The UCCS MBA consists of 36-45 credit hours depending on a student's previous academic background. The curriculum includes a mix of foundation, core, and elective courses. The degree requires 36 credit hours of graduate (6000-level) business coursework (core and electives). Students may be waived from taking up to 9 credits of the foundation courses based on previous academic background. In addition to the convenience of being 100% online, you also have the ability to complete the program in as little as 18 months or as much as 5 years and the option to start in the fall, spring or summer.