Format
Time to Complete
The Online MBA program can be completed in 17, 20, or 23 months. Students who start their MBA in 2025 will become members of the graduating class of 2027.
All students will take 10 required core courses and six electives to complete their degrees.
Delivery Format
Program content is delivered 100% online. Students will view class content virtually and complete class activities and assignments at specified times throughout each module. The program will have eight 12-week modules.
Electives, Concentrations and Certificates
In addition to earning an MBA degree, Online MBA students can pursue certificates in Diversity & Inclusion, Leading Change, and/or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Students can also choose to concentrate in Finance/Accounting, Leadership, or Operations Management. Electives, concentrations, and certificate options are subject to change.
Professional Development
While learning will take place completely online, Online MBA students will be invited to participate in virtual and in-person professional development and networking opportunities.
Teams
Teams will be assigned at the start of the program in the Organizational Behavior and Leadership course in module 1. Teams are purposefully built to pair you with people who are different from you and you will work in your team in various ways in each of your courses. Elective courses will vary and will require specific team formations. These teams will be formed based on each professor’s requirements.
2025 Entering Class Calendar
Pre-Program Events | Date | Time | Location |
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Program Welcome & Onboarding (Attendance Required) | Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 6-7:30 p.m. EST | Virtual |
| Ace the Case Workshop (Attendance Optional – Highly Recommended) | Saturday, September 13 | 12-3 p.m. EST | Virtual |
| Individual Strengths Workshop (Attendance Optional – Highly Recommended) | Tuesday, September 16 OR Wednesday, September 17 | 6-7:00 p.m. EST | Virtual |
| Athens Residency Weekend (Attendance Optional – Highly Recommended for In Person Networking) | Friday, September 19- Sunday, 21 | Friday evening through Sunday mid-day | In-Person in Athens, GA |
Class Schedule
| Module | Start Date | End Date | Year | Program Preparation/Courses |
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| 1 | Sept 29 Teams for modules 1–5 are formed within the first two class weeks of the Organizational Behavior and Leadership course. Students can attend a Team Strengths workshop with their new teammates to learn more about each other’s strengths and how to work as a team as you navigate through the MBA Core Curriculum. | December 13 Students can attend one workshop with their student team. Thursday, October 16, from 6-7:00 p.m. or Saturday, October 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. EST | 2025 | |
| 2 | January 5 | March 20 | 2026 | |
| 3 | April 13 | June 27 | 2026 | |
| 4 | July 6 | September 19 | 2026 | |
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| 5 | Sept 28 | December 12 | 2026 | |
| 6 | January 4 | March 20 | 2027 |
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| March 24 | April 5 | 2027 |
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| 7 | April 12 | June 26 | 2027 |
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| 8 | July 5 | September 20 | 2027 |
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*Schedule, courses, and certificate options are subject to change.
The University of Georgia Online MBA program observes the UGA holiday schedule.