Business Administration: One Year MBA

Program Director: Gary Colbert
Operations Assistant Director: Andrea Lipkin
E-mail: oneyearmba@ucdenver.edu
Telephone: 303-315-8800
Website: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/business/degrees/mba/1yearMBA/Pages/default.aspx

The One Year MBA is an accelerated full-time program that brings academically superior students together with select research and teaching faculty. The program enables students to focus their energies in a concentrated, total-immersion program of study earning a nationally accredited, 48-semester-hour MBA degree in just one year.

The One Year MBA consists of nine five-week terms, three courses per term, plus a two-week international business course abroad. Students should expect a minimum time commitment of 30 hours per week to successfully complete this program. In addition to approximately 10 hours of class time each week, One Year MBA students spend an average at least of 20 hours a week on homework and other school activities. Courses are delivered on Wednesday evenings, all-day Friday and occasionally Saturdays, affording four days per week to work. The program is structured to allow students to gain additional work experience through our competitive paid internships, assistantships, and consulting opportunities.

Admission and Application Process

The admissions committee considers each candidate’s entire record of achievement demonstrated through academic transcripts, GMAT scores, essays, required letters of recommendation, personal interviews, work experience and/or extracurricular and community activities. Interviews will be scheduled at the discretion of the admission committee and can be conducted through a virtual platform, as necessary.

Previous Education

Applicants’ complete academic records, including GPAs and previous course work are considered. Undergraduate degrees do not have to be in business, but they must be from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Testing

The GMAT is a requirement for application to the One Year MBA Program. Typical scores of successful applicants to the One Year MBA program has averaged about 600. Both verbal and quantitative scores on the GMAT are important indicators of potential for academic success. The GMAT website is www.mba.com. The GRE may be substituted for the GMAT on a case by case basis.

The One Year MBA also 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 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS to be considered for admission to the One Year MBA Program. Information on taking the TOEFL or IELTS can be obtained by visiting www.ets.org and www.ielts.org.

Work Experience

The admissions committee does not require work experience to apply. Professional experience strengthens the application, as it adds relevance and depth to the learning process and enables candidates to contribute to and benefit from the knowledge of fellow classmates in the accelerated time frame of the program.

Applications

The following are required for consideration of admission to the program.

Application fee (domestic or international as appropriate)
Online application for graduate admission
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional or academic acquaintances who are familiar with the applicant’s academic/professional competence
GMAT scores taken in the last five years sent directly to the Business School admissions office from the Educational Testing Service. When registering for the GMAT, use code MPB-OG-65
Official transcripts from each school, college or university previously attended past high school, sent directly to the Business School admissions office. A minimum baccalaureate degree is required
Include answers to the four essay questions demonstrating commitment to an accelerated MBA program
A resumé outlining work experience
For international students, a minimum official score of 90 (IBT) or 575 (PBT) TOEFL (TOEFL school code: 4875) or 6.5 IELTS is required to apply - test scores are valid for two years after test date
A personal interview may also be required for admission to the 11-Month MBA.

Applications are available at: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/business/apply-now/Pages/MBA-MS-Admissions.aspx

The One Year MBA uses a rolling admission system. The committee reviews applications when they are complete in all respects, including transcripts, GMAT scores and letters of recommendation.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early in the process as possible. It is preferred that applications are submitted prior to June 30; any application received after June 30 will be reviewed on a space-available basis. International applicants should have their completed applications in by May 15, to allow sufficient time for visa and travel arrangements if one is admitted.

All of the required admission materials should be sent to:

University of Colorado Denver
The Business School
Graduate Admissions
Campus Box 165, P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80127-3364

For further information, contact the One Year MBA Program by phone at: 303-315-8800 or by email at: oneyearmba@ucdenver.edu.

Financial Aid/Scholarships

General financial aid is available for qualified students. Students should apply directly through the CU Denver Office of Financial Aid. Students in the One Year MBA program can apply to any applicable Business School Scholarships. In addition, One Year MBA merit-based awards are available only to students in the One Year MBA program.

Degree Requirements

The 48 credit hour program consists of core courses, international business courses (conducted in Denver and abroad), career and professional development coursework, electives and either consulting coursework or competitive internships for credit. All courses require that students work in teams.

No courses may be waived, substituted or transferred into the program. If a student finds it necessary to leave the accelerated program, credits already earned may be transferred to the Professional MBA program on campus.

MBA Core Classes (30 Credit hours)

The One Year MBA core classes include 30 credit hours of coverage in the following topical areas:

Leading Individuals and Teams
Data Analysis for Managers
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Analyzing and Interpreting Accounting Information
Marketing Management
Information Systems Management and Strategy
Applied Economics for Managers
Operations Management
Financial Management
Strategic Management

Global Business Course and International Course Abroad (4.5 Credit hours)

Students complete a Global Business course in Denver, which is followed by an International Course Abroad for two weeks.

Electives (4.5-7.5 Credit hours)

The elective courses, revised each year, are selected to create a broad understanding of the most current business issues. They offer the opportunities to seek greater specialization or breadth. Possible examples include: Predictive Analytics, Financial Modeling, Negotiation Skills, Project Management, Investments, Digital Marketing. These electives are subject to change each year.

Internship or Consulting Coursework (3 - 6 Credit hours)

Students in the One year MBA program may apply for competitively available paid internships. Internships may qualify for up to six academic credits. Students who are not pursuing an internship complete consulting coursework along with additional electives for a total of six credits.

Career and Professional Development Coursework (1.5 Credit Hours)

Career and Professional Development coursework is integrated into the One Year MBA degree. Topics include (but are not limited to): Resumes, Interview Skills, Career Exploration, Job Search Strategies, Business Etiquette, Executive Interactions, Business Writing, Compensation and Negotiations, etc.