Graduate Degrees in Business Administration

Business Administration

Ranked one of the best business schools in the United States, the Leeds School of Business gives you the tools needed to accelerate your career, launch new ventures and change the world. With the proximity to the thriving Boulder and Denver markets, you receive ample opportunities to engage with business leaders from small startups and worldwide corporations.
 
CU Boulder offers a mix of full-time, part-time, in-person and online Master of Business Administration programs, allowing you to choose the option that best allows you to balance school with your personal commitments and career goals. 

Degree Types

MBA ᐧ PhD

 

Top Green College

(Princeton Review, 2025)

 

No. 46 among public universities in the country

(U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

 

5 Nobel Laureates

Since 1989

Gain flexibility in your studies. U.S. News & World Report recognized the evening MBA program as the No. 1 part-time MBA in Colorado.

Explore and “try on” a wide variety of career options and business sectors.

Join a network of leaders, innovators and achievers. CU Boulder was ranked the No. 19 most entrepreneurial university in the U.S. by Forbes.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Business Administration
Business Administration

Business Administration

Full-time MBA

  • Can be completed in 2 years
  • Includes a summer internship
  • Co-curricular and extracurricular activities offered
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

Evening MBA

  • In-person classes 2 nights a week
  • Can be completed in 2 years
  • GMAT/GRE test scores optional
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

Hybrid MBA

  • In-person Saturday once a month
  • Flexible remote coursework
  • Can be completed in 2 years
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

Executive MBA

  • In-person residency once per semester
  • Remote learning at your own pace
  • Can be completed in 21 months
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

  • Can be completed in 5–6 years
  • Must assume teaching apprentice roles for 3 sections of any course
  • Must independently teach 2 courses
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in business administration.

Dual Graduate Degrees in Business Administration

  • Dual degree programs available to receive a Master of Business Administration with a Juris Doctor, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Arts, Master of the Environment, or Master of Science degree
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the course catalog for the MBA.

Dual Graduate Degrees in Business Administration & Sustainable Business

  • Dual degree programs available to admitted to the Leeds School of Business as a dual degree student to obtain the master of business administration (MBA) and master of science in business analytics, marketing analytics, supply chain analytics or sustainable business degrees.
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the course catalog for the MBA.

Dual Graduate Degrees in Business Administration & in Marketing Analytics

  • Dual degree programs available to admitted to the Leeds School of Business as a dual degree student to obtain the master of business administration (MBA) and master of science in business analytics, marketing analytics, supply chain analytics or sustainable business degrees.
Application Deadlines & Requirements

To learn about the upcoming term application deadlines, please visit the Graduate School website.

   For program details, review the course catalog for the MBA.

Research Areas

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behavior and Information Systems
  • Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Operations

Learn More About Research Areas at CU Boulder

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

Explore General Funding   Explore Department-Specific Funding

Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. CU Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it’s academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.  

Graduate Student Organizations

Explore ways to connect with other graduate students on campus, online and off campus, locally and internationally.

Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion

Learn about our commitment to ensuring our graduate education is accessible and welcoming for all students.

Health & Wellness

Find resources with contact and location information for a broad range of services.

Leadership Development

Attend regular, graduate-specific workshops and seminars to hone practical and professional skills before entering the job market.

Peer Mentoring Program

Connect with an established graduate peer mentor who serves as your guide through the graduate student experience.

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