The MBA program is an evening program designed to "provide a quality business program that prepares students with diverse backgrounds for global career challenges and makes a positive contribution to the public and private sectors." The program completion time for the SU MBA, part-time MBA program designed for working professionals, is typically 20 to 24 months from the date of entry into the program. However, it varies from student to student depending on the individual’s undergraduate major, course load per semester and other personal circumstances. Each MBA student will be required to follow a course of study that provides a general business core and electives suited to the student's needs and aims in business. The SU MBA program is comprised of 42 semester hours, including 11 core courses (33 credit hours) and 3 electives (9 semester hours). Typically, one course is the equivalent of three credit hours.