This is only semester one, and I am confident that as classes become more advanced, the theory and advanced topics will become more prevalent. The part-time MBA experience is truly about persistence. Most of us are very tired. I try to clear my mind a bit on the subway and enjoy my 30 minutes of time alone. Then, I talk with my buddies in the fourth row for a bit, following up on homework problems we discussed on the phone the night before.
Class sometimes moves quickly, other times slowly.
I think it depends on how much energy we all have and how work was that day. At this point, I am very tired, so doing homework isn't really an option. That's why it's so important to plan ahead and not rely on time after class to complete assignments. Once you get in the groove, it's probably a lot easier to do this day after day. But it is tough.