Ranked #38 by U.S. News & World Report and #25 by The Economist, the Georgia MBA is part of a Top 20 business school at a Top 15 U.S. public university that is #1 in the U.S. for introducing new products to the market. The University of Georgia has an estimated $7.4Bn annual impact on the state’s economy. Coupled with a network of 315,000+ alumni worldwide, the Bulldog Nation is spread across the U.S. and across 80 countries. Our curriculum focuses on team-based learning and case-based discussions in an interactive environment. The MBA core courses teach students business fundamentals and our electives provide them with hands-on learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to practice new skills and develop as leaders. We offer 9 concentrations, 3 areas of focus, 6 project-based capstone course options and numerous applied learning opportunities. Students take on leadership roles with students clubs, the Non-Profit Board Fellows program, or the Leadership Fellows program, and also participate in several case competitions throughout the year. Our international residency program offers global consulting projects and an immersive experience. Students engage with alumni through recruiting and mentoring, so that they can build their network and learn from successful alumni from diverse backgrounds and career paths.
Learn more about the student experience through our blog and podcast!
Ranked #38 by U.S. News & World Report and #25 by The Economist, the Georgia MBA is part of a Top 20 business school at a Top 15 U.S. public university that is #1 in the U.S. for introducing new products to the market. The University of Georgia has an estimated $7.4Bn annual impact on the state’s economy. Coupled with a network of 315,000+ alumni worldwide, the Bulldog Nation is spread across the U.S. and across 80 countries. Our curriculum focuses on team-based learning and case-based discussions in an interactive environment. The MBA core courses teach students business fundamentals and our electives provide them with hands-on learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to practice new skills and develop as leaders. We offer 9 concentrations, 3 areas of focus, 6 project-based capstone course options and numerous applied learning opportunities. Students take on leadership roles with students clubs, the Non-Profit Board Fellows program, or the Leadership Fellows program, and also participate in several case competitions throughout the year. Our international residency program offers global consulting projects and an immersive experience. Students engage with alumni through recruiting and mentoring, so that they can build their network and learn from successful alumni from diverse backgrounds and career paths.
Learn more about the student experience through our blog and podcast!
There are 4 application rounds. Interviews are by invitation only and all candidates are considered for merit aid in the form of graduate assistantships (a tuition waiver + a monthly stipend) and scholarships (ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per academic year). The Admissions Committee looks for self-aware, bright, accomplished team players with a strong sense of purpose who can think on their feet. Our program is very collaborative, collegial, and team-focused.
Round 1:
Deadline: October 10, 2022
Decisions Issued: November 18, 2022
Reply Deadline: January 5, 2023
Round 2:
Deadline: December 15, 2022
Decisions Issued: February 1, 2023
Reply Deadline: March 1, 2023
Round 3:
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Decisions Issued: April 10, 2023
Reply Deadline: May 1, 2023
Round 4:
Deadline: May 15, 2023
Decisions Issued: June 1, 2023
Reply Deadline: June 10, 2023
A complete application includes the application form data, a 1-page resume, 2 professional recommendations, 2 required essays, 1 optional essay, unofficial test scores for the GMAT or GRE (also a valid IELTS or TOEFL for international applicants) and payment of the $100 application fee (waived for U.S. military personnel). Visit our website to learn more about application requirements and to apply.
GMAT
Minimum score
200
Maximum score
800
GRE
Minimum score
260
Maximum score
340
Terry’s Business Learning Community (BLC) is located on the north campus of the University of Georgia, withing walking distance of downtown Athens, a culture-rich and diverse college town. UGA is the oldest public university for higher education in the United States, and as a land- and sea-grant institution, it offers students an unparalleled experience in one of the nation’s best college towns. The BLC opened in 2019 and is a six-building, almost 300,000 square foot home of the Terry College of Business. With 11 academic programs ranked among the nation’s best, the Terry College is the state’s flagship business school. Terry has more than 75,000 alumni worldwide and a growing national and international reputation for academic excellence. As the graduate programs home in the BLC, Correll Hall provides our graduate students with the space they need to learn and collaborate in state-of-the-art classrooms, project team rooms, private study spaces, a graduate commons, and a business innovation lab.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees Domestic
Minimum amount
Maximum amount
Tuition fees Domestic (In State)
Minimum amount
15868
Maximum amount
15868
Tuition fees Domestic (Out of State)
Minimum amount
34896
Maximum amount
34896
Tuition fees International
Minimum amount
Maximum amount
Student life
As a smaller program, our students receive a very personalized experience, both in the classroom and in the career search. Class size is between 60-75 students per year with a high degree of faculty/student interaction and elective courses typically have 10-25 students. With a student/staff ratio of 10:1, MBA program staff are dedicated to the success of our students.
The profile of the Class of 2023 shows just how diverse a program we have for a program of our size. With an average GMAT of 665, the class is comprised of 31% female, 19% U.S. minority, 29% international, and 8% military. With an average work experience of 40 months, our students represent a wide variety of academic, professional and socio-economic backgrounds.
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has been engaged in a mission of leadership and service to our state for over 235 years. Ranked #16 by U.S. News & World Report for U.S. public universities, it is a Tier 1 research institution with a $7.4Bn impact of the state of Georgia and a leader in bringing new products to market. A land-grant and sea-grant university, the University of Georgia is the state's oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral role in the state and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Athens offers the ideal atmosphere for your MBA experience. Known as the “Classic City,” Athens is affordable and rich in cultural heritage, a great college town combined with a modern, diverse, and progressive city. It’s truly a place with something for everyone: a legendary music scene, incredible restaurants, a thriving arts culture, and plenty of green spaces to enjoy. On top of this, Atlanta, with the 3rd highest number of Fortune 500 companies of all U.S. cities, is just an hour away.
The Athens area is home to more than 300+ non-profits, 31 private foundations, and a start-up and tech community that employs 250+ people and generates $250M in revenue annually. Several large corporations also call the Athens area home, including Carrier, Hitachi, Caterpillar, and Eaton. All of this creates a rich and diverse learning and employment environment for our students.
We support our students through every step of the internship and full-time job search and that support starts even before entering the program! 100% of our students receive paid internships with an average weekly wage of $1,591 for the 10-week summer internship at companies across the U.S. The Class of 2021 earned the second highest average compensation (the Class of 2020 receiving the highest ever!) with 96% of the class receiving offers within 3 months of graduation. The average starting salary and bonus was $130,617, a more than 200% increase over their pre-MBA salaries.
Not sure where you should start your graduate school search? To help you organize your research and plan your next steps, we asked Deirdre M. Kane, the director of admissions at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, for advice.
To find out more about the scholarship opportunities available for studying at University of Georgia, Terry School of Business, we spoke to the school’s director of admissions Deirdre M. Kane.
Ahead of the start of the 2020 MBA application cycle, we spoke to Deirdre M. Kane, director of admissions at the University of Georgia, to find out about students can expect from their full-time MBA program.
To learn more about the admissions process at the Terry College of Business (University of Georgia), we spoke to Deirdre M. Kane, the school’s director of admissions for full-time and dual degree programs.
The Full-Time MBA has 4 application rounds. The first deadline is October 10, 2021 and our final deadline is June 1, 2022. Please review our website for more information about deadlines and requirements.
We strive to make the application process as smooth and transparent as possible. We consider every applicant for merit aid. Interviews are by invitation only, and each application is reviewed holistically. The Admissions Committee looks for self-aware, bright, accomplished team players with a strong sense of purpose who can think on their feet. Our program is very collaborative, collegial, and team-focused.
2019-2020 Application Deadlines - All Programs
Round
Deadline
Decisions Issued
Round 1
October 10
December 1
Round 2
January 10
March 10
Round 4
March 1
May 5
Round 5
June 1
Rolling
What are the admissions requirements?
The online application includes the application form itself, one essay, one optional essay, two professional references, unofficial transcripts, and self-reported test scores. More information about our requirements can be found here.
All applicants are considered for merit-based aid. Merit-based aid awards include both graduate assistantships and scholarships and are renewable for the second year of the program. Graduate assistantships include a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend of around $1,000 USD in exchange for a 13 hour per week work requirement supporting a Terry faculty member or program office.
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Ranked #38 by U.S. News & World Report and #25 by The Economist, the Georgia MBA is part of a Top 20 business school at a Top 15 U.S. public university that is #1 in the U.S. for introducing new products to the market. The University of Georgia has an estimated $7.4Bn annual impact on the state’s economy. Coupled with a network of 315,000+ alumni worldwide, the Bulldog Nation is spread across the U.S. and across 80 countries.
Our curriculum focuses on team-based learning and case-based discussions in an interactive environment. The MBA core courses teach students business fundamentals and our electives provide them with hands-on learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to practice new skills and develop as leaders. We offer 9 concentrations, 3 areas of focus, 6 project-based capstone course options and numerous applied learning opportunities. Students take on leadership roles with students clubs, the Non-Profit Board Fellows program, or the Leadership Fellows program, and also participate in several case competitions throughout the year. Our international residency program offers global consulting projects and an immersive experience.
Students engage with alumni through recruiting and mentoring, so that they can build their network and learn from successful alumni from diverse backgrounds and career paths.
Learn more about the student experience through our blog and podcast!
Ranked #38 by U.S. News & World Report and #25 by The Economist, the Georgia MBA is part of a Top 20 business school at a Top 15 U.S. public university that is #1 in the U.S. for introducing new products to the market. The University of Georgia has an estimated $7.4Bn annual impact on the state’s economy. Coupled with a network of 315,000+ alumni worldwide, the Bulldog Nation is spread across the U.S. and across 80 countries.
Our curriculum focuses on team-based learning and case-based discussions in an interactive environment. The MBA core courses teach students business fundamentals and our electives provide them with hands-on learning experiences inside and outside the classroom to practice new skills and develop as leaders. We offer 9 concentrations, 3 areas of focus, 6 project-based capstone course options and numerous applied learning opportunities. Students take on leadership roles with students clubs, the Non-Profit Board Fellows program, or the Leadership Fellows program, and also participate in several case competitions throughout the year. Our international residency program offers global consulting projects and an immersive experience.
Students engage with alumni through recruiting and mentoring, so that they can build their network and learn from successful alumni from diverse backgrounds and career paths.
Learn more about the student experience through our blog and podcast!
University information
There are 4 application rounds. Interviews are by invitation only and all candidates are considered for merit aid in the form of graduate assistantships (a tuition waiver + a monthly stipend) and scholarships (ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 per academic year). The Admissions Committee looks for self-aware, bright, accomplished team players with a strong sense of purpose who can think on their feet. Our program is very collaborative, collegial, and team-focused.
Round 1:
Round 2:
Round 3:
Round 4:
A complete application includes the application form data, a 1-page resume, 2 professional recommendations, 2 required essays, 1 optional essay, unofficial test scores for the GMAT or GRE (also a valid IELTS or TOEFL for international applicants) and payment of the $100 application fee (waived for U.S. military personnel). Visit our website to learn more about application requirements and to apply.
GMAT
Minimum score
200
Maximum score
800
GRE
Minimum score
260
Maximum score
340
Terry’s Business Learning Community (BLC) is located on the north campus of the University of Georgia, withing walking distance of downtown Athens, a culture-rich and diverse college town. UGA is the oldest public university for higher education in the United States, and as a land- and sea-grant institution, it offers students an unparalleled experience in one of the nation’s best college towns. The BLC opened in 2019 and is a six-building, almost 300,000 square foot home of the Terry College of Business. With 11 academic programs ranked among the nation’s best, the Terry College is the state’s flagship business school. Terry has more than 75,000 alumni worldwide and a growing national and international reputation for academic excellence. As the graduate programs home in the BLC, Correll Hall provides our graduate students with the space they need to learn and collaborate in state-of-the-art classrooms, project team rooms, private study spaces, a graduate commons, and a business innovation lab.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees Domestic
Minimum amount
Maximum amount
Tuition fees Domestic (In State)
Minimum amount
15868
Maximum amount
15868
Tuition fees Domestic (Out of State)
Minimum amount
34896
Maximum amount
34896
Tuition fees International
Minimum amount
Maximum amount
Student life
As a smaller program, our students receive a very personalized experience, both in the classroom and in the career search. Class size is between 60-75 students per year with a high degree of faculty/student interaction and elective courses typically have 10-25 students. With a student/staff ratio of 10:1, MBA program staff are dedicated to the success of our students.
The profile of the Class of 2023 shows just how diverse a program we have for a program of our size. With an average GMAT of 665, the class is comprised of 31% female, 19% U.S. minority, 29% international, and 8% military. With an average work experience of 40 months, our students represent a wide variety of academic, professional and socio-economic backgrounds.
THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
As the birthplace of public higher education in America, the University of Georgia has been engaged in a mission of leadership and service to our state for over 235 years. Ranked #16 by U.S. News & World Report for U.S. public universities, it is a Tier 1 research institution with a $7.4Bn impact of the state of Georgia and a leader in bringing new products to market. A land-grant and sea-grant university, the University of Georgia is the state's oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Its motto, “to teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things,” reflects the University’s integral role in the state and nation’s intellectual, cultural, and environmental heritage.
ATHENS, GEORGIA
Athens offers the ideal atmosphere for your MBA experience. Known as the “Classic City,” Athens is affordable and rich in cultural heritage, a great college town combined with a modern, diverse, and progressive city. It’s truly a place with something for everyone: a legendary music scene, incredible restaurants, a thriving arts culture, and plenty of green spaces to enjoy. On top of this, Atlanta, with the 3rd highest number of Fortune 500 companies of all U.S. cities, is just an hour away.
The Athens area is home to more than 300+ non-profits, 31 private foundations, and a start-up and tech community that employs 250+ people and generates $250M in revenue annually. Several large corporations also call the Athens area home, including Carrier, Hitachi, Caterpillar, and Eaton. All of this creates a rich and diverse learning and employment environment for our students.
We support our students through every step of the internship and full-time job search and that support starts even before entering the program! 100% of our students receive paid internships with an average weekly wage of $1,591 for the 10-week summer internship at companies across the U.S. The Class of 2021 earned the second highest average compensation (the Class of 2020 receiving the highest ever!) with 96% of the class receiving offers within 3 months of graduation. The average starting salary and bonus was $130,617, a more than 200% increase over their pre-MBA salaries.
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FAQs
The Full-Time MBA has 4 application rounds. The first deadline is October 10, 2021 and our final deadline is June 1, 2022. Please review our website for more information about deadlines and requirements.
We strive to make the application process as smooth and transparent as possible. We consider every applicant for merit aid. Interviews are by invitation only, and each application is reviewed holistically. The Admissions Committee looks for self-aware, bright, accomplished team players with a strong sense of purpose who can think on their feet. Our program is very collaborative, collegial, and team-focused.
2019-2020 Application Deadlines - All Programs
Round
Deadline
Decisions Issued
Round 1
October 10
December 1
Round 2
January 10
March 10
Round 4
March 1
May 5
Round 5
June 1
Rolling
The online application includes the application form itself, one essay, one optional essay, two professional references, unofficial transcripts, and self-reported test scores. More information about our requirements can be found here.
All applicants are considered for merit-based aid. Merit-based aid awards include both graduate assistantships and scholarships and are renewable for the second year of the program. Graduate assistantships include a full tuition waiver and a monthly stipend of around $1,000 USD in exchange for a 13 hour per week work requirement supporting a Terry faculty member or program office.