Programs
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
- Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately.
- Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
The Business of Healthcare
Healthcare organizations need leaders who understand both patient-centered care and the business strategies that drive operational success.
The Business in the Health Sector graduate certificate combines healthcare marketing, leadership, finance, public health, and data privacy to give professionals a well-rounded understanding of today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Through this program, you’ll learn how to improve organizational efficiency, enhance patient experiences, navigate complex industry challenges, and support data-driven decision-making across healthcare settings.
While many healthcare programs focus primarily on clinical practice or policy, this business-focused approach prepares you to lead teams, manage resources strategically, drive innovation, and make ethical decisions that strengthen healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.
The five-course Business in the Health Sector Certificate program features coursework in leadership, healthcare marketing, knowledge management, security and privacy, financial management, and health economics.
Courses:
- MBA 630: Leadership of People and Organizations
- Choose any four electives from the following:
- MBA 644: Transformational Leadership
- MBA 649: The Business of Healthcare
- MBA 647: Managing Health Data, Privacy, and Security OR HI 620 Security and Privacy in Healthcare
- MBA 648: Finance in Health Services OR HA 621 Healthcare Financial Management II
- MBA 671: Healthcare Marketing
- MBA 688: Special Topics in Management (various health-related topics)
- HPO 601: Health Economics
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
Grow into the leader your career demands
Leadership is a fundamental skill in business. From guiding teams to managing change, strong leadership shapes organizational success at every level.
This five-course graduate certificate is designed for early-career professionals ready to stand out and step up. You’ll build practical business experience, strengthen your communication skills, and develop the confidence to lead in real-world settings.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to elevate your professional presence, navigate your career with intention, and position yourself for roles that demand strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The Business Leadership and Professional Growth Certificate program features coursework in managerial communication, career blueprint development, and enhanced soft skills. It consists of four MBA graduate-level courses and one internship.
Courses:
- MBA 632: Team Dynamics: Mastering Collaboration, Negotiation and Project Success
- MBA 638: Managerial Communications
- MBA 639: Developing Your Blueprint for Professional Success
- MBA 640: Navigating the Complex Economic Environment
- MBA 676: MBA Internship
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
- Network of peers representing various industries.
Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately. - Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
Lead Technology Strategy with Confidence
Modern organizations depend on technology leaders who can align IT operations with business goals, drive innovation, and manage emerging technologies strategically.
The IT Operations & Strategy graduate certificate prepares technology professionals for leadership roles by combining operational expertise with business strategy and decision-making.
Through this five-course program, you’ll explore how technology supports organizational growth, efficiency, and security while learning to navigate complex IT environments and stakeholder priorities. Coursework emphasizes artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the strategic application of IT to real-world business challenges.
You’ll graduate with the leadership perspective and strategic insight needed to guide technology initiatives that create lasting organizational impact.
The five-course IT Operations & Strategy Certificate program features coursework in organizational strategy, leadership and persuasion techniques, financial budgeting and decision making, regulatory requirements and compliance procedures and business operations management.
Courses:
- IS 607: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- IS 618: IT Project Management
- IS 611: Information Technology and Business Strategy
- IS 650: Artificial Intelligence Strategy
- IS 660: Emerging IT Trends & Technologies
- Courses are offered both online and in the classroom for added flexibility.
- Reputable certificate from an AACSB-accredited business school.
- Award-winning Collat School of Business faculty instructs every course.
- Career Center embedded in the school.
- Diverse student body contributes to a broad perspective in classes.
Network of peers representing various industries. - Valuable business insights that can be applied immediately.
- Certificate can be used as a stepping stone to the UAB MBA with seven remaining courses or applied towards a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies opens a new website.
Make Smarter Financial Decisions with Analytics
Today’s financial leaders need more than intuition—they need the ability to turn data into strategy.
The Financial Analytics for Decision Making graduate certificate prepares students to analyze complex financial data, build predictive models, and support smarter organizational decision-making in a data-driven business environment.
Through this 15-credit program, you’ll gain hands-on experience with financial modeling, cloud-based analytics tools, forecasting, risk assessment, and data visualization techniques. You’ll also learn how to communicate financial insights clearly and effectively to support business strategy and executive decision-making.
In addition to technical expertise, the program explores the ethical responsibilities surrounding financial reporting and analytics, preparing you to make informed, transparent, and responsible decisions in today’s evolving financial landscape.
The five-course Financial Analytics for Decision Making Certificate program features coursework in financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge management, data visualization, machine learning for finance, and statistical inference and dynamic modelling of financial data.
Courses:
- MBA 602: Essential Skills in Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Choose any four electives from the following:
- MBA 604: Data-Driven Fraud Examination: Becoming a Financial Detective
- MBA 605: Taxation and Business Decisions
- MBA 606: AI-Enhanced Financial Statement Analysis
- MBA 621: Strategic Corporate Finance
- MBA 629 Short-term Financial Management
Online Bachelor’s in Accounting
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Make Your Degree Count
Join a community of leaders at the UAB Collat School of Business. Our online bachelor’s in accounting major offers a high-quality, practice-oriented educational experience led by top professors and experts in the field of business.
In fact, we're among an elite group of universities worldwide to achieve the seal of excellence in both business and accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition to the core accounting classes, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in finance, information systems, analytics, and more.
We prepare you for success using a balanced approach to teaching, research, and service. If you're an aspiring accountant seeking an innovative, flexible, and technology-driven learning environment, you're in the right place.
Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Program
Our accounting curriculum includes creative, innovative courses designed to teach business fundamentals and new technologies in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the online bachelor’s in accounting degree will be able to:
- Prepare financial statements: demonstrate knowledge of accounting cycles, accrual accounting, and the preparation of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.
- Make managerial accounting decisions: apply tools and techniques to make significant business and ethical implications on investors, customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Understand the objectives and consequences of the U.S. federal tax system.
- Demonstrate ability to integrate budgetary and fund accounting insights as they apply to municipalities, other governmental units, and nonprofits.
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Accounting at the Collat School of Business?
AACSB Accredited
Our accounting program is separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
Accounting-specific events, like the Ollie Powers Accounting Boot Camp, Janet Herring Mentorship Program, and hands-on career coaching, are offered online and will ensure you’re ready to impress recruiters and future employers. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All accounting students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (generally 1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
UAB Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Program FAQs
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Is this the same diploma that on-campus students earn?
Yes. Your classes are the same. You have the same award-winning faculty of experienced accounting experts.
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Will your degree say that it is from an online program?
No. Upon graduation, your diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance learner.
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Are there financial aid options?
Yes, students have many aid options to fund their college education, from UAB scholarships and external scholarships to federal loans and grants and even work-study. Learn more about the types of aid available.
Accounting Career Opportunities
An online accounting degree program can lead to a myriad of career choices in business, finance, insurance, investing, tax, or auditing. Because of the extensive business curriculum offered, accountants have the flexibility and knowledge to branch out into management and entrepreneurial roles.
A few of the common job titles to explore with an accounting degree include:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Director of Finance
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Forensic Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
UAB Undergraduate Accounting Bridge Program
If you already have a bachelor’s degree but it’s not in accounting, UAB offers an accounting bridge certificate that provides the undergraduate accounting courses necessary to pursue a Master of Accounting degree. Regardless of your professional experience, you will need to complete all bridge courses. If you have a degree in business or you have taken undergraduate accounting courses, they may be applied as credit toward your bridge coursework. The bridge and master’s in accounting programs alone are not sufficient for someone to become a certified public accountant (CPA).
Student Story
Holly Giang was drawn to the accounting degree from her first class and secured a position with one of the Big Four accounting firms before graduation. Hear how her experience at UAB Collat School of Business and its unique partnerships with the local business community impacted her career.
Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems
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Technical expertise meets business savvy.
Do you enjoy working with both technology and people? We invite you to explore the UAB online bachelor’s in information systems degree through our prestigious Collat School of Business.
Information systems are the backbone of modern organizations, which need help keeping up with emerging technologies and understanding how different applications can be leveraged to accomplish their goals. Individuals who know how to develop technological solutions to business challenges are in high demand. The UAB online information systems major pairs a solid foundation in business knowledge with specialized courses in information systems management that prepare students for careers in this in-demand field.
Choose from two concentrations:
You can also pursue a bachelor’s in information systems with no concentration.
Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems Program
Our information systems curriculum includes creative, innovative courses designed to teach business fundamentals and new technologies in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the online bachelor’s in information systems degree will be able to:
- Design information systems to help implement business solutions
- Effectively communicate technical solutions to stakeholders
- Understand how information systems technology impacts business operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of business intelligence from an organizational IT perspective
- Understand issues related to data stewardship and provenance
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems at the Collat School of Business?
AACSB Accredited
The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All information systems students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
Information Systems Career Opportunities
Employment in computer and IT occupations is projected to grow 17.4% from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Plus, in the U.S., the median annual wage for computer and IT occupations in May 2023 was $169,510.
A few of the common job titles to explore with an information systems degree include:
- Information Security Specialist
- Systems Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
- Database Architect
- Software Developer
- Computer and Information Systems Manager
- Information Security Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Information Systems Analyst
- Computer and Information Research Scientist
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Computer Network Architect
UAB Online Bachelor’s in Information Systems Program FAQs
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Is this the same diploma that on-campus students earn?
Yes. Your classes are the same. You have the same award-winning faculty of experienced information systems and cyber security experts.
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Will your degree say that it is from an online program?
No. Upon graduation, your diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance learner.
Student Stories
Chordaryus Billingsley, a UAB information systems major and self-professed introvert, was looking for something different when he fell in love with the IS major. His experience at UAB, including the ROTC program and internship with Shipt, has provided the confidence he needs to succeed.
Online Bachelor’s in Distribution
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From Point A to Point B.
The online Charles and Patsy Collat Distribution Program at UAB is one of the very few programs of its kind. UAB distribution graduates manage the flow of materials from manufacturers to distributors — playing a key role in propelling the economy forward by supplying the building blocks for products created and used all over the world.
The UAB online distribution program includes a strong emphasis on applied engineering, technical knowledge, and channel management, preparing students for careers in sales, operations, purchasing, and logistics. Our partnerships with industry leaders in distribution and manufacturing as well as UAB's School of Engineering and Heersink School of Medicine, ensure our students are prepared with the tools and hands-on learning that is relevant in today's business practices.
Choose from:
- Bachelor’s in distribution with no concentration
- Bachelor’s in distribution with a concentration in medical equipment and supplies distribution
A first of its kind, the UAB concentration in medical equipment and supplies distribution prepares graduates for a career in the medical equipment and supplies industry. Our curriculum blends life sciences, pre-medicine, and health administration with health-related distribution courses.
Online Bachelor’s in Distribution Program
This challenging and engaging program provides focused education in the industrial/technical sector. This area of study allows students the opportunity to gain specialized knowledge unique to this industry.
Our distribution curriculum includes creative, innovative courses designed to teach business fundamentals and new industrial engineering technology in ways that stick with students. We maintain strong ties with industry leaders who serve as advisors to ensure students have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the workforce. We believe that students learn by doing, so much so that we made experiential learning a graduation requirement.
Why Choose an Online Bachelor’s in Distribution at the Collat School of Business?
Top Placements
Most distribution students are employed or in graduate school within a month of graduation. Our outstanding relationships with leading national firms ensure students have direct access to recruiters across the country.
AACSB Accredited
The UAB Collat School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means we maintain the highest quality standards in business education worldwide.
Intensive Career Development
The Collat Career Center, which caters specifically to business students, provides hands-on career coaching. Just like our on-campus students, you can benefit from both our Virtual Career Center and Handshake platforms. Both will help you access recruiters, land internships, schedule job interviews, and more. We also have a 24/7 technical help desk for your support.
Experiential Learning
All distribution students are required to complete experiential learning, and as an online student, you’ll have three options for yours:
- An internship (150 hours)
- A study away trip (1 week)
- Waiver for previous/current work experience
U.S. News & World Report Accolades
Our programs have been dubbed as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online Master’s in Business Programs,” “Best Online MBA Programs,” and “Best Online Master’s in Computer Information Technology Programs” in the 2025 “Best Online Programs” rankings.
UAB Online Bachelor’s in Distribution Program FAQs
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Is this the same diploma that on-campus students earn?
Yes. Your classes are the same. You have the same award-winning faculty of experienced distribution and marketing experts.
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Will your degree say that it is from an online program?
No. Upon graduation, your diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance learner.
Distribution Career Opportunities
Our online industrial distribution degree prepares graduates for a myriad of careers in the technical or medical equipment supplies industries. Career paths may include sales engineering, manufacturing and lean manufacturing, global logistics, marketing, inventory, and purchasing, as well as distribution management.
Upon completion of this undergraduate program, students will be able to pursue career opportunities in the following:
- Product Specialist
- Sales Associate
- Clinical Territory Associate
- Business Development Associate
- Supply Chain Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Purchasing Manager
Student Stories
Prahlaad Ram combined the advantages of UAB's industrial distribution degree with exciting internship and entrepreneurship experiences to enroll in the prestigious dual Georgia Tech-Emory University Master of Biomedical Innovation and Development Program.