The Colorado Mesa University Master of Business Administration degree is a challenging program designed to prepare graduates for the ever-changing business world. The degree is awarded after successful completion of 36 semester hours of rigorous study and a business-related practicum project.
The program is designed to provide a broad background in business while allowing students to focus on various aspects of their study or areas specific to their career goals and business aspirations.
Students will acquire knowledge of management operations; an appreciation of the interrelationships involved in business; an understanding of the economic, political and social environment in which businesses function; accounting and financial practices; and leadership behavioral skills that are essential in a manager's role in the implementation of business decisions.
The MBA program provides an atmosphere conducive to the development of each student's ability to think in a creative manner and to effectively problem solve. The program makes extensive use of lectures, seminars, group projects, case studies and independent research.
Option One: Two-Year Graduation Path
Option Two: Three-Year Graduation Path
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Academic Entry Requirements | "Transcript" refers to a course list, grade list, mark book or other document detailing classes and grades.
For students with college- level credits or a degree from the U.S.:
For students with college- level credits or a degree from outside the U.S.:
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Domestic Funding Options | International students applying for in-person, F1 visa eligible programs must show sufficient funding to receive admission. This requirement is met by submitting a bank statement that shows sufficient liquid assets to cover one year of tuition and fees at full-time (generally 6 credits per semester for two semesters), plus other estimated costs outlined below. Tuition is assessed at the Out-of-State rate and varies by graduate program.
If you have more than one source of funding, you must submit a bank statement for each person/source. A financial bank statement document is only official if it is printed on organization letterhead with the amount clearly displayed. |
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TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) |
Internet Based - 80 Paper Based - 550 |
The MBA degree is one of the most desirable graduate degrees within the business environment and data supports this return on investment when the initial cost for acquiring the degree is reasonable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data continues to support an increase in education correlates to increased income. Graduates have successful careers regionally and nationally with accounting firms, hospitals, ski resorts, manufacturing companies, universities and various other large and small businesses.
Since 1997, more than 200 graduates have successfully completed their MBA degree at CMU. Our MBA alumni chapter is active with helping future and current students network throughout the world.