Real-Time Classrooms
Attend face-to-face classes in real time at one of eight regional sites.
With eight 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
2022 Academic Calendar
Please note that these dates are subject to change if there are revisions to the UofSC calendar due to COVID-19.
Saturday, Jan. 8
Spring 2022 New Student Orientation (UofSC Columbia campus)
Monday, Jan. 10
Spring I term begins
Monday, Jan. 17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Saturday, Jan. 22
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, Jan. 29
Class day for MGMT 770 (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, Feb. 19
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Monday, Feb. 28
Spring I term ends
Tuesday, March 1–Thursday, March 10
Term Break (no classes)
Monday, March 14
Spring II term begins
Saturday, March 19
Class day for MGMT 770 (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, March 26
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, April 23
Class day for MGMT 770 and select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Thursday, April 28
Spring II term ends
Monday, May 2–Thursday, May 5
Term Break (no classes)
Thursday, May 5
Darla Moore School of Business Spring Hooding Ceremony
Tuesday, May 10
Summer I term begins
Saturday, May 21
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day holiday (no classes)
Saturday, June 18
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Thursday, June 23
Summer I term ends
Monday, June 27
Summer II term begins
Monday, July 4
Independence Day holiday (no classes)
Saturday, July 9
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, Aug. 6
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, Aug. 13
Fall 2022 New Student Orientation (UofSC Columbia campus)
Monday, Aug. 15
Summer II term ends
Tuesday, Aug. 16–Thursday, Aug. 18
Term Break (no classes)
Monday, Aug. 22
Fall I term begins
Monday, Sept. 5
Labor Day holiday (no classes)
Saturday, Sept. 10
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
TBD September Saturday
Class day for MGMT 770 (UofSC Columbia campus)
Saturday, Oct. 1
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
TBD October Saturday
Class day for MGMT 770 (UofSC Columbia campus)
Monday, Oct. 10
Fall I term ends
Tuesday, Oct. 11 - Monday, Oct. 17
Term Break (no classes)
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Fall II term begins
Saturday, Oct. 29
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
Tuesday, Nov. 8
Election Day (no classes)
Wednesday, Nov. 23–Friday, Nov. 25
UofSC Thanksgiving break
Saturday, Dec. 3
Class day for select PMBA courses (UofSC Columbia campus)
TBD December Saturday
Class day for MGMT 770 (UofSC Columbia campus)
Thursday, Dec. 8
Fall II term ends
Sunday, Dec. 11
Darla Moore School of Business Fall Hooding Ceremony
Course Delivery Options
Saturday Classes
Attend 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
UofSC PMBA Happy Hour - Charleston
Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
Professional MBA Info Session
Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE
UofSC PMBA Happy Hour - Greenville
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022
Location: See Description for Event Location.
Cost: FREE