The General Option is a 30-unit MBA program that has flexibility and can be tailored to specific interests in the selection of the two elective courses. The General MBA program continues to meet the rigorous standards to be AACSB accredited, making our nationally-ranked program an attractive opportunity to continue your educational goals. Students cite the school's strong regional reputation, an emphasis on the development of team skills, and a curriculum that focuses on developing practical skills as their reasons for choosing to pursue a graduate business degree from CSU, Chico. The core MBA courses are offered in the evenings, with most courses starting at 5pm or later. Courses are offered either as one night a week or two night a week formats Monday-Thursday. One night a week courses last for two hour and fifty minute blocks and start at either 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm. Two day a week courses last for an hour and fifteen minutes each night and start at either 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm. MBA prerequisites or elective courses may fall outside of these standard MBA course hours. Typically it takes students three to six semesters to complete our program. We accept applications for both fall and spring terms and allow students to select the courses, timing and schedule that best fits their needs.