The MBA degree comprises 33 total credit hours: 24 credit hours of core courses and 9 hours of electives. Core classes are scheduled for 8-week sessions during the Fall and Spring semesters and 4 weeks during the summer. The core curriculum is designed to help students develop a strong foundation across various functions of business and to build their leadership, communication and analytical skills.  The nine hours of electives must be selected from the listing of approved MBA electives. There are three annual admissions: in fall, spring and summer.