The Business School benefits from the guidance of five Advisory Councils focused on the emerging needs of our signature programs and other specialized practice areas, including global energy, sports and entertainment, and health administration. Members of these councils offer knowledge specific to their industries, benefiting our unique programs immensely.
Board and council members are a vital link to the broader business community and a source of innovative ideas about learning opportunities.
Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship
The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship houses the Business School's entrepreneurship courses, certificates, and minors. The Center is home to a new business incubator and hosts THE CLIMB | Business Plan Competition each year. The advisory council for the Jake Jabs Center is active in supporting the full scope of Center activities.
Center for Information Technology Innovation
The Center for Information Technology Innovation (CITI) is dedicated to helping the information systems discipline integrate current business practices. In addition to providing support for the program, members engage in a number of networking and learning opportunities.
Global Energy Management (GEM) Advisory Council
The Global Energy Management program is supported by members from interested energy companies across industries. These partnerships help the Business School identify the current and emerging needs of this dynamic industry.
Health Administration Advisory Council
The Health Administration advisory council supports the MS in Health Administration, the MBA in Health Administration, and the Executive MBA in Health Administration programs. The advisory council consists of leaders in Colorado and across the nation at hospitals, medical group practices, consulting companies, and more.
Risk Management Industry Partners
The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) program at CU Denver is the only graduate and undergraduate RMI program in the mountain west region. The RMI Advisory Council is made up of risk managers and insurance executives that partner with the program and provide support in a variety of areas.
Sports and Entertainment Business Advisory Council
The Sports and Entertainment Management specialization within the MBA or MS in Management degrees is supported by an advisory council of highly placed leaders in the field, whether that be in the sports world or the entertainment industry.
Managing for Sustainability Advisory Council
The Managing for Sustainability specialization within the MBA or MS in Management degrees is supported by an advisory council from the industry. Leaders in Colorado come together to provide insight into the latest trends to inform decisions on coursework and curriculum.
J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities Advisory Council
The J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities at the University of Colorado Denver Business School is the first center of its kind focused on a broad range of commodities, including agriculture, energy and mining. Established in 2012, this innovative center is supported by a strong advisory council devised of leaders across industries.
Accounting Advisory Council
The Accounting advisory council brings expertise to the classroom. Our council works with students mentoring, advising, and sharing career information. The council advises our faculty on trends in the accounting profession, making sure we stay on target to align the skills and marketability of our students. They are integral to the school's connection to the business community.
