Accreditation

The Executive MBA Program is a multicampus program offered jointly by CU's three graduate schools of business. Each of the three graduate schools has earned accreditation from AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business .

The AASCB is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, as the sole accrediting agency for baccalaureate and master degree programs in business administration and accounting. AACSB accreditation is based upon high academic standards, content of curriculum, quality of faculty, and research facilities.

"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 More

AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools around the world. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

Currently, only approximately 20 percent of the business schools in North America have earned AACSB accreditation. This accreditation places the University of Colorado among the top universities in the world in terms of educational quality and academic rigor.