General Questions
The One Year MBA program delivers rigorous academics over the course of nine five-week terms. Students are in class about 10 hours per week and spend about 20 hours outside of the classroom on homework. There are one week breaks between terms.
Yes. Students learn advanced business fundamentals in a dynamic, highly productive environment that promotes leadership development, productivity, and time management.
Students cannot earn a specialization in this degree. However, students have the option to focus their electives in a particular area (e.g. finance, marketing, etc.).
Yes. Once a student in the One Year MBA program finishes their One Year MBA, they have the option to apply to add an MS degree from the CU Denver Business School. One benefit of a dual degree is that a student can earn the MS degree for overall less credit hours after they complete an MBA.
Classes in the One Year MBA program are similar to courses taught in other programs at the university, but aim to provide cutting-edge academics. They are taught in an accelerated format that meet the unique schedule of the One Year MBA program. The One Year MBA classes are taught by the same professors who teach in other degree programs.
There are typically around 30-40 students in each cohort.
Yes. As part of the CU Denver Business School's accreditation, the One Year MBA program is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
Yes. Students have the opportunity to compete for internships that can range anywhere from 20-30 hours per week. For students already working full-time, this program may be an option if your employer is flexible with your hours.
Students spend an average of 20 hours a week on homework and other activities outside of class.
Due to the structure of the program, credits cannot be transferred into the program, but may be transferred out of the program if need be.
No. Students in this program have the ability to only select from electives offered by the One Year MBA program.
Yes. The international course is mandatory in order to graduate from the One Year MBA program.
Yes. Most students pursue this degree in order to advance or pivot in their career. We offer support services to help you in the next step in your career. A required career and professional development course is embedded into the curriculum of the program.
Admissions
No. Students come with a wide variety of undergraduate backgrounds.
There are no required pre-requisites.
There is no minimum work experience required for the program.
The program operates on a rolling admissions basis. That means our admissions committee makes admission decisions as completed applications are submitted. The earlier you apply, the sooner you find out if you are admitted. Applications open every September for the following fall start.
The GMAT is a requirement to apply to the One Year MBA program. If you take the GMAT more than once, we will evaluate your application using the highest GMAT score. Although the GMAT is preferred, other standardized examinations like the GRE may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have a prior graduate degree may also request a waiver of the GMAT. This request is submitted during the application process.
The average score from our applicants is a 600.
The One Year MBA program requires proficiency in written and oral English. International applicants whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS exam and earn a minimum score of 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS. Information on taking the TOEFL or IELTS can be obtained by visiting ETS.org and IELTS.org
Application Checklist
Application fee
Online application
Two letters of recommendation
academic and/or professional
GMAT score
Official transcripts from each college
or university attended
Essays
Resume
TOEFL or IELTS score
international applicants only
An interview is required as part of the admissions process to the One Year MBA program. Interviews may be conducted in-person or through a virtual platform.
Yes. We would connect you with someone from our admissions team who could help you with the process to request that your application be considered for a different program.
Tuition, scholarships, and financial aid
Yes. The tuition rate is the same for all students in the One Year MBA program.
