A maximum of six years is allowed for completion of the program or can be permitted on a case-by-case situation. 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 directly enter the 30-credit hour M.B.A. core program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or within 20-24 months on a part-time basis.