Format

Time to Complete

The Online MBA program can be completed in 17, 20, or 23 months. Students who start their MBA in 2023 will become members of the graduating class of 2025.

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.

Concentrations and Specializations

In addition to earning an MBA degree, Online MBA students can pursue certificates in Leading Change, Workforce Diversity, Entrepreneurship, and/or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Students can also elect 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 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.

2023 Entering Class Calendar

Program Preparation

Online MBA Preparatory Workshops (Optional)

Choose one of the following dates:

  • July 21, 2023
    2:30 p.m. EST LIVE
  • August 11, 2023
    2:30 p.m. EST LIVE
  • September 15, 2023
    2:30 p.m. EST LIVE

Online MBA Program Welcome

August 31, 2023
6 p.m. EST LIVE

Ace the Case: How to Read, Analyze, and Complete a Case Analysis (Optional)

September 23, 2023
Noon – 3 p.m. EST LIVE

Modules/Courses

ModuleBeginsEndsCourses
1October 2, 2023December 16, 2023Student teams are assigned at the start of the program
2January 8, 2024March 23, 2024
3April 15, 2024June 29, 2024
4July 8, 2024September 21, 2024
  October/November 2024
(tentative dates)
5September 30, 2024December 14, 2024
6January 6, 2025March 22, 2025
  • Electives
    Students who choose to complete the program within 17 months will complete six electives by March 2025.
  March 24 – April 5, 2025
(tentative dates)
7April 14, 2025June 28, 2025
  • Electives
    Students who choose to complete the program within 20 months will complete six electives by June 2025.
8July 7, 2025September 20, 2025
  • Electives
    Students who choose to complete the program within 23 months will complete six electives by September 2025.

*Schedule, courses, and certificate options are subject to change.

The University of Georgia Online MBA program observes the UGA holiday schedule.