Prospective students who may require foundation courses can begin the program as a non-degree student. Students with a non-degree status may only take up to 12 credit hours of M.B.A. foundation courses. M.B.A. Core courses are not open to non-degree students.

Additionally, students who require all five M.B.A. foundation courses may complete the Graduate Certificate in Management and take all 15 credit hours of M.B.A. foundation course before the need to meet full admission requirements.

Students who do not require foundation courses must enter the program fully admitted.