Graduate Degrees and Program Options

Degrees and Program Options

The Sanders College of Business and Technology prides itself on being a leader in providing graduate programs that deliver outstanding quality, a highly relevant curriculum, instructional excellence, and extraordinary convenience at an exceptional value. Students may start their MBA, MAcc, MHA, or Micro-credential in the fall, spring, or summer semesters, and have options to start in second 8 week terms as well for fall and spring. The EDBA program starts a new cohort each spring.

  1. Master of Business Administration Degree

    MBA.  Concentrations are available in accounting, family and community services, finance, health care management, human resources management, information systems, global business, project management, and sales and new business development.  All students will take Foundations of Business, a four-credit hour graduate course sequence covering material designed to prepare all students to succeed in the more discipline specific graduate courses regardless of their undergraduate major or the age of their undergraduate degree.

    Executive MBA.  The EMBA is designed for rising managers, entrepreneurs, and mid-career professionals. The curriculum focuses on topics relevant to mid-management success. The Executive MBA is delivered online and at our campus in Florence, AL, and a different curriculum is delivered in hybrid format.

  2. MAcc Degree.  The Abroms and Associates Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is designed for those desiring more thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice.

  3. MHA Degree. The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a program for leaders looking to advance in the healthcare industry.

  4. Joint Curriculum Two Degrees Program.  The Joint Curriculum Two Degrees Program allows students to earn a Master of Business Administration degree and a Master of Science in Family & Community Services degree simultaneously. Students must be eligible to be admitted to both programs and must meet the degree requirements outlined in the joint curriculum.

  5. Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA).  The Executive Doctor of Business Administration (EDBA) is a professional degree program for leaders seeking to go beyond the master’s level and differentiate themselves by developing applied research skills for solving complex organizational problems and developing innovative business solutions based on the most current evidence-based practices. These qualities make the program an ideal fit for experienced leaders who may be changing roles or positions within an organization, moving into a consulting career, or wishing to transition to an academic position. As a doctoral program, the degree requires a dissertation and the requisite statistical and methodological skills necessary to complete such a project. However, the coursework and research are applied in nature with an intentional focus on how to leverage analytical tools and methods to solve real-world problems, address contemporary issues, and navigate disruptive trends that may not have existed even five years ago.