A maximum of six years is allowed for completion of the program. The six-year period begins with the first semester of course work following the granting of admission status into the program. For those students entering with no undergraduate business training, the program can be completed in approximately three years. Students with an undergraduate degree in business may qualify to enter directly into the 36 credit hour M.B.A. core that can be finished on a part- time basis in 20-24 months.