- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate program at an accredited United States college or its equivalent in another country.
- The admissions committee considers each candidate’s entire record of achievement.
- No work experience or formal business education is required for admission. However, professional experience strengthens your application. Candidates with less work experience can show potential through academic and experiential success.
- Applicants have the option of submitting GMAT/GRE scores for admissions into the program. Please note, not all programs offer the same GMAT/GRE waiver policy.
The Admission Committee will evaluate your application for evidence of extended professional work experience and academic success that demonstrates the quantitative, analytical and verbal skills necessary for success in the CU Denver MBA. Multiple sources of evidence will be considered such as:
- Professional work experience, preferably with increasing managerial responsibilities (minimum of 3 years preferable).
- Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and/or 3.25 in the most recent year or 30 semester hours. (Consideration will be given to the major and rigor of the college or university).
- A grade of 3.0 or higher in quantitative courses such as math, statistics, research methods, finance, accounting, etc.
- A grade of 3.0 or higher in upper division courses that require writing as a major requirement such as English, liberal arts, marketing or management, etc.
- Widely recognized professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CFP, etc.).
- Graduate degree (Masters degree or higher).
- GMAT/GRE (Optional).
If your application does not demonstrate the sort of academic success detailed above and/or sufficient professional experience, you may want to consider taking the GMAT/GRE to make your application more competitive. Where warranted the Admissions Committee may require a minimum GMAT or GRE score.
