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

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

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

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

Research Areas

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

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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.

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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