Motto | Bama Means Business |
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Type | Public business school |
Established | 1919 |
Parent institution | University of Alabama |
Accreditation | AACSB |
Dean | Dr. Kay M. Palan |
Students | 10,005 (fall 2023) |
Undergraduates | 9,290 (fall 2022) |
Postgraduates | 682 (fall 2022) |
Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
Alumni | 60,000 |
Website | https://culverhouse.ua.edu/ |
The Culverhouse College of Business is the business school at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Established in 1919 as the School of Commerce and Business Administration, the school offers bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees, while also contributing to research in the field of business. The college is home to the Manderson Graduate School of Business, which offers advanced business degrees. As of fall 2023, a total of 10,005 students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The Culverhouse College of Business was launched in 1919 as the School of Commerce and Business Administration by Lee Bidgood, the first dean of the school. The college underwent various transformations over the years, including the launch of the graduate program in 1924, leading to its current state. [1] Notably, it was named in honor of Hugh Francis Culverhouse Sr. and his wife, Elsie Culverhouse, whose significant philanthropic contributions played an important role in the college's growth. [2]
Housed within the Culverhouse College of Business, the Manderson Graduate School of Business offers a range of graduate programs with concentrations available in areas such as finance, marketing, and operations management. [5]
Rankings specific to the Manderson Graduate School include:
Additionally, Poet & Quants ranked Manderson's MBA the #1 Over-Performing Program in 2014, citing that the program performed far better on the objective measures than the peer subjective assessments suggested. [10]
The college has been accredited by AACSB continuously since 1929. [11] Undergraduate programs encompass fields such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economics. The graduate level includes the Manderson MBA program, specialized master's degrees, and doctoral programs. [12]
The college is home to several research centers and initiatives that focus on specific business domains. Notable examples include the Center for Business and Economic Research, [13] the Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research, [14] and initiatives such as the STEM Path to the MBA program. [15]
Opened in 2022, the 108,000 square foot Hewson Hall became the center for the business school. [16] Additionally, the college offers resources such as career services, networking events, and internship opportunities. [17]
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