The Master of Business Administration prepares students for careers in a dynamic and rapidly changing world. Coursework emphasis on educating students to use business to make the world better through the practical application of both foundational and advanced concepts in finance, accounting, management, marketing, and professional enrichment. The curriculum covers the central tenets, processes, and practices of statistics, human resources, accounting, supply chain management, marketing, and finance, with hands-on application of course concepts. Students may also choose to pursue graduate transcripted certificates in a variety of focused content areas.
MBA Programs and Specializations:
The College currently offers the following MBA programs and formats:
- Master of Business Administration
- Evening MBA/Online MBA-Mosaic (Evening MBA courses are offered on-campus, and Online MBA-Mosaic students participate in the Evening MBA courses, via teleconferencing technology in real-time, from any location)
- Online MBA (Offering format is via streamed digital media and has the same curriculum as the Evening MBA/Online MBA-Mosaic)
- Master of Business Administration, Impact Specialization (Offering format is on-campus)
- Master of Business Administration, Marketing Data Analytics Specialization (Offering format is via streamed digital media; no longer accepting applications to this program)
- Dual Degree Program: Master of Business Administration, Impact Specialization Combined with Master of Finance (Offering format is on-campus)
Although the programs differ from each other in terms of target market dimensions and value proposition, students across all MBA programs are expected to graduate with a common set of core program learning outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency across business functions and integrate them into strategic decisions.
- Demonstrate individual, interpersonal, and organizational leadership skills necessary for professional development and organizational effectiveness.
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills for management decision-making.
- Interpret ethical, legal, and regulatory implications inherent in business situations and apply that knowledge to make responsible decisions.
- Model a global and cross cultural perspective in formulating decisions and implementing organizational strategy.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin or visit the department website for more information.
Effective Fall 2026
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| BUS 500 | Foundations for Business Impact | 2 |
| BUS 592 | Seminar--Special Topics in Business 1 | 2 |
| BUS 601 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 2 |
| BUS 614 | Accounting Concepts | 2 |
| BUS 615 | Managerial Accounting | 2 |
| BUS 620 | Leadership and Teams | 2 |
| BUS 626 | Managing Human Capital | 2 |
| BUS 630 | Information Management | 2 |
| BUS 634 | Business Strategies for a Better World | 2 |
| BUS 640 | Financial Principles and Practice | 2 |
| BUS 650 | Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| BUS 655 | Marketing Management | 2 |
| BUS 665 | Integrative Applications for Business Impact | 2 |
| General Electives 2,3,4 | 9 | |
| International Business Communication | ||
| Business Immersion: Pacific | ||
| Business Immersion: Mountain | ||
| Business Immersion: Colorado | ||
| Business Immersion: Central | ||
| Business Immersion: Eastern | ||
| Career Management | ||
| Sustainability Reporting & Analysis | ||
| Ethical Leadership Symposium | ||
| Self-Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Dynamic Decision Making | ||
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | ||
| Crisis Leadership | ||
| Building and Leading Exceptional Teams | ||
| Essentials of Negotiations | ||
| Business Economics for the World Market | ||
| Sustainability Ethics and Business Practice | ||
| Corp. Social and Sustainable Responsibility | ||
| Financial Markets and Investments | ||
| Building Value Thru Creativity and Innovation | ||
| Marketing Strategy and Planning | ||
| Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Issues | ||
| Managing Diversity - Global Business Context | ||
| Study Abroad--Europe: International Business Experience | ||
| Study Abroad--Latin America: International Business Experience | ||
| Contemporary Issues: Business | ||
| Contemporary Issues: Info Systems | ||
| Group Study | ||
| Database Concepts | ||
| Business Intelligence | ||
| Applied Data Mining and Analytics in Business | ||
| Business Data Visualization | ||
| Project Management: Information Technology | ||
| Enterprise Computing and Systems Integration | ||
| Business Database Systems | ||
| Advanced IT Project Management | ||
| Agile Management and Product Development | ||
| Information Technology Management | ||
| Foundations for Carbon/Greenhouse Gas Mgmt | ||
| Options and Futures | ||
| Enterprise Valuation | ||
| Fundamentals of International Finance | ||
| Fundamentals of Personal Finance | ||
| Alternative Investments | ||
| Behavioral Finance | ||
| Environmental, Social, Governance Investing | ||
| Managing Design for Defense | ||
| Purchasing and Supply Management | ||
| Service and Production Operations | ||
| Logistics and Distribution | ||
| Services Marketing Management | ||
| Sport Marketing | ||
| Qualitative Marketing Research Methods | ||
| Quantitative Marketing Research Methods | ||
| Search Engine Marketing and Optimization | ||
| Data Analytics | ||
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Strategic Selling for Business Customers | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Real Estate Finance and Investments | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 35 | |
A minimum of 35 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
Only 2 credits of BUS 592 may apply toward the Required Core Courses.
- 2
Select from the General Electives list in consultation with advisor: 0-9 credits. General Electives may be used to include certificates.
- 3
Students enrolled in a CSU Fort Collins graduate degree or graduate certificate program may substitute up to six credits of non-business, 500-level or above, regular coursework in place of approved MBA general electives.
- 4
BUS 592 may be repeated once for credit with advisor approval. If taken a second time, the second instance of BUS 592 may substitute for up to 2 credits of approved MBA general electives.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |