The graduate program of study consists of 52 credits composed of the core, concentration, elective, and a capstone management course or thesis. Students may be required to take additional prerequisite courses, depending on their background and elected concentration. Courses in the prerequisite group may be waived from graduation requirements, depending on the students academic and employment background, after approval of the Program Chair. Full-time students are eligible for two co-op blocks (3 months for each block), after completing three quarters (9 months) of studies at RIT.