Degree Programs and Executive Education & Lifelong Learning

Programs - Darden School of Business

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Darden offers a portfolio of degree programs in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the Washington, D.C., area, that set your personal purpose in motion. Degree programs include Darden’s renowned MBA degree, which is now offered in three formats — all of which confer the same prestigious degree, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia. A master of science in business analytics and a Ph.D. round out the degree offerings. Meanwhile, our suite of Executive Education & Lifelong Learning options are designed to stimulate advancement at all stages of your career.

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Full-Time MBA Format

A 21-month residential, full-time MBA program curriculum and global perspective to develop leaders of purpose. The Future Year Scholars Program is the School's deferred MBA path for exceptional college students. Courses are held in-person on weekdays.

UVA Grounds | Charlottesville, Virginia
2 – 10 years
Part-Time MBA Format

A flexible schedule (28-48 months) for your MBA, with a cohort-based core curriculum, while you work in the D.C. area. Courses are a mix of in-person, primarily on weekday evenings, and virtual.

UVA Darden DC Metro | Arlington, Virginia
2 – 15 years
Executive MBA Format

Earn your MBA in 21 months while advancing your career with options for one to up to four global (Global Executive MBA option) residencies. Courses are a mix of in-person, primarily as weekend residences, and virtual.

UVA Darden DC Metro | Arlington, Virginia
5 – 25 years
Ph.D.

A multi-year program that will train you as an academic researcher capable of contributing to the cutting-edge research in business and management and provide you with the skills you will need for a successful career as a professor.    

UVA Grounds | Charlottesville, Virginia
2 – 12+ years
M.S. in Business Analytics

A 12-month degree focused on statistical analysis and leadership offered in partnership with UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. Courses are a mix of in-person, primarily weekend residences, and virtual.

UVA Darden DC Metro | Arlington, Virginia
2 – 10 years
The Executive Program (TEP)

Darden's flagship executive program for senior leaders, this advanced management program is an immersion into transformational leadership principles. Offered through the Darden School Foundation. This program has two two-week in-person modules with virtual intersession modules.

Hybrid | UVA Grounds in Charlottesville | UVA Darden DC Metro
12+ years
Executive Education & Lifelong Learning

Transformational, lifelong learning experiences to expand leadership capabilities and gain in-demand skills to advance your career. Offered through the Darden School Foundation. Open programs are offered in flexible, in-person, online and hybrid formats.

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