Professional MBA Program Costs

The cost of your education shouldn’t be the factor preventing you from pursuing your dream and leveling up in your career. You can get the best in business education at an affordable cost with UGA’s Professional Master of Business Administration program.

The Professional MBA is a total cost program. Students will pay the total cost of the program regardless of their completion timeline.

Your investment includes:

• University of Georgia tuition and mandatory student fees
• Access to eLC, the Professional MBA online learning platform
• Lifelong career services customized for PMBAs
• Professional development and onboarding workshops
• Cocurricular activities and special events

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

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Estimated Tuition Payment Deadline	Semester	PMBA Modules	Coursework	Tuition Payment (Georgia Residents)	Tuition Payment (Non-Georgia Residents)	Tuition Payment (International)
8-9/2026**	Fall 2026	Module 1	Economic Analysis for Business Leaders Organizational Behavior and Leadership	$9,174   *Includes $1,000 deposit	$12,370   *Includes $1,000 deposit	$12,729 *Includes $1,000 deposit
1/2027	Spring 2027	Module 2 Module 3	Analytic Tools for Decision Making Financial Accounting and Reporting Managerial Finance Marketing Management	$9,174	$12,370	$12,729
6/2027	Summer 2027	Module 4	Information Technology and Strategy Operations Management	$9,174	$12,370	$12,729
9/2027	Fall 2027	Module 5	Legal and Regulatory Strategic Management	$9,174	$12,370	$12,729
1/2028	Spring 2028	Module 6 Module 7	Electives	$9,174*** (or $18,348 if completing the program within 17 or 20 months)	$12,370*** (or $24,740 if completing the program within 17 or 20 months)	$12,729*** (or $25,458 if completing the program within 17 or 20 months)
6/2028	Summer 2028	Module 8	Electives	$9,174	$12,370	$12,729

* 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 Professional MBA students will open on/around September 1. You can review the UGA payment deadlines through the Bursar’s office.

*** Students completing the program within 17 or 20 months will combine their final (2) tuition (Spring and Summer) payments. Students using Financial Aid can adjust their disbursement schedule through the UGA Office of Student Financial Aid.

The University of Georgia Professional 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 (i.e. textbooks, cases, simulation access, etc.). Students are responsible for purchasing materials and can expect to spend between $2,000–$2,500 over the duration of the program.

The Professional MBA offers optional domestic and international residencies as elective courses during the second year of the program. While the program tuition excludes the costs associated with the trips, students can request additional student loan funding to cover the cost of the trips entirely. For budgeting purposes, the domestic residency cost is typically $3,000–$4,500, and the international residency is $4,000–$6,500. 

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

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 option instructions on 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 a student’s employer offers tuition reimbursement, the student is responsible for paying their tuition by the payment deadline. The student will then request tuition reimbursement following their employer’s unique policies and requirements.

If you’d like to request or make a case for corporate sponsorship or reimbursement 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, 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.

Most Professional 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.

You can apply for federal student aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
During the FAFSA application process, you will need to access the following documentation:

• UGA’s Federal School code: 001598
• Your Social Security Number
• Your driver’s license number (if you have one)
• Federal tax information (documents or returns, including W-2, for both you and your spouse if you are married, and for your parents, if you are a dependent student)
• Records of any untaxed income
• Information about your cash, savings, and checking account balances, investments, real estate, or business assets

You can view detailed information about FAFSA application materials on the FAFSA website, or see the Office of Student Financial Aid FAFSA page for a step-by-step guide to completing your FAFSA application.

The Professional 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 Professional 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.

The Professional MBA Program’s Rich Daniels Global Programs Scholarship was created by WorldStrides Educational Travel & Experiences group in memory of Dr. Rich Daniels, the inaugural MBA Program Director of the Professional MBA Program. Students participating in the program’s international residency can apply to be considered for this scholarship which is in the amount of one student ground package (minus seat deposit), and is available on any year in which the Terry College of Business is partnering with WorldStrides on a global program for students.

If admitted to the Professional MBA program, you will be classified as either a Georgia resident, non-Georgia resident, or as International. To understand the residency classification process, review the information posted on the University of Georgia Graduate School Website.

If you are classified as a non-Georgia resident, you will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate. If you are classified as international, you will be charged the international tuition rate. You may be eligible to receive the in-state tuition rate if you submit the petition to adjust your residency classification. You may also receive the in-state tuition rate if you are granted an economic advantage waiver or a waiver for military personnel.

Submit the completed forms and required documentation to the appropriate office by August 1 for fall semester.