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
| Module | Class Start Date | Class End Date | Calendar Year | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept 29 | Dec 13 | 2025 | EMBA 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 |
| 2 | Jan 3 | Mar 20 | 2026 | EMBA 7150: Financial Accounting and Reporting EMBA 7100: Analytical Tools for Decision Making |
| 3 | Apr 13 | June 27 | EMBA 7200: Managerial Finance EMBA 7250: Marketing Management | |
| 4 | July 6 | Sept 19 | EMBA 7450: Information Technology and Strategy EMBA 7310: Operations Management | |
| Oct/Nov | Optional Elective: Domestic Residency | |||
| 5 | Sept 28 | Dec 12 | EMBA 7710: Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business EMBA 7550: Strategic Management | |
| 6 | Jan 4 | Mar 20 | 2027 | Electives 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 24 | Apr 5 | Optional Elective: International Residency | ||
| 7 | Apr 12 | June 27 | Electives Students who choose to complete the program within 20 months will complete six electives by June 2027. | |
| 8 | July 6 | Sept 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 Professional MBA program observes the UGA holiday schedule.