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Welcome to the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business!

Our mission is to prepare you for a lifetime of personal and professional success. We’ve assembled extraordinary resources to deliver on that mission—challenge-driven education, world-class facilities and business-savvy faculty.

At Daniels, we offer a wide range of highly regarded business degrees and programs for graduate students, tailored to different experience levels, specialties and career aspirations. If you have questions, please contact our Admissions office at 303.871.3416.

Program Start Dates

March Start:

Part-time Professional MBA
Executive MBA
Master of Accountancy
Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Finance
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment
Online Executive Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment

September Start:

The Denver MBA (full-time)
Part-time Professional MBA
Executive MBA
Master of Accountancy
Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Finance
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Management
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment
Online Executive Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment

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Application Deadlines for Master’s Programs

We encourage applicants to submit a strong, completed application as early as possible to secure a place in our programs. Once we have received your online application, required materials and application fee, we may extend an offer to complete a required admissions interview. Our goal is a smooth and responsive admissions process, and candidates should expect an admissions decision within 2–3 weeks of completing their interviews.

Deadlines for Fall and Spring Quarters

Daniels is currently welcoming Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 applicants on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to help our team provide smooth onboarding into our programs.

All candidates are automatically considered for merit-based aid (including scholarships and graduate assistantships) at the time of admission. There is no separate application.

MBA@Denver (Online): The MBA@Denver online program offers four starts per year: January, March, June and September.

Graduate Certificates and PhD

Daniels Graduate Certificates and the Executive PhD program have separate application processes and different deadlines than the master’s programs.

Learn more about applying to a certificate program.
Learn more about applying to the Executive PhD program.

Changes to Testing Requirements

Due to COVID-19’s effects on worldwide GMAT/GRE testing access, we are waiving this as a mandatory requirement for our applications. Both exams are currently available through proctored, at-home tests in many parts of the world, so please consider whether taking one of these exams and submitting your scores will help us better evaluate your candidacy.

Application Process

MBA Degrees

Requirements	Denver MBA (full-time)	Professional MBA (part-time)	Executive MBA (part-time)	MBA@Denver (online)
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT or GRE (GRE Code for All Programs: 4842)	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-43	Required (With some exceptions. See Additional Application Resources.) GMAT code: MZR-GT-07	Not Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-62	Required (With some exceptions. See Additional Application Resources.) GMAT code: MZR-GT-91
Essays	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Required 2 years of professional work experience (3 years is preferred)	Required 2 years of professional work experience (3 years is preferred)	Required Minimum of 10 years of professional work experience	Required 2 years of professional work experience (3 years is preferred)
Professional Résumé	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (no page limit)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)
Recommendations	Not Required	Not Required	Required (2 professional references)	Required (2 professional references)
Admissions Interview	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)
Application Fee	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)

Specialized Master’s Degrees

Requirements	Master of Accountancy	MS Applied Quantitative Finance	MS Business Analytics	MS Management	MS Marketing	MS Real Estate	MS Online Executive Real Estate
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GMAT or GRE (GRE Code for All Programs: 4842)	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-82	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-04	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-47	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-31	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-65	Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-58	Not Required GMAT code: MZR-GT-03
Essays	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	5+ years
Professional Résumé	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)	Required (limit 2 pages, 1 page is preferred)
Recommendations	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	No Required	Not Required
Admissions Interview	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)	By invitation only (on-campus or online)
Application Fee	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)	Yes $100 (non-refundable)

Additional Application Information and Resources

We require a scanned copy of the official transcripts from every college or university you have attended. The scanned documents must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. You do not need to submit hard copies of academic records when you apply.

If your transcripts are in languages other than English, also submit official, certified translated versions. For candidates educated in India, we require individual mark sheets. Applicants with foreign credentials must also submit official proof of the degree earned (e.g., diploma or certificate) with an English translation.

Temporary change to requirements: Due to COVID-19’s effects on worldwide GMAT/GRE testing access, we are waiving this as a mandatory requirement for our applications. Both exams are currently available through proctored, at-home tests in many parts of the world, so please consider whether taking one of these exams and submitting your scores will help us better evaluate your candidacy.

We understand taking the GMAT or GRE can be intimidating. However, we strongly encourage you to select your program of interest based on your goals and what you would like to get from the program. It is important to note that MBA programs provide a breadth of knowledge across disciplines while specialized master’s degrees are focused in a single discipline. Further, full-time MBA programs are best suited for candidates that want to advance or make a change in their career while part-time MBA programs are typically suited for candidates that intend to stay within their current field.

That being said, the GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived in some circumstances based on the policies below. If you meet one of these requirements, please outline this in your optional essay within the application. Note: test scores cannot be discarded once submitted, even if you may qualify for a waiver.

Full-Time MBA
The GMAT/GRE is required of all applicants for the Denver MBA (full time).

Part-Time Professional MBA and MBA@Denver (online)
For Part-Time Professional MBA and MBA@Denver candidates, the GMAT/GRE requirement can be waived for:

Individuals who have earned a graduate degree from an accredited college or university
Individuals who have at least 10 years of professional work experience, with at least 8 years in a progressively responsible management role.
Individuals with more than 3 years of professional work experience, with at least a 3.2 GPA in their undergraduate major area of study.
Individuals with more than 5 years of professional work experience who provide written documentation (resume or essay are acceptable) that the combination of academic, professional, military experience or employer-development support makes them prepared for success in the MBA program.
Individuals who have completed graduate-level courses at Daniels with at least a 3.0 average in two quantitative courses (i.e., accounting, business information & analytics, finance)

Specialized master’s degrees
For specialized master’s degrees, the GMAT/GRE requirement may be waived for candidates that have already earned an accredited master’s degree in a related field, have at least 7 years of professional experience, or qualified for Accelerated Admissions. This requirement is also waived for Master of Accountancy candidates that have passed all four sections of the CPA exam or completed two graduate level Continuing Education courses in Accounting at Daniels with a GPA of 3.5 or better, as well as Master of Real Estate & the Built Environment candidates that have completed two quantitative, graduate level Continuing Education courses in Real Estate & the Built Environment at Daniels with a GPA of 3.3 or better.

Essays are assessed for clarity, organization, conciseness and grammar. Through the essays, you can communicate what you hope to achieve at Daniels and how you will contribute to the Daniels community. Take advantage of the third optional open-topic essay to let us know what sets you apart from other applicants.

Essay 1 (required): Briefly discuss your career objectives post-graduate school. How will your professional experience, combined with our degree program, help you to achieve these goals? What are your alternative career paths? (350 words)

Essay 2 (required): Respond to one of the following prompts (250 words): My favorite memory is… I’m most afraid of… My greatest challenge has been… I’m most proud of…

Essay 3 (optional): Is there anything else that we should know as we evaluate your application? If you feel your credentials and essays represent you fairly, please don’t feel obligated to submit another essay. (250 words).

We do not require work experience for specialized master’s degrees. However, MBA degrees require at least two years of full-time professional work experience; three years is preferred. The Executive MBA degree requires ten years of work experience, with at least eight in a progressively responsible management role. In reviewing your work experience, we consider your achievements, managerial or leadership potential, contributions to the community, personal ethics and values and motivation for a graduate business degree.

Please refer to this link for examples of a professional résumé.

All candidates are required to submit a $100 application fee.

As a way of honoring our valued alumni and those who serve our country, past and present, we offer application fee waivers to the following individuals:

University of Denver alumni
Current and former members of the U.S. military
Current and former members of Peace Corps
Current and former members of AmeriCorps
Current and former members of Teach for America
Current and former members of the McNair Scholars program

The Daniels College of Business offers admissions incentives for current undergraduate students who hold and maintain a cumulative 3.0+ GPA at a regionally-accredited institution. Eligible students can apply to one of six specialized master’s degrees with no GMAT requirement. Click here to learn more about the Master’s Accelerated Admissions Process (MAAP).

If you are accepted into a Daniels program (other than the MBA@Denver), a $1,500 enrollment deposit is due to reserve your seat. This deposit is non-refundable and is credited toward your first tuition payment.

If you are accepted into the MBA@Denver online program, a $500 enrollment deposit is due to reserve your seat. This deposit is non-refundable and is credited toward your first tuition payment.

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