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
2024 Academic Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 6
Spring 2024 New Student Orientation (USC Columbia campus)
Monday, Jan. 8
Spring I term begins
Monday, Jan. 15
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Monday, Feb. 26
Spring I term ends
Tuesday, Feb. 27–Friday, March 8
Spring Break (no classes)
Monday, March 11
Spring II term begins
Thursday, April 25
Spring II term ends
Monday, April 29–Sunday, May 5
Term Break (no classes)
Thursday, May 2
Darla Moore School of Business Spring Hooding Ceremony
Tuesday, May 7
Summer I term begins
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day Holiday (no classes)
Thursday, June 20
Summer I term ends
Monday, June 24-Wednesday, June 26
Term Break (no classes)
Thursday, June 27
Summer II term begins
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day Holiday (no classes)
Thursday, Aug. 15
Summer II term ends
Saturday, Aug. 17
Fall 2024 New Student Orientation (USC Columbia campus)
Monday, Aug. 26
Fall I term begins
Monday, Sept. 2
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Monday, Oct. 14
Fall I term ends
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Fall II term begins
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Sunday, Oct. 20
Term Break (no classes)
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day Holiday (no classes)
Monday, Nov. 25–Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)
Saturday, Dec. 14
Fall II term ends
Sunday, Dec. 15
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
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free
Professional MBA Virtual Info Session
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free
Professional MBA Virtual Info Session
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: Free