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University of Colorado DenverBusiness School

One Year MBA

Degree awarded by University of Colorado Denver

MBAFull-timeOn-campusOnlineWeekday classes
Location
Denver, Colorado, USA
Duration
1-year, full-time
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
February 15, 2027 (Early Bird)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A 45-credit cohort program of five eight-week terms plus an international course abroad. Most classes meet in person on weekdays with one online self-paced course each term.

Intakes
Fall Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
1-year, full-time Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Downtown Denver — Denver, Colorado, USACPO Box 173364, Campus Box 165, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
All applicantsUSD 58,000
Includes: Round-trip airfare and in-country accommodation and transportation for the international course abroad. Excludes: Student fees and textbooks.
Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
(fee basis not stated by the school)Fall 2027 cohort

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Undergraduate degree from an accredited US college or equivalent by program startSource: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
No work experience requiredSource: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredFour short answer responsesSource: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 50Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
Waiver availableNot required with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; may be required below 3.0Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
RequiredPublished minimum: 95 (scale iBT 0-120)International applicants; other proficiency routes listed on pageSource: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 2027Early BirdFebruary 15, 2027Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027PriorityApril 15, 2027Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027FinalMay 15, 2027Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026International applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027FinalJune 15, 2027Source: business.ucdenver.edu · verified October 5, 2026Domestic applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • One Year MBA Admission Scholarship

    Benefit
    $1,000-$6,000
    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    Automatically considered with a completed admissions application
    Application
    Considered with the program application

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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