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.
Tuition and Fees
The Executive MBA is a total cost program. The cost is split evenly across five (5) semesters. All students will pay the same tuition rate regardless of their state of residency.
Tuition rates subject to Board of Regents approval. Our Board of Regents adjusts tuition and fees in May of each year for the next academic year.
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.
Your tuition payment deadline is determined by the date you register for classes. Class registration prompts the creation of each tuition invoice. You can review payment deadlines on the UGA Bursar website.
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.
The Executive MBA is a total cost program. Therefore, there is not a cost per credit hour.
Course Materials
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.
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.
How to pay for the University of Georgia Executive MBA Program
Payment Options
Many of our students use a combination of funding sources to pay program tuition which is paid directly to the University of Georgia. Students can consider paying their tuition directly, utilizing employer tuition sponsorship or reimbursement, federal or private student loans, VA Education Benefits, scholarships, or other sources of funding. They can also utilize the UGA Payment Plan.
Coordinating with Your Employer – Tuition Sponsorship or Reimbursement
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 85K+ 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.
Financial Aid – Federal or Private Student Loans
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.
- To consider Federal Student Loans, you must submit the FAFSA — the Free Application For Federal Student Aid.
- Candidates can find Private Student Loans through several channels. Instead of applying to lenders one by one, marketplace comparison tools can help students to pre-qualify and compare rate quotes across multiple lenders. Candidates can also consider traditional banks, credit unions, or institutions that specialize in private student loans and who offer flexible repayment terms, auto-pay discounts, and other options.
Program Scholarships
All candidates who apply to the Executive MBA Program 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.
- 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 program scholarship.
- Candidates are notified of their scholarship award at the point of admission.
Student Referral Scholarships
Current Executive MBA students can refer a friend/colleague to the UGA Executive MBA Program, and each can earn a student referral scholarship.
- The referral process is only accessible to currently enrolled Executive MBA students.
- Referral scholarships are only awarded to actively enrolled Executive MBA students.
External Scholarships
Additional scholarship opportunities can be identified through Scholarship Universe — a scholarship matching system that maximizes opportunities for students.
Candidates are also encouraged to utilize other approaches to identify and apply for other scholarships. Other scholarships may include scholarship competitions, professional association scholarships, or local/community-based scholarships.
Return On Investment
Keep your ROI in mind. Some of our students successfully negotiate higher compensation levels, and in some cases, tuition reimbursement/support, when they make career moves. Whether you are an Accelerator (planning to continue along your current career trajectory), a Switcher (planning to change function, industry, or start a new business), or an Explorer (considering which direction to take), the EMBA program provides you with powerful support on your career journey.
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