Real-Time Classrooms
Attend face-to-face classes in real time at one of four regional sites.
With four classroom sites and a flexible, distance-learning format, the Professional MBA program allows you to access your coursework when and where is most convenient for your busy schedule. The program consists of six seven-week terms in a calendar year, with up to a week off between each term.
In each seven-week term, students are enrolled in one to two courses that meet one evening per week from 6–9 p.m at PMBA regional locations and on-demand (in real time). A recording of each evening class session is made available the following morning.
- Spring I: January to March
- Spring II: March to May
- Summer I: May to June
- Summer II: July to August
- Fall I: August to October
- Fall II: October to December
2025 Academic Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 11
Spring 2025 New Student Orientation (USC Columbia campus)
Monday, Jan. 13
Spring I Term begins
Monday, Jan. 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Cohort Networking (as scheduled in various locations)
Monday, March 3
Spring I Term ends
Tuesday, March 4–Thursday, March 13
Spring Break (no classes)
Monday, March 17
Spring II Term begins
Cohort Networking (as scheduled in various locations)
Thursday, May 1
Spring II Term Ends
Monday, May 5-Thursday, May 8
Term Break (no classes)
Thursday, May 8
Darla Moore School of Business Spring Hooding Ceremony
Tuesday, May 13
Summer I Term Begins
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
Thursday, June 26
Summer I Term ends
Monday, June 30
Summer II Term begins
Friday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
Thursday, Aug. 14
Summer II Term ends
Saturday, Aug. 16
Fall 2025 New Student Orientation (USC Columbia campus)
Monday, Aug. 18-Wednesday, Aug. 20
Term Break (no classes)
Thursday, Aug. 21
Fall I Term begins
Monday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Fall I Term ends
Thursday, Oct. 9 -Thursday, Oct. 16
Term Break (no classes)
Monday, Oct. 20
Fall II Term begins
Monday, Nov. 24–Friday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Holiday Break (no classes)
Saturday, Dec. 11
Fall II Term ends
Sunday, Dec. 14
Darla Moore School of Business Fall Hooding Ceremony
Course Delivery Options
Saturday Classes
Options for day-long, in-person classes on select Saturdays in Columbia to network with fellow students.
Video Conferencing
Traveling for work or have a conflict that prevents you from attending class in-person? Join class virtually or watch a recording of the lecture at a time that's convenient for you.
Upcoming Events
Professional MBA Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, May. 7, 2025
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
Spring 2025 Darla Moore School of Business Master's Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, May. 8, 2025
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE with registration
Professional MBA Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, May. 20, 2025
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE