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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Boulder, USMBAIn-person2 years
    $80,153.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    69
    Cohort
    students
    55
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder is a 55-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Boulder, US. Tuition is $80,153.

    About the program

    The program provides core courses in business management and analytical disciplines, followed by electives in chosen concentrations. It uses case studies, student projects, and integrates topics like ethics, technology, communications, and international issues.

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    301 (Times Higher Education) | #1 Best Full-Time MBA in Colorado (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $108,510.00
    Avg starting salary
    $26,750.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder is $80,153 across 55 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder is structured around 2 years and 55 credits.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder typically enrolls around 69 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Colorado Boulder: 12 months OPT (US)