Additional information on graduate academic standards requirements is included in the Graduate School section of the general catalog or the Graduate Student Handbook . Back to the Top Continuous Matriculation Graduate students are required to maintain continuous enrollment during their participation in the program. A leave of absence may be granted, if warranted and requests must be submitted in advance to the COBA director of graduate programs and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. A graduate student who discontinues enrollment for more than one year may be required by the director of graduate programs to apply for readmission. Enrollment is defined as registration in one or more courses for credit relevant to the student's degree program.
Enrollment begins when students register for the first course for credit.
In addition, a student who discontinues enrollment for more than one year must meet the requirements of the current catalog when he or she chooses to re-enroll. The following core courses comprise the MBA common body of knowledge and are required unless waived. Students must complete the core requirements before enrolling in breadth courses. In consultation with the COBA director of graduate programs, students may choose nine elective credits that have an industry or functional specialization. Common specializations include logistics, finanace, gaming and tourism, and entrepreneurship.