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An MBA, part-time, full-time, evenings, and online, University of Colorado Denver Business School (CU Denver)

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University of Colorado Denver Professional MBA

Degree Requirements

The professional MBA degree involves completion of 48 semester hours, including 30 semester hours of required MBA core courses and 3 semester hours in international business. The remaining 15 semester hours are electives from over 50 other graduate business courses.

By selecting a specialization you gain a deeper knowledge in a particular area of business to enhance your MBA. A specialization consists of 12 semester hours of related coursework. A comprehensive exam or thesis is not required to complete the MBA degree.

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Please see the course catalog for course descriptions.​​​​​​​



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As an MBA student, your degree is built on the following core courses, which provide fundamental business knowledge.

  • Managing Individuals and Teams BUSN6520
  • Data Analysis for Managers BUSN6530
  • Legal and Ethical Environment of Business BUSN6540
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information BUSN6550
  • Marketing Management BUSN6560
  • Information Systems Management and Strategy BUSN6610
  • Applied Economics for Managers BUSN6620
  • Management of Operations BUSN6630
  • Financial Management BUSN6640
  • Strategic Management BUSN6710

International Business Elective

Business is global. The professional MBA program requires three semester hours of international business. Below are some of your options:

  • any graduate International Business course (INTB prefix)
  • International Taxation ACCT6430
  • International Entrepreneurship ENTP6826
  • Global Enterprise Systems ISMG6420
  • ​Cross-Cultural Management INTB6020
  • International Business Negotiations INTB6022
  • International Trade Finance and Management INTB6024
  • International Marketing INTB6026
  • Managing Global Talent INTB6040
  • The Legal Aspects of International Business INTB6060
  • Marketing Issues in the Chinese Environment INTB6094
  • International Accounting INTB6370
  • International Financial Management INTB6372
  • International Corporate Governance INTB6411
  • Emerging Market Finance INTB6460
  • Special Topics in International Business INTB6800
  • Global Climate Change INTB6870
  • Any graduate travel study course offered by the Business School

The final 15 semester hours of graduate business coursework (excluding BUSN prefix courses numbered below 6800) are electives you choose.

You may individualize your MBA by using some of these elective semester hours to complete a specialization.

Your MBA degree can be unique by selecting one of several specializations that will give you an edge in the job market. Modern career paths are in constant flux, so it is an advantage to have a degree that grows with you.

Choose a specialization: