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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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Professional MBA

Pursue your MBA at University of Colorado Denver's Business School
Professional MBA

The Professional MBA program is the most popular choice of the MBA programs at the Business School. Flexible schedules cater to working professionals looking for a part-time option. In addition, a variety of class offerings and times accommodate those looking to pursue a degree full time. Many students add specializations and dual degrees to maximize their learning experience. We invite you to learn more.

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



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With our evening and online options, you can tailor this degree to fit your busy schedule. Complete your professional MBA degree at your own pace, either full time or part time. Depending on your work and life demands, you may finish in as little as 16 months or take up to five years to complete the degree.

Evening on-campus courses typically run twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) from 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. or once a week from 6:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Please check your class schedule carefully for exact days and times.

You may combine on campus courses with online courses during the same semester, or take all of your coursework either on campus or online. You will receive the same high-quality education online as you will in the classroom, on a schedule that is convenient to your busy life. With the online option, your learning environment may be in your own living room, a hotel room, an airport or another country. ​

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.

Specializations ​include:

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Earn a Dual MBA and MS Degree

If you are looking for a highly specialized degree but still want an MBA, consider a dual degree. As the largest business school in the region, we offer several different choices for a dual degree within the CU Denver Business School and several others in collaboration with other schools and colleges. You may elect to work toward both an MBA and a specific Master of Science degree. Dual-degree programs combine the career advantages of an MBA's broad knowledge base with the specialized skills of an MS degree.

  • Generally, students complete 36 MBA semester hours, but it depends on the degree, please see an academic advisor for dual degree plan information. 
  • Complete the specified coursework for your chosen MS focus (Accounting, Decision Sciences, Global Energy Management, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Management or Marketing)
  • Dual-degree privileges are not available with an MS in Health Administration
  • We also offer dual degrees with other schools and colleges at CU Denver
  • Additional dual-degree opportunities include:

Note: Admission standards are specific and varied for each degree. Therefore, applicants must meet specific admission standards for the degree for which they apply.

If students choose to pursue a dual degree after they have joined a graduate program, they must meet the admissions requirements of the degree they intend to add, irrespective of their performance in their current program.​

In many ways this is a very frightening time to be graduating. The economy is a shambles, unemployment is sky high, and the foundations upon which many businesses have been built have been shaken. The MBA has given me the skills, confidence, and knowledge to adapt and survive in an increasingly complex and competitive business environment." James Uhles

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