Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Students who successfully complete an INTO UAB Graduate Pathway program in business are assured progression to a UAB graduate business degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 36 credit hour program
- 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 24 credit hours remaining toward degree
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Program Details
Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalentEnglish Language Requirements
TOEFL 65, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 46, Duolingo 95, TOEFL Essentials 7.0, Completion of Academic English Level 4Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2026 Spring Start (January)
Degree start date : 7 January 2026 - Degree end date: 14 August 2026
- Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
- Semester 2 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 32,330.00
Approximate cost
$ 32,330.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Semester 1
ELI 401
Academic Reading and Writing I
3 Credit Units
ELI 402
Academic Speaking and Listening I
3 Credit Units
TBD
MBA Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
MBA Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
Semester 2
ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
TBD
MBA Major Course
3 Credit Units
TBD
MBA Major Course
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units
Notes
- * These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableBusiness Administration (MBA)
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses.
English level: 80% Minimum in all required ELI courses.
Additional Requirements