Executive MBA Program Costs

The Terry Executive MBA is a smart investment. We make it even smarter.

By investing in your career through one of the most highly ranked and distinguished EMBA programs in the United States, you’re making a wise investment. The Executive MBA Program is currently ranked the #1 EMBA Program in Georgia and #6 among U.S. Public Institutions by Fortune.

The Executive MBA is a total cost program and the cost is split evenly across five (5) semesters. All students will pay the same tuition rate regardless of their state of residency.

Your investment includes:

• University of Georgia tuition and mandatory student fees
• Lifelong career services
• Individual executive coaching sessions
• Leadership assessments and seminars
• Capstone Simulation
• Lunch during class sessions
• Two one-week Athens campus residencies excluding some meals and personal incidentals
• International residency excluding some meals, personal incidentals, and round-trip airfare to/from U.S. to an international destination as well as any applicable visa costs.
• Cocurricular activities and special events

Note: Students are not charged for parking during class sessions or scheduled program events.

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Estimated Payment Deadline*	Semester	EMBA Modules	Courses	Tuition Payment
August–September 2026	Fall 2026	Modules 1 & 2	Organizational Behavior and Leadership (Athens residency) Leading Evolving Organizations Analytical Tools for Decision Making	$15,324 Includes $1,000 seat deposit
January 2027	Spring 2027	Modules 3 & 4	Financial Accounting and Reporting Economic Analysis for Business Leaders Managerial Finance Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business	$15,324
June 2027	Summer 2027	Modules 5 & 6	International Residency Negotiations Elective	$15,324
August 2027	Fall 2027	Modules 7 & 8	Operations Management Information Technology and Strategy Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation Marketing Management	$15,324
January 2028	Spring 2028	Modules 9 & 10	Strategic Management Human Resource Management Executive Capstone	$15,324

A non-refundable $1,000 commitment deposit is required to reserve your seat and enroll in the program prior to the fall 2026 semester. The non-refundable commitment deposit is applied to your first tuition payment.

Your tuition payment deadline is determined by the date you register for classes. Fall 2026 class registration for Executive MBA students will open on/around September 1. You can review the payment deadlines at the UGA Bursar website.

The University of Georgia Executive MBA program is not eligible for TAP (tuition assistance program) or the 62+ program because it is considered an executive total cost graduate school program. You can read more about the TAP policies on the USG benefits website. You can read more on the 62+ program on the UGA Registrar website.

Students will be notified prior to each module about the course materials they will need for each class, as well as how to purchase specific materials. Students are responsible for purchasing materials (textbooks, case studies, etc.) and can expect to spend between $2,000–$2,500 over the duration of the program.

Students pay their tuition directly to the University of Georgia. UGA provides a full array of payment options.

If your company contributes to the cost of your degree, we make it easy. The University of Georgia can bill your company directly for your tuition and fees or provide tuition receipts and grade letters for company reimbursement. Employees/Employers will follow the payment instructions under the Third Party Billing (Sponsored Billing) section. A billing authorization from the student’s sponsor should be received at least one week prior to the payment deadline.

If you’d like to request or make a case for corporate sponsorship from your employer, here are some points you can emphasize.

• Our curriculum is designed to immerse students in a variety of business-critical areas: organizational behavior, accounting, finance, legal, marketing, negotiations, HR, entrepreneurship, international business, etc.
• The diversity of our program and the wide range of industries and jobs represented in the student population.
• Terry alumni network of 80K+ and UGA alumni network of 300K+
• Faculty made up of the best academic research leaders mixed with industry experts.
• Class delivery approach is 50% classroom instruction and 50% distance learning.
• Opportunity to earn certificates in Leading Change and/or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Ability to come back and audit Atlanta-based MBA courses after graduating.
• Discount for certain UGA Terry Executive Education non-degree programs.
• Variety of speaker series and events during and after your time as a student.
• Tuition payments fall across 3 budget years.
• Both immersive residency weeks and international residency are included in tuition.
• FORTUNE ranked UGA’s EMBA program #1 in Georgia and #6 among U.S. public business school programs.

Many Executive MBA students take advantage of federal and /or private student loan programs. Learn more about your options and how to apply from our Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Executive MBA Program offers a limited number of scholarship awards. All candidates who apply are considered for program scholarships — no additional paperwork is required. The number of awards, available scholarship funds, and selection criteria vary from year to year. Awards for candidates are based on merit (academic achievements including undergraduate GPA and/or test scores) or for non-profit or government sector employment.

• Eligibility for award consideration requires a submitted and complete Executive MBA application.
• Competitive selection means we give preference to applicants who apply early. Submit a complete application by April 1 to effectively compete for a scholarship.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be identified through Scholarship Universe — a scholarship matching system that maximizes opportunities for students.