Testimonials

Our students and alumni are proud proponents of The University of Alabama's EMBA Program. They often speak of how the degree has changed their lives, advanced their careers and built long-lasting professional and personal relationships. We invite you to talk further with one of our students or alumni, by attending an Open House/Recruiting and Networking event, an Open Classroom Weekend or we would be happy to have someone contact you personally. The following are some of our many testimonials from our EMBA students and alumni.

“Participating in the EMBA program is challenging intellectually, and in the demands it places on your time. It is, however, well worth the effort for anyone who is serious about career advancement. The education I received from the EMBA program has made me a much more effective and successful business person.”

Brian A. Rankin
Chief Telophony Counsel, Comcast Corporation

"Diversifying your educational background is a great way to expand your horizons.  With the University of Alabama’s EMBA Program, learning new things from a talented pool of distinguished professors and experienced classmates with executive experience broadens your perspectives in ways never thought possible. With my background being so science-based and technical-based, I needed to broaden my background a bit, so that’s why I decided to further my education.  …If you don’t understand how money and how business actually operate, you could possibly be left out of a lot of opportunities.”

Carlos Robinson
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, 3M
President of EMBA Class of 2002

After completing the EMBA program at the University of Alabama, executives have the tools to compete and the self-belief to get the job done in the business world.

"My new position is an exciting opportunity for me -- and one I likely could not have reached without my time in the EMBA Program. I value the education and insights gained from the program, but even more so, the interactions with the professors and my fellow students."

Laura Bryant
Chief Operating Officer
Commonwealth Annuity

“As a result of completing the program, I have since had several career advancing opportunities. Not only did I feel academically prepared, but also my level of confidence was greatly increased. Completing the EMBA program was one of the most rewarding accomplishments of my life!”

Cynthia T. Williams
Vice President, Patient Care Services
St. Vincent's Hospital

“Returning to classes after being out of school for 10 years was a great way to re-tool my skills and update my outlook. “

Donna Keene
Director, Bryant Conference Center
EMBA Class of 1990

Classes are held in a boardroom format to allow for sharing of ideas, experiences and knowledge, among diverse and experienced professionals.

“The classroom settings are often open forum discussion, and involvement from all team members is encouraged.  Professors are anxious to learn as much about the students’ professions and industries as they are willing to teach, often relating teaching material to company experiences shared by the members of the class.”

Jan Heering
Marketing Manager
ADTRAN

Teamwork is a powerful and important skill that is required in the current business environment.  To survive, it is essential for business professionals to work together to solve problems as a team.  In the EMBA Program, we are committed to success through team learning, providing a multitude of relationships that will be resources for your coursework and beyond.

“I benefited greatly from the support of my classmates. We quickly learned to work as teams to take the greatest advantage of our individual strengths and expertise. We not only learned from the faculty, but from each other as well. For me the on-campus interaction with classmates from different industries turned out to be the most valuable aspect of the program.”

Dr. Jorge A. Alsip
Springhill Emergency Physicians, PC

At the University of Alabama, we believe inexpensive and cost effective are two different things.  The EMBA Program strives to provide the most resources possible for its costs. Time is a difficult resource to give up, and is more valuable with each passing day.  The University of Alabama’s 18-month EMBA Program is a sound investment of your time because it provides the skills that produce long-term success in which ever industry you choose to persue.

“I researched MBA programs and determined that the University of Alabama's EMBA was the most cost effective of all the programs. Everything was included in the cost. The 18 months went by fast. The work was demanding, but I was having fun. I learned so much that was applicable to my work from accounting principles to strategic planning.”

Kathy Hiles
Business Development Director
Team Millennium
Teledyne Brown Engineering

Networking is an important part of any business activity. UA's EMBA develops relationships among students and professors that provide resources for outside-the-box perspectives. 

“The learning that came from my classmates and instructors continues to serve me well in my role as the President of the Bank of Tuscaloosa. No matter what your business background, the EMBA program will help make you a well-rounded leader in your organization. Not only will you learn about fundamental aspects of business and management, but you will also learn more about the principles of teamwork and time management than you ever thought possible. For me, the payback has been not two-fold but ten-fold."

Mark Sullivan
President of the Bank of Tuscaloosa

The EMBA Program at the University of Alabama positions each and every student for success by making sure the learning process is straightforward and problem-free.

“Just the little things like not having to chase books and calculators down, rearranging exam schedules, haggling with the hotel about billing…means a great deal to the class when our lives are already so busy.  I have been very impressed.”

Mike Hawkins

An investment in an EMBA program is an investment of your time, money and future.  At the University of Alabama, our goal is to make an Alabama degree worth more each and every day.

“I came to The University of Alabama's EMBA Program because I needed the right credentials, and a solid business education, to prepare for a future full of change and increasing competition. I looked into two other programs, but UA stood out. Not only was its location good, but there was also the prestige of a University of Alabama degree. The director described the program's history of success and growth -- which told me that a degree from UA would appreciate over time. I wanted to be part of a growing, competitive program, and that's what I found at Alabama.”

Phyllis L. Harmon
Staff Manager, BellSouth Services
E.M.B.A. Class of 1991