Online MBA Program Schedule - Terry College of Business

Format

Time to Complete

The Online MBA program can be completed in 17, 20, or 23 months. Students who start their MBA in 2024 will become members of the graduating class of 2026.

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

	Start Date	End Date	Year	Program Preparation
			2025
Module				Courses
1	Sept 29	December 13		EMBA 7410E: Organizational Behavior & Leadership EMBA 7010E: Economic Analysis for Business Leaders
2	January 5	March 20	2026	EMBA 7150E: Financial Accounting and Reporting EMBA 7450E: Information Technology and Strategy
3	April 13	June 27		EMBA 7200E: Managerial Finance EMBA 7250E: Marketing Management
4	July 6	September 19		EMBA 7100E: Analytical Tools for Decision Making EMBA 7310E: Operations Management
		October/November		Optional Elective: Domestic Residency
5	Sept 28	December 12		EMBA 7710E: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business EMBA 7550E: Strategic Management
6	January 4	March 20	2027	Electives Students who choose to complete the program within 17 months will complete six electives by March 2027
	March 24 (tentative)	April 5 (tentative)		Optional Elective: International Residency
7	April 12	June 26		Electives Students who choose to complete the program within 20 months will complete six electives by June 2027.
8	July 5	September 20		Electives Students who choose to complete the program within 23 months will complete six electives by September 2027.

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

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