MBA Blog

As someone in the Leeds Full-Time MBA Program , I feel adequately qualified to expound on the benefits of a full-time program, as opposed to the benefits of the Evening/Part-Time or Executive Program . Below, I’ve boiled down the biggest full-time MBA benefits, in my opinion, into four buckets: Time,...

Hey there! I’m Mark Harris, a first year in the Leeds Evening MBA program focusing on operations. In addition to taking night classes in Boulder, I work a full time job at a chemical manufacturing plant in Denver, CO. In my (very limited) free time, I like to chase my...

At Leeds, MBA students are encouraged to explore and engage through thought-provoking classes, rousing networking events and myriad opportunities for hands-on experience. Unlike many other MBA programs who focus on MBA specializations or concentrations, we offer MBA Program Emphasis Areas , that do not silo or constrain our students into...

When applying to an MBA program , it’s easy to overthink the process and unintentionally undersell yourself and your accomplishments. Often, it’s the stress of completing the application itself, which can result in typos or grammatical errors, affect its cohesiveness or cause total writer’s block. Knowing what to avoid at...

A well told story is capable of transcending a listener from actively engaging to living in someone else’s experience. A vivid description can help set the scene. A change in tone from a whisper to a loud boom right after a long pause can build great suspense. It can provide...

We have heard it before. That career success comes from a mix of hard and soft skills. What does that actually mean? More specifically, what does that mean in an MBA context? As an MBA career coach, I am particularly excited to be in my position during such an inflexion...

Do you remember back in October when the CU Net Impact Club ventured to Phoenix, AZ to attend the 2018 Net Impact Conference? Besides hearing from amazing speakers and networking with countless businesses and MBA students from around the world, the club was also recruiting teams for the 19th Annual...

So, you’re thinking about heading back to business school to earn an MBA or MS degree? Great! Hopefully you’re considering the Leeds School of Business as a potential fit. As you probably already know, several components comprise a successful business school application , but the GMAT (or GRE) test score...

There are a lot of factors that go into what type of MBA program you choose. At the CU Leeds School of Business , there are two roads that you can take when pursuing an MBA. Both options will lead to a degree, but which is right for you? Learn...

Renowned by skiers and boarders alike, the Leeds School of Business boasts several opportunities for students to go up and enjoy the snow in Colorado’s world-class mountains. We gathered a group of first and second year MBAs to give their perspective and advice on winter activities in Colorado. What’s your...