New Hybrid Format Starting Fall 2025

The new Hybrid format provides structure and flexibility for working professionals with demanding careers. During each 12 week module, there will be 4 in-person class weeks in Atlanta, 3 online synchronous class weeks, with the remainder executed through distance learning.

Weekday Evening Hybrid Schedule

For students who prefer taking their classes during the week, they can choose between a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday hybrid class schedule.

  • Monday and Wednesday (*M/W) evenings from 6–9 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday (*T/Th) evenings from 6–9 p.m.

Saturday Hybrid Schedule

Students who prefer to take classes on the weekend can choose the Saturday Hybrid Schedule which only offers classes on Saturdays.

  • Saturdays (*S) from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (with a lunch break from 12–1 p.m.)

Format

  • The Professional MBA program can be completed in 17, 20, or 23 months.
  • All students take 10 required core courses and six electives to complete their degree.
  • Students can pursue certificates in Workforce Diversity, Leading Change and/or a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
  • Students can also choose to pursue concentrations in Digital Business & Technology, Finance/Accounting, Global Business, Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Leadership/Human Resources Management, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management, or Real Estate.
  • Students will work in teams throughout the Professional MBA Program. Working in teams requires students to work with people with different educational and professional backgrounds, while also giving them the assurance that they have a support system in place to execute team based homework assignments, team projects, and other tasks in each course.

Program Welcome & Onboarding (Required)

All incoming students are expected to attend the Program Welcome & Onboarding event.

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: In Person in Atlanta

Preparatory Workshops (Optional)

Incoming students can attend a preparatory workshop which will ease their transition into graduate school. The preparatory workshops will be virtual and include multiple sessions throughout the day.

Dates:
Friday, August 8, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025

2025 Entering Class Calendar

ModuleClass Start DateClass End DateCalendar YearCourses
1Sept 29
Dec 132025EMBA 7010: Economic Analysis for Business Leaders
EMBA 7410: Organizational Behavior & Leadership

Teams for modules 1–5 are formed within the first two class weeks of the Organizational Behavior and Leadership course. During the first distance learning week (October 13-18, 2025), students can attend a Team Strengths workshop with their new teammates to learn more about each other’s strengths and how to work as a team as you navigate through the MBA Core Curriculum. Students can attend one workshop with their student team:

Tuesday/Thursday cohort: 6–7 p.m. Tuesday, October 14
Monday/Wednesday cohort: 6–7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15
Saturday cohort: 9–10 a.m. Saturday, October 18
2Jan 3Mar 202026EMBA 7150: Financial Accounting and Reporting
EMBA 7100: Analytical Tools for Decision Making
3Apr 13June 27EMBA 7200: Managerial Finance
EMBA 7250: Marketing Management
4July 6Sept 19EMBA 7450: Information Technology and Strategy
EMBA 7310: Operations Management
Oct/NovOptional Elective: Domestic Residency
5Sept 28Dec 12EMBA 7710: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
EMBA 7550: Strategic Management
6Jan 4Mar 202027Electives

Teams for modules 6–8 will vary. Each elective course will require specific team formations and will be formed based on the professor’s requirements. Students who choose to complete the program within 17 months will complete six electives by March 2027.
Mar 24Apr 5Optional Elective: International Residency
7Apr 12June 27Electives

Students who choose to complete the program within 20 months will complete six electives by June 2027.
8July 6Sept 20Electives

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 Professional MBA program observes the UGA holiday schedule.