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Academics

Curriculum

The Part-Time MBA curriculum includes a set of core courses that offer an in-depth study of the foundational and functional areas of business. Advanced electives, study abroad options, and areas of emphases allow you to tailor a program that meets your long-term career goals. To graduate, you must earn 57 credits.

Program structure
As a flexible program, you control how quickly you move through the curriculum by tailoring your course load each semester. You can complete the program at your own pace and finish in 2 - 7 years. The average student takes 3 - 3½ years to graduate. Evening classes: Monday - Thursday, 5:45 - 9:05 p.m. Saturday classes: 8:00 - 11:20 a.m. & 12:30 - 3:50 p.m.

Areas of Emphasis
Once you have established a solid, basic set of business skills, you can build on the core with courses that provide a specialized focus that’s more tailored to your professional interests. Our most popular areas of emphasis are:

Marketing
Finance
Information Systems & Technology
Supply Chain & Operations