18 months, part-time cohort structure
Hybrid delivery (in-person + online)
Inaugral cohort launches January 2026
Classes based at DEN (3rd busiest U.S. airport)
Multiple residencies at major airports
The CU Denver Executive MBA in Aviation is the first degree of its kind, in the world.
Partnering with Denver International Airport (DEN), one of aviation’s busiest global hubs, this tailored educational experience is designed to shape current and aspiring executives into future industry leaders. Specifically, we recruit faculty from around the world (academia and industry) to teach a curriculum that focuses on the challenges and opportunities facing airports, airlines, and the companies that comprise their supply chains.
With classes located at DEN, and week-long residencies at airports around the world, we deliver a hybrid, flexible course structure that balances in-person and online class sessions, without career interruption. Our goal for each cohort is to build a culture that is collaborative and intentional, creating an experience and support system that is second to none.
We are seeking executives and aspiring leaders who demand something more from their graduate degree. Your classmates will be professionals from diverse backgrounds and various functional areas throughout the aviation ecosystem, exposing you to critical conversations and alternative perspectives. The knowledge, confidence, and network opportunities you gain will provide the foundation for the rest of your career, as well as deliver immediate value to your current position and organization.
It matters where you get your Executive MBA; please allow us to explain why CU Denver’s EMBA in Aviation is unique.
For more information, contact Mary Ann Skadow, our head of recruiting and marketing, at maryann.skadow@ucdenver.edu.
"The CU Denver Executive MBA was a transformative experience that reshaped my outlook on the global business landscape. The program's outstanding faculty and dedicated executive team provided exactly what I needed to thrive. When I learned that same team was creating an Executive MBA in Aviation, I was genuinely excited. This specialized program combines core business fundamentals with industry-specific insights — it's exactly the kind of opportunity I wish had been available during my graduate school search.”
Levi Sheppard, EMBA Class of 2022
Air Force Pilot