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If you have a question that you do not see on this list, please contact either UndergradBusInquiries@adelphi.edu or GradBusInquiries@adelphi.edu. We’re happy
to assist you.

Q: How long will it take to graduate?
A: Typically, a bachelor’s degree in any of the business disciplines can be earned in four years, consisting of eight academic semesters. Graduate students usually can earn an M.B.A. in two years, including the summer sessions. Depending on a graduate applicant’s prior academic background, certain prerequisite and foundation courses in the M.B.A. program may not be required, which will reduce the length of the program. For example, any applicant with a bachelor’s degree in business earned from the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business is qualified to enter the M.B.A. program if they maintain minimum GPA requirements and otherwise meet the admission requirements. For more information, please contact the Graduate Business Programs Office at 516.877.4670. 

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Q: How is a typical program structured?
A: A typical undergraduate course program in the Willumstad School of Business is structured as follows:

• Thirty-one credits of general education requirements that are determined by the University and are common across all University programs
• A required number of Liberal Arts courses including electives
• Certain pre-core, business core, and Capstone requirements that are common across all business degree programs (with the exception of the B.A. in Economics)
• A required number of advanced business courses that are specific to each business degree program

Our traditional M.B.A. program consists of:

• Eight advanced required courses
• Three advanced elective courses in business
• Three prerequisite courses
• Eight foundation courses, many of which can be waived depending on the applicant’s prior academics

The GOAL M.B.A. (Accelerated) Program consists of 14 required business courses.

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Q: How much does it cost?
A: The Office of Student Financial Services offers online assistance to help you estimate your expenses, but you can preview a breakdown of the costs. 

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Q: What can I expect from financial aid?
A: The Office of Student Financial Services offers personalized assistance with financial aid, tuition and fee charges, billing and payment options, student and parent loans, and student employment. Visit the Frequently Asked Questions in Student Financial Services for more in-depth information.

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Q: What is a typical course schedule?
A: A typical course schedule at the undergraduate level consists of 15 to 16 credits per semester and includes these courses:

• 6 to 9 credits of General Education or Liberal Arts requirements and electives
• 6 to 9 credits of Business courses

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Q: How flexible is the course schedule?
A: Students enjoy a certain level of flexibility when choosing their course sections, including the day and the time that those sections are offered.

• Most undergraduate courses are offered during the day and during the evening. Some sections that are offered during the day meet three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for 50 minutes each. Some sections meet two days a week (either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) for 75 minutes each. There are a few sections that meet during the evening, just once a week, for 150 minutes. This accommodates students who work during the day.
• Most required courses are offered during both the fall and spring semesters, and most of those courses are offered at least once during the day and once in the evening. A handful of course sections are offered during the
  summer sessions.
• Certain courses require prerequisites that must be completed before course enrollment. For example, enrollment in ACC102 requires successful completion of ACC101.

For more information, students can refer to the list of course prerequisites, which is available through the Director of Undergraduate Business Programs (p – 516.877.4668). Also, faculty advisors are available to help students decide which courses to complete each semester so that they will successfully complete their academic programs without undue delay.

Graduate courses are offered in the evening or on Saturdays, allowing working professionals to attend school without disrupting their working lives.

• Most required courses are offered during both the fall and spring semesters. A few required courses are also offered during the summer sessions.
• Popular graduate elective courses are offered at least once a year, and other graduate electives are offered whenever sufficient demand exists.

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Q: What career resources do you have?
A: We have programs and services designed to promote lifelong career management skills for students and alumni year-round. 

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If you have a question that you do not see on this list, please contact either UndergradBusInquiries@adelphi.edu or GradBusInquiries@adelphi.edu. We’re happy to assist you.