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Program Overview
The One Year MBA at CU Denver is the fastest way to earn an MBA. The program has a fast-paced curriculum based on today's business, including innovative electives that offer specialized content. Whether early career or looking to make a jump, the One Year MBA provides the next step.
One year is all it takes to launch a career.
Through the One Year MBA program, CU Denver focuses on providing students with the skills to make an impact locally and globally. The One Year MBA is the fastest way to earn an MBA and gain valuable work experience in Denver. The program includes a fast-paced curriculum with flexibility that matches today’s business world. Business consulting projects and optional competitive paid internships add experience to a degree and provide a career launchpad and give valuable real-world experience to jump-start a career or change career paths.
The majority of classes are held in person, which provides valuable interactions with faculty and classmates. In addition, to provide flexibility, an online, at your own pace, course complements each term. CU Denver's downtown location helps foster relationships with business leaders and experiences and career and professional development through our Business Career Center and personalized 1:1 career coaching ensures you graduate with the network you need to succeed.
The program consists of five eight-week terms and an international course abroad. There are breaks between terms. Depending on the term, students should expect approximately 10 to 14 hours a week in class, with another 25 hours as an estimate for homework, studying, and group projects outside of class.
Why One Year MBA at CU Denver?
Accelerated Pace
8-week course structure ensures students finish in one year when taking classes full-time.
Gain Experience
Consulting projects and optional competitive paid internships give students real-world experience.
Build Your Network
Be part of a dynamic and diverse cohort.
All Majors Welcome
No formal business education or experience required, the program meets students where they are.
Specialized Support
Receive expert counseling and development through the Business Career Center and personalized 1:1 career coaching.
Program Description
One year is all it takes to launch a career.
Through the One Year MBA program, CU Denver focuses on providing students with the skills to make an impact locally and globally. The One Year MBA is the fastest way to earn an MBA and gain valuable work experience in Denver. The program includes a fast-paced curriculum with flexibility that matches today’s business world. Business consulting projects and optional competitive paid internships add experience to a degree and provide a career launchpad and give valuable real-world experience to jump-start a career or change career paths.
The majority of classes are held in person, which provides valuable interactions with faculty and classmates. In addition, to provide flexibility, an online, at your own pace, course complements each term. CU Denver's downtown location helps foster relationships with business leaders and experiences and career and professional development through our Business Career Center and personalized 1:1 career coaching ensures you graduate with the network you need to succeed.
The program consists of five eight-week terms and an international course abroad. There are breaks between terms. Depending on the term, students should expect approximately 10 to 14 hours a week in class, with another 25 hours as an estimate for homework, studying, and group projects outside of class.
Why One Year MBA at CU Denver?
Accelerated Pace
8-week course structure ensures students finish in one year when taking classes full-time.
Gain Experience
Consulting projects and optional competitive paid internships give students real-world experience.
Build Your Network
Be part of a dynamic and diverse cohort.
All Majors Welcome
No formal business education or experience required, the program meets students where they are.
Specialized Support
Receive expert counseling and development through the Business Career Center and personalized 1:1 career coaching.
Student Testimonials
"I chose to pursue the One Year MBA because I wanted to gain usable expertise and make valuable connections without sacrificing more than a year of the experience in the job market that I would have otherwise gained.”
Danielle Thollot
One Year MBA (2019)
“I chose the One Year MBA program at CU Denver to effectively change the direction of my post-military career. It affords me opportunities to build tangible networks and gain practical experience simultaneously in Denver.”
James Ciccarello
One Year MBA (2019)Alumni Success Stories
“I love my assistantship. I work for the marketing department here at the Business School and I’ve learned a lot,” said MacKenna, “I was able to apply the analytical side of what I learned in the One Year MBA program to Facebook ads and social media campaigns in my assistantship. It has been extremely useful.”
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MacKenna Stang
One Year MBA
(2019)
Account Manager, Sovrn Holdings, Inc.