The M.B.A. generalist program has been designed for mature students who are on the fast track and desire to gain a general understanding of the nature of business and essential managerial skills. This program may be completed by full-time students in one intensive year. The M.B.A. program consists of three different blocks of courses: environmental, functional, and capstone. These required courses provide all M.B.A. candidates with a fundamental understanding of essential managerial skills and tasks. M.B.A. students who choose to focus on a particular area of business such as finance, marketing, or international business must complete two to four additional courses in their area of concentration