COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Business Administration program at Auburn University at Montgomery provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for leadership and administrative roles across business, government, and nonprofit organizations. The program integrates foundational, core, and specialized courses that equip students with both strategic and practical business skills. Foundational courses in business statistics, career development, and communication establish essential analytical and professional competencies. Core courses in management, organizational behavior, business ethics, and strategic management develop students’ understanding of organizational dynamics, decision-making processes, and leadership principles. The curriculum also emphasizes functional areas such as finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, and healthcare administration. Finance courses cover topics including personal finance, entrepreneurial finance, financial management, investments, international finance, financial modeling, and valuation, providing students with the knowledge to manage financial operations and make data-driven decisions. Marketing courses introduce students to principles of marketing, digital marketing, sales management, marketing research, competitive strategy, and social impact marketing, helping them develop customer-focused strategies and analytical skills. Human resource management courses address employee recruitment, training, compensation, labor relations, and strategic HR management, preparing students to lead and manage talent effectively. Healthcare administration courses provide insight into health economics, healthcare policy, leadership, finance, quality improvement, and capstone projects for applied learning. Additionally, students may engage in independent study, internships, and special topics courses across disciplines to gain hands-on experience and tailor the program to individual career goals. By combining theoretical knowledge, applied learning, and experiential opportunities, the MBA curriculum equips graduates with the strategic insight, analytical skills, and leadership abilities required to succeed in complex organizational environments. Graduates are prepared to assume managerial positions, make informed strategic decisions, and contribute to the success and innovation of organizations in domestic and global markets.