Program Overview

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University of Colorado Denver Programs

The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide range of programs across its various schools and colleges.

Schools and Colleges

• College of Architecture and Planning
• College of Arts & Media
• Business School
• School of Education & Human Development
• College of Engineering, Design and Computing
• Graduate School
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• School of Public Affairs

CU Anschutz Medical Campus

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus offers programs through the following schools:

• School of Dental Medicine
• Graduate School
• School of Medicine
• College of Nursing
• Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Colorado School of Public Health

Academic Catalog

The academic catalog provides detailed information on the university's programs, including degree requirements, course descriptions, and admission criteria.

Undergraduate Programs

The university offers a variety of undergraduate programs, including:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with various concentrations
• Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
• Bachelor of Music in Music Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Bachelor of Science in Biology

Graduate Programs

The university also offers graduate programs, including:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Bioengineering
• Master of Arts in Education
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in various fields

Business Administration: One Year MBA

The One Year MBA program is designed for individuals who want to earn their MBA in an accelerated timeframe.

Overview

The program consists of 45 credit hours and can be completed in one year. It includes a fast-paced curriculum with flexibility to match today's business world. Business consulting projects and optional competitive paid internships add experience to the degree and can help provide a career launchpad or career pivot.

Admission and Application Process

The admissions committee considers each candidate's entire record of achievement, including academic transcripts, GMAT scores (if applicable), essays, letters of recommendation, work experience, and extracurricular activities. Admission interviews are by invitation only and are conducted via Zoom.

Previous Education

Applicants' complete academic records, including GPAs and previous coursework, are considered. Undergraduate degrees do not have to be in business, but they must be from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Testing

The GMAT or GRE is not required for students with at least a 3.0 GPA from an accredited university. For students with lower than a 3.0 GPA, a GMAT, GMAT Focus, GRE score, or waiver request must be included in the application.

Work Experience

The program does not require work experience to apply. However, having some professional experience can add relevance and depth to the learning process.

Applications

The following are required for consideration of admission to the program:

• Application fee
• Online application for graduate admission
• Two letters of recommendation
• GMAT scores, formal waiver request, or automatic waiver request
• Official transcripts from each school, college, or university previously attended
• Answers to essay questions
• A resume outlining experience
• For international students, a minimum official score of 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS

Financial Aid/Scholarships

General financial aid is available for qualified domestic students. The One Year MBA program offers scholarships specifically for students admitted or enrolled in the program.

Course List

The program consists of core courses, electives, an international course abroad, and consulting coursework. The following is a list of courses:

• BUSN 6520: Leading Individuals and Teams
• BUSN 6530: Data Analytics for Managers
• BUSN 6540: Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• BUSN 6550: Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information
• BUSN 6560: Marketing Dynamics in the 21st Century
• BUSN 6580: Consulting in Practice
• BUSN 6590: Executive Briefings
• BUSN 6610: Information Systems Strategy
• BUSN 6620: Applied Economics for Managers
• BUSN 6630: Management of Operations
• BUSN 6640: Financial Management
• BUSN 6710: Strategic Management
• INTB 6000: Introduction to International Business
• INTB 6030: One Year MBA International Business Study Abroad
• Electives (6 hours)