Established in 1820, The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa.
The University of Alabama, the State of Alabama's oldest public university,
is a senior comprehensive doctoral-level institution. The University
was established by constitutional provision under statutory mandates
and authorizations. Its mission is to advance the intellectual and
social condition of the people of the State through quality programs
of teaching, research, and service. The University is proud to offer
undergraduate, graduate, and law programs. Enrollment at The University
of Alabama is at an all-time high of 20,969 students for Fall 2004,
with both the entering freshman class and new graduate students comprising
some of the largest and best-qualified classes in UA history. The
University combines in itself the following Colleges and School: Arts
& Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration, Communication and
Information Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Continuing Studies,
Education, Engineering, Graduate, Honors, Human Environmental Sciences,
Law, Nursing, Social Work.
Culverhouse College of Commerce
The Culverhouse College of Commerce offers a variety of undergraduate
and graduate programs. Department of Economics, Finance and Legal
Studies at Culverhouse College of Commerce & Business Administration
offers high quality undergraduate and graduate programs in economics
and finance which are designed to prepare students for rewarding careers
in both the public and private sectors of the competitive job market.
The programs provide basic economic and financial concepts and knowledge
that serve as the foundation for both public policy and business decision-making
activity. Furthermore, through the many courses offered in each program,
students can specialize in areas such as applied economics, public
sector economics, international economics, financial management, investing,
and public finance that suit their career development goals. These
program courses are taught by a gifted academic faculty that possess
years of professional and teaching experience, significant research
and scholarly accomplishments, and a dedication toward effectively
preparing students for productive, responsible, and professional careers.
