Offered through the Terry College of Business, the University of Georgia's online Master of Business and Technology is uniquely designed to reinforce your IT skillset and complement it with project management experience and leadership clout. Operating at the intersection of business management and IT, our graduates are prepared to lead teams that build technology-based solutions and they are highly sought after by employers with 100% employed after completing the program.
Ranked #4 in the nation among online graduate business degrees by U.S. News & World Report.
Designed for working professionals, this program is delivered through an online format of scheduled and self-paced coursework that allows you to earn a Masters degree in just two years.
We offer an innovative degree that focuses on business and technology and addresses the gap between business strategy and technical know-how. With this targeted body of knowledge, our graduates are prepared to lead digital initiatives as a business analyst, project manager, or an application developer.
An industry advisory board shapes our curriculum and award-winning researchers and industry practitioners teach our classes. The result? You learn the latest technologies needed to succeed in a fast-paced industry.
Obtain leadership skills and project management experience while collaborating on a team-based capstone project for a corporate client. Teams create an internet-based enterprise application to solve a business problem or capitalize on an opportunity.
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia.
Smart device technology (smart phone or tablet)
| Online Tuition | $825 per credit hour | 30 credit hours | $24,750 USD |
| Student Fees | $597 per semester | 5 semesters | $2,985 USD |
| Total Program Cost | $27,735 USD |
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Tuition is the same regardless of residency. Current tuition and fees are available on the Bursar's Office website. If you register for less than 5 credit hours, student fees are reduced to $372 in that semester.
Online students pay the following fees: Connect UGA, Green, Special Institutional, and Technology. See UGA Tuition and Fees for the complete schedule of fees.
Additional costs may include:
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section).
Note: TAP slots are limited and are accepted based on earliest application date.
Total Hours Required to Earn Degree: 30 (credit hours)
All graduate program admissions are handled by the UGA Graduate School. Once the graduate school reviews your application, it is forwarded to the Master of Business and Technology program for further review. Final decisions will be issued by a letter from the UGA Graduate School.
GRE Waivers are available for qualified students. Please contact the program administrators via email for more information or call (706) 452-7952.
The Master of Business and Technology program is designed for working professionals and is delivered through an online format of scheduled and self-paced coursework. Coursework is completed in 2 years. Each cohort begins in the fall term (August) and continues for 5 semesters.
While the first year focuses solely on coursework, the second year allows students to put their new skills to use and gain real-world experience on a sponsored project.
Students take 6-7 credit hours per semester as follows:
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Although not required at the time of application, these prerequisites must be met before the start of the above listed coursework:
While students benefit from having degrees in business, computer science or related areas, this is not a requirement for the program. Many students enroll with undergraduate degrees in liberal arts or other areas not related to business or computing.
The course should include introductory programming concepts and Java syntax. Those who have taken courses in an object-oriented computer programming language and have had the equivalent of at least one year programming experience are exempt from this requirement. Java courses are offered locally or online, including through the UGA Center for Continuing Education.
Contact the online Master of Business and Technology Program Coordinator for answers to any additional questions you may have.
