Weeknight Classes. Flexible Duration. DC Metro Location.

Part-Time MBA

Part-Time MBA

A flexible format of the Darden MBA for working professionals based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The program offers the transformational education experience Darden is known for with a mix of in-person and virtual delivery. Courses are primarily offered on weekday evenings and the program can be completed on a timetable that works best for students.

Observe a Class Take an In-Person Tour
Students on SFG rooftop
alumni event at SFG
SFG classroom
students on rooftop
Professor Greg Fairchild moderates an event

At Darden, we empower agile, creative and critical thinkers to be catalysts for business and social transformation, globally. Darden's signature approach to teaching and learning will allow you to pursue your purpose, master business tools and concepts, and gain the holistic leadership skills you need to make an impact.

Experiential Learning for Working Professionals

Tap into the potential of the Darden network while keeping your weekends open. UVA Darden DC Metro, located in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a hub of activity with a variety of degree and non-degree program offerings, events, and cross-sector collaboration. 

A Schedule at Your Pace

Guided by Darden's world-class faculty, your intentional learning experience will provide you with the skills to lead projects and teams, even in times of great uncertainty. Faculty for professional degree program students are the same faculty that teach students attending the program in Charlottesville.

Meet Darden's Faculty

UVA Darden DC Metro is located less than one more from the District of Columbia. Our Washington, D.C., area location on the banks of the Potomac River is a sleek, modern facility with a 360-degree views of the capital region.

Monumentally Convenient Location

Darden has a significant presence in the global gateway of Washington, D.C., where heads of government and industry help advance faculty research. Darden Associate Dean for Washington, D.C., Area Initiatives Greg Fairchild often moderates events with senior leaders from the public and private sectors. 

Meet Darden's Dean's DC Fellows

Weeknight Courses
Mondays and Thursdays
Flexible Duration
28–48 Month Program
D.C. Area Base
Work While Studying

Meet Our 2023 Cohort

One of the best ways to learn more about our Part-Time MBA is to get to know the students in the program. This August, Darden welcomed the newest cohort of Part-Time MBA students during opening week, which took place on Grounds in Charlottesville. Read more about who joined this class, and the class profile.

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5 Things to Know About the Part-Time MBA
Louis Chapman

"I’m thrilled that I’ve been able to do this [MBA] while continuing my professional career. It’s been incredibly beneficial to have the opportunity to apply the concepts I’m learning in the classroom to my work in real time."

Louis Chapman
Part-Time MBA Class of 2025

A Part-Time MBA for Your Full-Time Purpose

Students and Yael

Tap into the potential of the Darden network while keeping your weekends open.

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. Not only that, the area is home to the largest alumni bases of the University of Virginia and the Darden School.

Jefferson Memorial in fall

Let's Talk Business (School)

What makes the Darden MBA different? The personal, tight-knit relationships with members of the Darden community is one place to start. And it’s why we’d love to tell you the rest in direct conversation.