To be considered for admission to the CU Executive MBA Program, applicants
must meet the following prerequisites:
Baccalaureate Degree. The degree need not be in
business, but must be from an accredited institution recognized by
the University of Colorado. Candidates must have an undergraduate
GPA of 3.0 or higher; if a candidate does not have an
undergraduate GPA of 3.0, the GMAT may be required (please see
GMAT section below). Candidates who already hold a masters or
doctoral-level degree do not need to sit for the GMAT.
"It's the 'executive' elements in the program that make it special - top-notch faculty, the ability to complete the degree in two years while working full time, and the executive talents of your classmates.'"
- Mary Ann Brody
Regional Marketing Director, Wendy's International, Inc.
Executive MBA Class of 1997
"I learned the value of working collaboratively in a small study group. As the manager of rocket production for my corporation I implemented the small group model where we exchanged ideas on how to streamline the production process. The results were spectacular. We saw a 30 percent reduction in the time span to build a rocket."
- Laryssa Sharvan-Densmore
Site Director, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Space & Technology Center
Executive MBA Class of 2000
"To me, what separates this program from other executive MBA programs is the quality of individuals that enroll. I learned a great deal from them and hopefully imparted a little of my own experience and knowledge to them. I believe I made friends for life."
- Pat G. D'Esposito, Jr.
Commercial Black Belt, GE Network Solutions
Executive MBA Class of 2002
"High-caliber participants, top-notch faculty, and a great facility and staff make the CU Executive MBA Program an unbeatable combination. It will be one of the most rigorous, challenging, and yet satisfying endeavors of your life."
- Craig Meis, Vice President, CFO
Vail Capital Partners
Executive MBA, Class of 2000
"The CU Executive MBA Program has made a tremendous difference in my career. Not only is the program exceptional, but the opportunity to network with other professionals provides a depth and insight that would be hard to come by in any other setting."
- Linda Pratt
Associate Chief Scientist for Operations, Geologic Hazard Team, United States Geological Survey
Executive MBA Class of 2000
"On entering the program I knew that I would gain great value from the financial analysis and accounting classes. One big surprise though was the great practical benefits I obtained from other courses. Halfway through this class, I basically recovered the financial investment in the program by applying a few key marketing principles at my company."
- Everod (Eveready) Samuel
President, Samuel Engineering Inc.
Executive MBA Class of 2002
"CU's Executive MBA Program has given me new insights and understanding of issues facing business at the local, national, and international level. The program has transformed the way I think."
- Gary P. Trujillo
Technical Support Manager, Agilent Technologies
Executive MBA Class of 1998
"The most valuable aspect of the program was the confidence it gave me in the leadership of my division. It was great to work with and learn from professors who are active in the 'real world' and well respected across the world."
- Tina J. Valdez
Vice President Operations, TeleTech
"The EMBA program offered me a timely and excellent knowledge base that empowers me to be successful in a corporate environment as well as in entrepreneurship. Knowledge is power! The EMBA program is definitely worth the time and investment."
- Eve Zhou
President, Power Marketing
Executive MBA Class of 2001
Mathematics. An understanding of algebra-level
mathematics is required. Individuals with limited understanding of
mathematics are encouraged to take a college-prep math course
prior to starting the program.*
Computer Proficiency. Computers are used extensively as
a learning tool in the program. Participants should be able to do
word processing and spreadsheets on the PC. Instruction on the use
of class-related software is provided during the program.
GMAT. The Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is
not required for all applicants, but
it is required for
individuals with an undergraduate GPA
below 3.0 or individuals
with less than four years in a decision-making
position. Applicants
who already hold a masters degree or
higher do not need to submit
a GMAT score. A GMAT score in the upper
500s to lower 600s
is typical for Executive MBA participants;
applicants need to receive
a minimum score of 500.
Download
GMAT preparation information.
*Contact program staff for suggested ways to meet
this requirement before starting the program.
Applicants should have their GMAT scores sent directly to the
University of Colorado Executive MBA program by using code 11S-Z2-29 on the GMAT application form.
