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.

2025 Entering Class Calendar

ModuleStart DateEnd DateYearCourses
August 82025Virtual Preparatory Workshop
Sept 112025Program Welcome and Onboarding
6–8:00 p.m. (in-person)
Sept 122025Virtual Preparatory Workshop
1Sept 29
Dec 132025
Teams for modules 1–5 are formed in the Organizational Behavior and Leadership course.
2Jan 3Mar 202026
3Apr 13June 27
4July 6Sept 19
Oct/Nov
5Sept 28Dec 12
6Jan 4Mar 202027Teams 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 5
7Apr 12June 27Students who choose to complete the program within 20 months will complete six electives by June 2027.
8July 6Sept 20Students 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.