
- Family Business
- Entrepreneurship
“Owning my own business has been a lifelong goal. Samford’s MBA program gave me the confidence, knowledge and skillset I need to make it happen.” — Kim Cripps, MBA '21
Career Paths
Our program teaches the core business functions with a focus on problem solving and practical application in the workplace, allowing you to instantly apply what you learn to your career in any industry. Samford MBA graduates are working in industries such as:
Corporate
- Alabama Power Company
- Spire Energy
- Regions Bank
- ServisFirst Bank
- Morgan Stanley
- Chick-fil-A Corporate Office
- Southern Company
- Enterprise
- Stryker
- Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- UNITED
- EY
- AstraZeneca
- Ramsey Solutions
- Motion Industries
- Warren Averett
- Southern Veterinary Partners
- Bridgestone
- Accenture
- U.S. Army
- Landing
- Jemison Metals
Sports
- Atlanta Hawks
- Protective Stadium
- NASCAR
- New Orleans Pelicans
Health Care
- Walgreens
- HCA Healthcare
- Humana
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
- Publix
- CVS
- Walmart
- AirMed International
Education
- Samford University
- Louisiana Department of Education
- University of Texas Rio Grande
- Valley School of Medicine
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Admission Details
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university that holds institutional accreditation
- A GMAT/GRE score is waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. An entry exam is required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0.
- International applicants also must score at least a 90 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS.
Don't Forget
- Complete the application including the $35 application fee and your resume
- Provide your official transcript(s) from all higher education institutions by emailing them to gradbusi@samford.edu.
- International applicants should visit the International Applicants page for additional requirements.
Deadlines
- Fall (August start date): July 1
- Spring (January start date): December 1
- Summer (May start date): May 1
