Overview

Most full-time students take a total of 16 months to complete the program. It is possible to complete the program in as few as 12 months, although this requires a heavy workload while somewhat limiting the course options available to the student and is generally not recommended.  Other students choose to extend their program to 20 months while spending a term as an intern or co-op working at a company; in many cases students who opt to work try to do so during the summer term so that they can still graduate in 16 months.  These work rotations are integral to the program because they provide valuable experiential learning, with real-world applications of concepts learned in classes.  While it is up to the student to identify these opportunities, the department encourages co-op and internship assignments and along with the co-op office helps student to find suitable assignments.

For part-time students, it typically takes two to three years of study to complete the program. Many courses are offered in the evenings for the convenience of working professionals and at least three courses are offered over the summer term.