The Online MBA curriculum gives you the same education as our prestigious AACSB-accredited Professional MBA degree with the added flexibility of taking your courses completely online.
Program Benefits
The Online MBA curriculum accelerates your learning with:
- Virtual learning for flexibility and convenience
- Experienced and highly qualified faculty
- A team-based model with a predictable schedule and fixed academic calendar
- Timely topics and activities pertinent to real-world business problems
- Optional concentrations in Finance/Accounting, Innovation/Entrepreneurship, Leadership/Human Resource Management, or Operations Management
Curriculum
- Earn your Online MBA in 17, 20, or 23 months
- Complete 48 credit hours comprised of 16 courses
- 10 required courses completed in modules 1–5
- Six electives completed in modules 6–8
Certificates
Leading Change
Companies with a change ready culture paired with leaders who are prepared to design, implement, and institutionalize organizational change are positioned to thrive. To earn this certificate, students will take the Change Management elective course and pass an online certification exam.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology used to increase operational efficiencies and enhance customer experiences. Students will take the Lean Six Sigma elective course and pass an online certification exam to earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
Access to Real Businesses and Business Leaders
To complement what you learn in the classroom, the Online MBA Program offers opportunities to connect with business leaders and companies so students can see business and leadership in action. Students are invited to attend Terry Third Thursday, a breakfast speaker series for the Atlanta business community featuring influential speakers and special guests from the University of Georgia who bring local and global perspectives on business and innovation. Terry Third Thursday is held at the Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta. For Online students who are unable to attend in person, the event is recorded and can be viewed after the event. The Online MBA Program also offers business visits to various companies in and around Atlanta. Companies represent a diverse array of industries and give students an opportunity to learn about different business models, the role of innovation and technology, as well as business culture and core values. A sample of companies the program has visited includes Chick-fil-A, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium, and Office Creations.
Format
The Online MBA is structured into eight learning modules that last 12 weeks each. In modules 1–5, you will take two required core courses per module. In modules 6–8, you will choose six electives to complete your degree. Students can also participate in an optional in-person international or domestic residencies to gain regional or global professional work experience.