Typically, Graduate School examinations are in essay format and are submitted online. Yes, financial aid is available for online courses. Information is available from the Financial Aid Information page . In addition, active military personnel and their spouses qualify for in-state tuition rates. More information is available at UMUC's Military Information page .
Some students finish in about two years part-time.
But the average time to complete a master's degree program is approximately three and one-half years. The MBA program consists of seven 6-credit seminars, with two weeks off between seminars, spanning 24 months. The dual MBA programs are joint degrees totaling 54-57 credits. Specific requirements for each program can be found from the Graduate Degree Programs page . The Graduate Certificates Program provides an opportunity for students to upgrade their knowledge in specific areas.