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Darla Moore School of Business

Program Structure

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 

 

Real-Time Classrooms

Attend face-to-face classes in real time at one of four regional sites.

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

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