Prospective Graduate Students
Why Boulder?
Being part of the business world today means being part of a global community that touches every part of life.
At the Leeds School of Business, we have an unprecedented vantage point — and while we’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talking about the scenery.
Leeds is where globally recognized faculty - ranked top 25 for research production — sit with their students in real-world experiential settings.
Leeds is where you’ll find deep partnerships with the nationally recognized innovative Boulder business community — don’t be surprised if the local entrepreneurs end up judging your business plan.
Leeds is where the entire globe serves as a laboratory for learning — from the federal labs located right next-door to visiting businesses around the world.
Leeds is where an emphasis on innovation and social impact meets with deep relationships directly in the business community. And where momentum in rankings and student body are making a Leeds degree more valuable every year.
So sure, fall in love with the views. But stay for the world.
Getting an MBA from Leeds is a great way to jump-start an entrepreneurial career. The people, Boulder and the culture here are what makes the MBA program unique.
~Wylie Nelson (JD/MBA) VP of Product and Land Acquisition, EdgeCorp Internet Real Estate
Carlos Pena, MBA’19
Investment Principal, The Beacon Fund
“Doing good and generating profits are not mutually exclusive.”
At Leeds, Carlos pursued his passion for social impact by managing a venture fund for emerging companies.
By graduation, he’d built a network by taking advantage of Boulder’s “give first” culture--and achieved his dream job at an impact investment fund.
#1
Best Full-Time MBA and Part-Time MBA in Colorado
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#29
Best Public Part-Time MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#41
Best Public Full-Time MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#11
Sustainability in the U.S.
QS World University, 2024
5%
Among only 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB
It’s special here.
Start your day with a morning trail run for fresh air and inspiration, then walk to a co-working space to explore alongside other creators. Later, get dinner with a local leader in cleantech, software or natural products.
The best and brightest flock here to work and play. Boulder is consistently ranked among America’s healthiest cities (Niche), best college towns (Best Colleges), top bike-friendly cities (League of American Bicyclists) and the #1 mountain destination to live in (Travel+ Leisure).
Through high-impact partnerships in Boulder and the Front Range, Leeds students can work closely with Fortune 500 companies like Lockheed Martin, Oracle and Google. It’s no wonder we boast some of the best employment opportunity and earning potential in the country.
The lifestyle is enviable, business is bold, and it’s a place to call home.
