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Culverhouse College of Business and Manderson Graduate School of Business

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.

University of Alabama
Culverhouse College of Business
MottoBama Means Business
TypePublic business school
Established1919
Parent institution
University of Alabama
AccreditationAACSB
DeanDr. Kay M. Palan
Students10,005 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates9,290 (fall 2022)
Postgraduates682 (fall 2022)
Location
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Alumni60,000
Websitehttps://culverhouse.ua.edu/

History edit

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]

Rankings edit

Culverhouse College of Business edit

  • 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Business School Ranking:[3]
    • Overall Ranking: 47th
    • Ranking Among Public Schools: 29th
  • 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Bachelor's Ranking:[4]
    • Ranking Among Public Schools: 6th

Manderson Graduate School of Business edit

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:

  • 2024 U.S. News & World Report MBA Program Ranking:[6]
    • Overall Ranking: 55th
    • Ranking Among Public Schools: 29th
  • 2023-2024 Poet & Quants MBA Program Ranking:[7]
    • Overall Ranking: 72nd
  • 2019 Forbes Best Business Schools:[8]
    • Overall Ranking: 50th
  • 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Master's Ranking:[9]
    • Overall Ranking: 14th

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]

Academic programs edit

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]

Centers and initiatives edit

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]

Facilities edit

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]

Notable alumni edit

  • Winton M. Blount: Entrepreneur; Founder and former CEO of Blount International; Former Postmaster General.[18]
  • Samuel DiPiazza: Business Executive; Former Chairman of Warner Bros. Discovery; Former CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers.[19]
  • James M. Fail: Financial Executive; Former Chairman of Stone Holdings and Bluebonnet Savings Bank.[20]
  • Janet Gurwitch: Entrepreneur; Founder of Gurwitch Products, manufacturer of Laura Mercier Cosmetics.[21]
  • Marillyn Hewson: Businesswoman; Former Chairman, President, and CEO of Lockheed Martin.[22]
  • Bernie Madoff: Financier and Convicted Fraudster; Attended UA for freshman year.[23]
  • Benjamin C. Russell: Entrepreneur; Creator of the sweatshirt; Former President of Russell Manufacturing Co.[24]
  • Lowell C. Smith: Academic Administrator; Former President of Nichols College[25]

References edit

  1. ^ "University Of Alabama's Business College To Celebrate 100 Years In 2019". Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  2. ^ Enoch, Ed. "University of Alabama business school gets $1.5 million gift". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  3. ^ Bleizeffer, Kristy (18 September 2023). "Ranking: U.S. News' Best Undergraduate Business Programs Of 2024". Yahoo. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Points of Pride". Culverhouse College of Business. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ^ Puryear, Callie (28 November 2023). "This Alabama graduate school was ranked one of the best in the country—hear from current students". BhamNow. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  6. ^ "MANDERSON MBA RANKED 29TH IN NATION AMONG PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR 2024". Culverhouse College of Business. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  7. ^ BYRNE, JOHN (11 December 2023). "Poets&Quants 2023-2024 MBA Ranking". Poet & Quants. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  8. ^ "#50 Manderson Graduate School of Business". Forbes. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Best Online Master's in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)". U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  10. ^ "UA's MBA #1 Over-Performing Program In Nation". NewsWise. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  11. ^ "The University of Alabama". AACSB. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  12. ^ "School Profile". Poet & Quants. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Association for University Business and Economic Research". AUBER. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  14. ^ "The Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research". Smart Home America. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  15. ^ "How Alabama Manderson Earned Its Place In The Sun". Poet & Quants. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Hewson Hall, Culverhouse College of Business". RAMSA. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Student Services". Culverhouse College of Business. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  18. ^ "WILLIAM "HOUSTON" BLOUNT". AL.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Samuel DiPiazza" (PDF). Bauer College of Business. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  20. ^ "JAMES M. FAILS". AL.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  21. ^ Braddick, Laura (March 2021). "Women's History Month Spotlights: Business Leaders and Innovators". UA.edu.
  22. ^ Beahm, Anaa (31 July 2018). "Marillyn Hewson gives $15 million to UA Culverhouse College of Business". AL.com. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
  23. ^ Salkin, Allen (17 January 2009). "Bernie Madoff, Frat Brother". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  24. ^ "THE HISTORY OF BENJAMIN RUSSELL AND RUSSELL LANDS, INC". Russell Lands History. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  25. ^ "Lowell C. Smith PH.D". Legacy.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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