Overview

The first program of its kind in the nation, Rhe University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Business Administration - Optometry OD/MBA program exposes students to a truly interdisciplinary approach to learning. Here, the fundamental and advanced principles of both optometry and business converge to provide a greater understanding of the business of eye care.

So how do we help you balance two demanding curricula? Flexibility. You see, in optometry, your education will include extensive clinical training, as well as courses in optics, neuroscience, gross anatomy, eye movements, public health optometry, glaucoma, pediatric optometry, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, binocular vision, and more. Your business courses will include Strategic Management, Accounting and Finance for Managers, Information Technology and Business Strategy, and Marketing Strategy.

If at all possible, we'll want you to start your MBA courses the summer before you begin the optometry program, but we do have degree plans available if you start your business classes after your eye care classes. It all boils down to this—earning both of your degrees is possible and important if you are interested in starting your own optometry practice.

Fast Facts:

UAB's OD/MBA program is the first of its kind in the nation.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry is among the top optometry schools in the nation. The Collat School of Business ranks as one of the nation's best undergraduate business programs, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Accounting and Finance for Managers
Management and Organizations
Economics for Managers
Quantitative Analysis for Business Managers
Strategic Cost Analysis and Decision Making
Information Technology and Business Strategy
Topics in Corporate Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

More details

International applicants should apply at least six months in advance of deadlines to ensure processing of all Visa paperwork.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Business Administration Master in Business Administration (MBA) Optometry View 2402 other Masters in Master in Business Administration (MBA) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application including:

Resume
Statement of purpose
Three references
Test Scores (OAT scores can be accepted in lieu of GMAT)
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Tuition Fee

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International

36008 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18004 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19314 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9657 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

19314 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9657 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

1019 - 1648 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration - Optometry.

Available Scholarships

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