GRADUATE PROGRAMS
A LETTER FROM DEAN NAOMI BOYD
Greetings from the Daniels College of Business!
A Daniels degree equips students to solve problems with agility, ingenuity and sensitivity—critical thinking attributes that have never been more important in a competitive, rapidly evolving business world. Our graduates are in demand because they leave us market-ready, with innovative and strategic mindsets developed through experiences that transcend the classroom. From global experiences to immersions with corporate partners to relevant case studies, your time at Daniels will be unlike anything you have experienced.
It's an exciting time to enroll at Daniels. Our College has been newly restructured to better support you and help you achieve your goals.
This summer, we created a Student Success Center, which puts our specialized business advisors alongside our talented career services team, a group dedicated to helping you secure internships and jobs for your entire career, not just while you’re a student. We are also creating a dedicated graduate school, carefully designed to meet your specific needs.
Each of our programs has something that sets it apart from other business schools. Whether it’s the STEM-designated degree in quantitative finance, the School of Accountancy’s high CPA exam passage rate, or the chance for every MBA student to travel abroad and immerse themselves in a foreign business ecosystem, you will feel the Daniels difference from day one. Daniels also allows you to create the degree that you want and need, rather than prescribing it for you. This customization is delivered through over a dozen specialized, customizable graduate certificates and broad-based electives.
During your time in the program and beyond, a network of more than 40,000 alumni stands ready to accelerate your future. The connections you make here will open doors and create lifelong ties. We leverage our alumni network to ensure Daniels students are consistently in the room with big-name corporations, helping them take on their most pressing problems.
Above all, we are committed to doing things The Daniels Way: morally, ethically and with a commitment to serve the public good. You will see this mission in our values, our outreach and in the experiences that you will have in our programs.
Denver is the best place in the world to earn a business degree. Our picturesque campus is bathed in 300 days of sunshine a year and is close to both outdoor activities and a thriving business community, with tremendous access to internships, jobs and networking.
On behalf of the Daniels community, I look forward to partnering with you to accelerate your career and transform your life.
Warmly,
NAOMI BOYD, PhD Dean | Daniels College of Business
WHY DANIELS
Founded in 1908, Daniels is the eighth-oldest accredited business college in the nation. And while our roots are here in Colorado, our alumni network and innovative programming give us a global reach. We focus on getting you out of the classroom and into realworld organizations, where you’ll have opportunities to learn, lead, achieve and make an impact on the community. You’ll leave Daniels market-ready and armed with the tools you need to create the change you want to see. Daniels is different.
LIFE IN DENVER
There’s no place like Denver. Visit the city once and you’ll see why it’s one of the nation’s fastest-growing and top-ranked cities. Home to many national and international corporations, startups and nonprofits, Denver is an ideal place to earn your graduate degree while building business connections. The Mile High City also offers year-round sunshine, remarkable views of the Rocky Mountains, awe-inspiring concert venues and a plethora of outdoor activities.
WHY DANIELS: COMPETITIONS, CLUBS AND WORKSHOPS
At Daniels, we take hands-on learning to a whole new level. We’ll get you out of the classroom and into the world, interacting with business leaders, taking on their biggest challenges and using your skills when the stakes are real. From case competitions and leadership workshops to innovation centers and student organizations, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. Take a peek at some of the experiential learning opportunities we provide.
Entrepreneurship@DU
Equip yourself with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly changing business world. Entrepreneurship@DU provides the support and resources students need to take their ideas from concept to reality—or simply gain experience that will help them stand out after graduation. Get familiar with AI and other emerging technologies in E@DU's new home, The Hub.
Consumer Insights and Business Innovation Center (CiBiC)
Learn how to develop actionable insights that lead to innovative outcomes. This interdisciplinary laboratory provides a space for accelerating student entrepreneurship (for startups and organizational needs) by offering research apprenticeship opportunities, as well as project-based internships.
Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA)
GBSA enhances the student experience by providing networking, professional development and social activities for graduate business students. The organization supports 10 active student clubs and hosts several events throughout the year, including a fall welcome event, a spring gala and networking at DU sporting events.
NAIOP Challenge
Hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, this challenge tasks student teams with creating a vision for a selected property, conducting market research on the property’s uses, and assisting a local architecture firm with design, taking the property's zoning and entitlements into account.
Pioneer Venture Group
PVG is a venture capital fund entirely run and managed by an interdisciplinary team of students with backgrounds in business, law, natural sciences, engineering and computer science. PVG researches, analyzes and invests in early-stage startups located in the Rocky Mountain region.
Race and Case
Daniels hosts one of the nation's most unique educational opportunities for graduate students. To win the top prize, Daniels teams go head to head against teams from across the nation in a case competition and alpine ski race.
WHY DANIELS: CAREER SERVICES
Before you even start your program, the Daniels Career Services team is customizing programming to enhance your career and professional development. Our team is dedicated to helping you strengthen your resume, prepare for interviews, and land a job or internship. We maintain close relationships with contacts in a variety of industries, and even work together to co-create a curriculum that teaches you the skills they are looking for in a new hire.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
We offer tailored programs and events designed to integrate your career exploration with skills development. Our offerings include resume workshops, practicing your pitch, networking and preparing for employer events. Connect with a career coach if you'd like a workshop for your student organization or grab a group of like-minded students and we'll collaborate with you to create programming to help advance your career.
PERSONAL CAREER COACHING
Our experienced career coaches partner with you throughout your unique job search. You’ll work one-on-one with these coaches to explore your employment options, enhance and focus your resume, prepare for interviews, and build successful business networks. These services are available while you are a student and when you become an alum.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a wealth of networking opportunities with potential employers in the community. You’ll engage with employers through company Meet & Greets, Coffee Chats, Office Hours and career fairs.
A SELECTION OF COMPANIES THAT HIRED OUR RECENT GRADUATES
WHY DANIELS: ALUMNI NETWORK
40,000+ DANIELS ALUMNI
140,000+ DU ALUMNI IN 140 COUNTRIES
23 REGIONAL NETWORKS ACROSS THE GLOBE
75+ IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENTS IN THE PAST YEAR
300+ ALUMNI ENGAGEMENTS
Daniels offers an alumni advisory board, opportunities for lifelong learning and many other opportunities to keep you involved after you graduate.
LIFELONG CONNECTIONS
Daniels offers free lifetime alumni career services, professional development, networking, mentoring and engagement opportunities to build on your success.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
What’s the difference between an MBA and a specialized master’s degree?
The primary distinction between an MBA and a specialized master’s degree is breadth versus depth. An MBA is an internationally recognized degree designed to develop the broad-based skills required for careers in business oversight and management. Alternatively, a specialized master’s degree is designed to provide a deep dive into a specific discipline, such as accounting, business analytics, finance, management, marketing, or real estate and the built environment.
MBA PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
We are pleased to offer four different MBA programs and seven specialized master's programs. Choose the one that’s right for you, based on your professional profile and personal needs.
MBA PROGRAMS
Students who pursue an MBA often want to achieve a greater leadership position within an organization, or they may be in the process of switching careers. MBA students may also be interested in starting their own businesses. Earning an MBA can add both short- and long-term value to your career in the business sector and beyond. In addition to increased earning potential and career opportunities, the benefits of getting an MBA can be measured in less quantifiable ways, such as building a dynamic network, growing real-world skills, and focusing on leading with innovation and integrity.
SPECIALIZED MASTER'S
Students who pursue a specialized master’s degree often want to become an expert within a particular field. Candidates have diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience. They may have recently completed an undergraduate degree or they may have been in the workforce for a few years. Others are experienced, seasoned professionals looking to enhance their understanding of a specific discipline.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
A Daniels graduate certificate quickly provides new skills and knowledge to advance or shift your career. Earn a valuable credential at your own speed or take the first steps toward a master's degree. We have 16-credit and 24-credit offerings in more than a dozen topics.
MBA PROGRAMS
The Denver MBA
Part-time Professional MBA
Online MBA
Executive MBA
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Master of Accountancy
Master's in Accounting, Technology and Analytics
Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance
Master’s in Business Analytics
Master’s in Management
Master’s in Marketing
Master’s in Real Estate and the Built Environment
FEATURED CERTIFICATES
Business Analytics
Digital Marketing Leadership
Outdoor Recreation Industry
Real Estate Investments
THE DENVER MBA
Imagine building a startup, supporting an organization that works for social good, consulting with a local corporation and traveling around the world to help a business solve a major problem. You'll experience all of these things as a student in our full-time MBA program. In just 21 months, this program will push you to solve real-world business challenges, provide opportunities for you to work alongside organizations, and give you access to a diverse network of business leaders.
With the Denver MBA (DMBA)—one of the most innovative management business degrees around—you'll leave Daniels ready to change the way the world does business.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The DMBA curriculum is composed of four distinct challenges, each emphasizing a different dimension of your development. Together, they form a cumulative experience that effectively launches your career.
Entrepreneurship Challenge (10 weeks)
You may have a great idea for a business, but how do you get started? Using design thinking, you’ll build a personalized toolkit, create a variety of potential solutions, and test and substantiate your ideas. At the end of this challenge, you and your team will pitch a validated and viable solution to an existing customer problem.
Social Good Challenge (10 weeks)
Through engagement with community stakeholders, you’ll evaluate possible responses to identified social issues and create a plan to address them. This consulting project with a local nonprofit will allow you to apply coursework to real-world challenges.
Corporate Challenge (10 weeks)
You’ll work with companies on a challenging business issue to deliver actionable results while further developing capabilities to succeed in complex environments. Working on a team, you’ll play the outside consultant role and provide value to corporate partners.
Global Challenge (17 weeks)
The program allows me to learn in a very collaborative environment with real-world applications and deliverables I can build on for my future career.
CHASE CURTIS | 2026
Integrating learning outcomes from the three previous challenges, you’ll work with an international organization on a major problem, providing an opportunity to balance cultural and business issues. The first 10 weeks are spent preparing in class, on campus once a week, followed by a 10-day working trip to your global destination. During the final five weeks, you’ll be back on campus working with your team to finalize your deliverable to your organization.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
FALL LAUNCH SUMMER INTERNSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
Leading Self & People
• Includes 3-day Leading at the Edge Weekend
Business Ethics
Managerial Economics Marketing and Product Strategy
SOCIAL GOOD CHALLENGE
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Business Law & Public Policy
Strategic Management
CORPORATE CHALLENGE
Business Statistics/Analytics
Managerial Finance
Strategic Cost Management
GLOBAL CHALLENGE
Global Challenge I
• Includes International Trip a International Business Elective* Elective*
Global Challenge II
Creating Sustainable Enterprises
Leading People & Organizations Elective* Elective*
Elective* Elective* Elective*
*Most electives are 10-week courses. Seven electives must be taken as part of the curriculum.
a International Trip takes place in the interterm between Year 2 fall and winter quarter.
Please note: This curriculum is subject to change.
Fall Launch
You'll kick off your DMBA experience at orientation, where you will integrate with the Daniels grad student community and build your network. Once the quarter begins, you and your cohort will attend a weekend trip in the mountains to further build community and push you outside your comfort zone.
Concentrations and Electives
Within the Denver MBA, you'll take seven electives that allow you to develop a concentration in accounting, business analytics, finance, marketing, real estate and the built environment, sustainability, or a custom concentration.
Leadership Development
Over the course of the 21-month program, you’ll develop growth strategies with your Daniels career coach. You'll also participate in our signature monthly experiential, professional development and leadership workshops.
These experiences will build additional skills designed to expand perspective, grow as a team leader and allow you to experiment with new approaches to problem solving.
PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL MBA
Designed for early-to-mid career professionals, the Daniels Part-time Professional MBA (PMBA) program prepares you for the next step in your career. As a PMBA student, you'll develop critical leadership skills, sharpen your business acumen and find clarity on your career path. Amplify your network as you navigate a rigorous curriculum with a tight-knit cohort of diverse professionals, where you'll leverage your own work experience and the experiences of your peers.
I appreciated the small class sizes, the focus on student outcomes, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with faculty and my cohort.
AMMIEE BROWN | 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Experiential Learning
Prepare for the marketplace through hands-on experiences throughout your program. Every student will participate in a weekend leadership experience in the Colorado mountains and an international trip to learn about the intricacies of doing business in a global context. In addition to these core experiences, students have many other opportunities including consulting projects, site visits, and case competitions.
Find Your Cohort
From the first day, you’ll build relationships with a tight-knit group of your peers, who come from diverse backgrounds and industries. As you take classes, solve problems and tackle challenges together, your cohort grows into a business network you’ll rely on throughout your career.
Connect Through Community
Daniels has deep ties to the Denver community, and our classes ensure that you build new connections and a nucleus of support as you navigate the program. At Daniels, your peers, faculty, network of 40,000+ alumni, and our local, national and global corporate partners are invested in your success from your first day—and for the rest of your life.
The Daniels Difference
PMBA students enjoy twice-monthly community dinners, quarterly networking events with alumni, a free transit pass, a quarterly spending stipend and lifetime access to dedicated Daniels career coaches. Professional development scholarship funds are also available to help make case competitions and MBA conferences more accessible.
A Customizable Degree
Build your MBA for the career you want by adding a concentration to your degree. Concentrations are available in accounting, business analytics, executive leadership, finance, marketing, and real estate and the built environment. Or, design your own custom concentration.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Global Trip and Leading at the Edge experiences are included in program tuition. In-person classes are with your cohort. Online courses will be outside of that group. The 60-credit lock-step curriculum is designed to be completed in 21-months.
*Electives can be advanced core, concentration or certificate courses. Please note: This curriculum is subject to change.
CLASS SCHEDULE
PMBA core classes take place on Monday and Wednesday, evenings with a few Saturday sessions in Quarter 6. Electives may be offered on days other than Monday and Wednesday.
The in-person cohort experience is one of the key differentiators of our program. Recognizing the challenge of balancing career, school and home life, all core class sessions are recorded, and most classes are offered online for quarters in which you need flexibility. In-class participation is expected at both in-person and online classes.
MBA PROGRAMS ONLINE MBA
Experience the dynamic environment of an in-person MBA program from the comfort of your own home or office with our Online MBA program. You can customize your electives to fit your career, pick the experiential learning that interests you and complete your degree at your own pace. Our live, synchronous classes foster collaboration and conversation. Every session feels like you’re stepping into a classroom, with the flexibility of learning anywhere in the world. And small class sizes mean that you can build meaningful connections with your faculty and peers. Your professors and classmates will know you by name, not just as a face on a screen.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
A Collaborative Online Environment
Class discussions are informed by current business issues and class assignments. You’ll meet live in a virtual environment to work on group projects and connect with your classmates. Applying theory, you’ll solve current business problems together with your classmates and professors.
An Extension of the Campus Community
As an Online MBA student, you’ll be as much a part of the DU and Daniels communities as our oncampus students. You'll have access to Daniels career coaches, academic resources, mentorship programs, networking events, student gatherings and more. All students—whether you are on campus or online—are invited to walk across the stage at both graduation ceremonies, Academic Hood and Commencement, to celebrate the hard work that goes into earning a graduate degree.
A Face-to-Face Experience
To increase your network beyond the live sessions, you'll attend at least two in-person immersions. These multi-day experiences are offered in Denver and in cities around the world and are designed to enrich your education with new perspectives and deepen your understanding of unique topics, while building lasting relationships with your classmates, faculty and the Daniels alumni community. Additionally, you can choose to take any of your courses on campus.
I chose Daniels because for its more intimate classroom experience, and I knew this program would challenge me.
EBONI WILLIAMS | 2025
A Deep Connection to Your Faculty
Many program faculty teach both online and in-person and care deeply about connecting with you. You can expect to receive extensive feedback on your work. Our faculty are experienced, not only in the graduate classroom, but also in business. Many of our faculty have started and/or owned their own businesses, and consult as part of their portfolio.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Core courses should be taken in this order. In addition, five elective classes are required, which can be within or outside of a concentration. Please work with your advisor to build your schedule.
29% OUT OF STATE 71% IN STATE
AVERAGE YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
*These courses are offered during the same quarter. This 60-credit online program can be completed in as few as 21 months. Participation in two immersions/experientials is required for graduation. This is a self-paced curriculum. Students can determine how many classes to take each quarter and can choose not pursue a concentration. Please work with your advisor.
Online MBA courses require both synchronous and asynchronous work. Synchronous work refers to the weekly live sessions that accompany Online MBA courses. Asynchronous work refers to the self-paced coursework that students complete on their own.
Each course requires a 90-minute live session each week, affording students the unique opportunity to interact with each other and the instructor in real time. Finance, marketing and executive leadership concentrations can be completed online. Accounting, business analytics, and real estate and the built environment concentrations are currently only available to those students who can take on-campus courses. Students also have the option to complete a customized (selfdesigned) concentration.
Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.
MBA PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE MBA
The Daniels Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed for professionals with 10+ years of experience who want to make an impact and drive change. In just 18 months, you’ll strengthen your leadership skills, learn practical business strategies and gain confidence in making complex decisions. Through a cross-functional, experiential curriculum, you’ll connect with a cohort of peers, expand your perspective and build a deeper understanding of business. You’ll graduate ready to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose.
The cohort experience is an ideal way to expand exposure to different industries and the varied sizes and scales of business, from startups to multi-billion dollar enterprises.
CHAD CORCORAN | 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Get Connected
You’ll progress through your studies with a cohort of peers who offer diverse backgrounds and experiences that further enrich your education. In short, you’ll learn from your classmates in addition to your professors, and you’ll gain access to our robust alumni network, our faculty’s professional connections and our knowledgeable staff.
Break the Mold
We feature a unique curriculum that includes the fundamentals you’d expect in any MBA program. What you might not expect are experiences such as learning about building highperforming teams on a sailboat, the ability to tailor your degree via electives, and learning the strategies and skills you need to lead impactfully in a digital era.
Expert Faculty
EMBA faculty are more than teachers they are real-world practitioners who will be your guides and facilitators during your academic journey. Our faculty come from a variety of backgrounds that include higher education, industry and various entrepreneurial ventures. The mix adds relevance and vibrancy to our collaborative classroom environment and enhances the student experience.
Experience More
You’re already out there in the real world, so why would we confine all your learning to a classroom? Our EMBA Team Sail Challenge, small-team social impact projects, industry-leading guest speakers and an 11- to 14-day international experience are just a few examples of how Daniels puts an executive slant on the conventional business curriculum.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
CLASS SCHEDULE
MASTER'S DEGREES IN ACCOUNTING
We offer two accounting degrees here at Daniels: a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) and a Master of Science in Accounting, Technology and Analytics (MSATA). Both degrees provide rigorous training in accounting fundamentals. MAcc offers specialties in assurance and deals advisory, while MSATA is STEM-designated and designed with international students in mind. Whether your background is in business or liberal arts, our customized degree plans ensure you have the knowledge, experience and accounting skills sought by top employers.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
High CPA Pass Rate
The Daniels School of Accountancy boasts one of the highest CPA pass rates in the nation—49% above the national average.
Degree Customization
You’ll work with an academic advisor to build a degree plan that fits your future. Whether you seek broad-based knowledge or want to specialize through one of our tracks, Daniels will help you reach your goals.
STEM-Designated Degree
International students who complete the MSATA degree with an F-1 status may qualify for a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Prerequisites
Students meet prerequisite requirements by passing equivalent courses in an AACSB-accredited program. Students who believe they have competency in these areas through other means should consult with the program director.
A Personal Touch
Every professor at the School of Accountancy makes it a priority to mentor students on academic and career options. With a wealth of professional experience and contacts, our faculty can help you envision and plot your career to ensure you reach your goals. In this supportive environment, you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to lead teams to success and make connections that will last a lifetime.
Legacy and Accreditation
Daniels is full of excellent relationships, from the professors to staff and students, and resources for my long-term career development goals.
SOLOMON KWASHIE KOFIGAH MSATA, 2026
Daniels has the third-oldest accountancy program in the U.S. and is one of only 194 AACSB-accredited accountancy programs in the world.
Robust Alumni Network
Since the first graduating class in 1911, Daniels School of Accountancy alumni have helped open doors for our graduates. Whether they’re on campus recruiting students or attending networking events, our alumni are available to help you find your path.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Financial Accounting a Accounting Data Skills and Concepts b IT Auditing*
Strategic Cost Management
Topics & Cases in Financial Accounting Accounting Process Technologies*
Intermediate Accounting I
Topics & Cases in Managerial Accounting
ELECTIVES
Use electives to customize your degree, whether by focusing on a specific accounting track or broadening your knowledge into other areas.
Intermediate Accounting II Accounting Data Analytics
*Elective for MAcc, core for MSATA.
a Prerequisite course(s).
b Required course(s).
The Master of Accountancy program is 40 credit hours and can be completed in three quarters. For students who have not taken or been waived from the prerequisite courses, the program length can vary, up to 56 credit hours.
You will take six elective classes in the MAcc program or four in the MSATA program.
Talk to an academic advisor about specialty tracks available in the Master of Accountancy degree program. Please note: Course sequences are recommended and subject to change based on availability.
22 AVERAGE AGE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED QUANTITATIVE FINANCE
In the Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance program, you’ll study leading-edge theories, models and applications across the major areas of finance. Take advantage of our quarter system to tailor your coursework and internships. Develop your leadership and communication skills by participating in a variety of case studies and competitions, as well as hands-on money management. When you graduate from the Reiman School of Finance, you’ll be a creator and disseminator of financial knowledge who can grow to lead a financial enterprise.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Learn By Doing
Get hands-on experience at our state-of-the-art Marsico Investment Center, where classes provide the opportunity to manage real money. Be part of Pioneer Venture Group—an angel investor team that helps to fund startups, with an emphasis on local entrepreneurs and social impact. Join teams competing in a variety of events, including the CFA Research Challenge, Race and Case, the Financial Planning Challenge and the Association for Corporate Growth Case Competition. Be part of the 70% of MSAQF students who get an internship during their program.
Customize Your Curriculum
Take courses in our investments, business finance, wealth management or financial institutions tracks, or customize a track of your own.
STEM-Designated Degree
International students who complete the program with an F-1 status may qualify for a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Get Face to Face With the Finance World
Leverage our strong network of Reiman School of Finance alumni as you meet with mentors located both locally and in finance capitals around the world, including New York, Chicago, London and Brussels. Harvest robust, finance-related internship opportunities in the Denver metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.
Prep for the CFA and CFP Exams
The experiential learning approach at Daniels makes the coursework more applicable to real life.
ASHTON DUFFIELD | 2025
As part of the customizable curriculum, our students often use independent studies to prepare for Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) exams. Our program is also accredited by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) board of standards. Beyond these two credentials, students have also studied for a wide range of professional finance-oriented credentials and licenses. Faculty, advisors and coaches provide tailored advice regarding career opportunities. As a result, more than 90% of our graduates typically have full-time jobs upon completion of the program.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
a See degree requirements regarding the ways to obtain credit for prerequisite courses.
b Electives can be taken in the investments, business finance, wealth management or financial institutions tracks. Courses outside of the finance discipline, such as accounting or business analytics, are also available for use as electives in coordination with your academic advisor.
Please note: Course sequences are recommended and subject to change based on availability. See graduate degree plan for degree requirements.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION AND ANALYTICS
Transform big data into even bigger actions with a master's degree in business analytics from Daniels. In as few as 11 months (with the option of attending part time), you’ll learn how to ask the right questions to make informed, data-driven decisions. The skills you’ll gain are particularly relevant today, with emphasis on cutting-edge technologies including machine learning and AI. Business analysts are in high demand, with strong professional marketability and competitive salaries.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Experiential Capstone Project
If you want to work in the real world, you have to prepare for it. Your individual capstone project will begin early in the program as you build a portfolio of experiences.
You’ll set the scope and develop a work plan for a hands-on consulting project. Using knowledge you’ve acquired in the classroom, you’ll analyze actual data and help real clients make better business decisions.
Let’s Get Technical
Turn data into business decisions using the entire spectrum of analytic tools, from visualizations and analytic models to machine learning and AI. Technologies including PowerBI, Python, R and a variety of other tools will give you an edge in solving complex problems to stay ahead of the curve—and the competition.
Balanced Curriculum
This program balances the three pillars of business analytics: information management, statistical and analytic modeling, and business decision-making.
STEM-Designated Degree
The capstone project was a big selling point. It reflects the curriculum planning at Daniels—innovative and strategic.
TARINI SHARMA | 2026
International students who complete the program with an F-1 status may qualify for a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Connections that Matter
You’ll have access to a unique group of advisory board members who offer a wealth of industry knowledge and provide valuable insights into potential career paths.
Business Analytics
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Capstone Planning
Advanced Modeling With R Project Management
Python Programming Optimization
Business Databases
Data Warehousing and Visualization
Predictive Analytics
Analytics and AI
Business Statistics Introduction to Business* Data Management
*Introduction to Business is only required for students without previous business degrees. Part-time programs (8 quarters) and custom programs (anywhere from 5-15 quarters) are also available.
Quarter 1/3 are offered Fall/Spring and Quarter 2/4 are offered Winter/Summer.
Please note: This course sequence is subject to change. QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Daniels brings together a solid foundation of business fundamentals, an in-depth focus on an area of your choosing, and leadership courses that prepare you to take the next step in your career and drive change in your organization. The curriculum is stackable, and there are opportunities to take one-day, 1-credit Sprint courses as part of your education. Plus, when you complete the degree, you'll have the opportunity to earn a graduate certificate credential to add to your resume.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Learn to Lead
Our MSM program is unique; not only will you learn to lead teams and organizations, but you’ll develop yourself as a strategic leader in the process. Throughout the program, you'll be exposed to experiential learning activities where you'll apply what you have learned in the classroom to real-world challenges.
Career Services
In partnership with Daniels Career Services and Denver companies, you’ll learn business-critical tools that are being used today to make important decisions. In addition, each student will work one on one with a Daniels career coach to define their own career path and go-to-market plan.
Business Foundations
The program introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting, business analytics, finance and marketing.
Specialized Pathways
The MSM is unique in that it allows you to specialize in a particular industry while simultaneously earning a formal academic credential.
Career-Readiness Sprints
To prepare you for your career, you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of 1-credit Sprints designed to immerse you in specific knowledge and skills.
This program has allowed me to thrive on close relationships and a well-rounded education. Daniels promotes an engaging and collaborative environment.
MIA DEMARCO | 2024
Portfolio Project
Get hands-on experience with Denver organizations and businesses. Students will have the opportunity to consult with a business or nonprofit, addressing their problems with solutions that pass the market test. For example, you may develop market feasibility for a manufacturer, HR processes for talent retention at a service company, or a strategic growth plan for a nonprofit.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The first courses in the MSM program are designed to provide a strong grounding in business fundamentals like marketing concepts, finance, business analytics and accounting. You’ll then use a graduate certificate to develop specialized knowledge in the industry that most interests you.
Each specialized graduate certificate encompasses 16 credits that focus tightly on one industry. Finally, you’ll learn to use your knowledge in courses focused on leading teams and organizations.
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
Channel your creativity, ambition and abilities, and turn them into high-powered marketing finesse with the Master’s in Marketing at Daniels. You’ll tackle real-world challenges and master the tools that are changing the game. Choose from a variety of specialized marketing areas to hone the skills you need to become an expert—and leader—in the field.
The MS Marketing program offered core classes like analytics that took my learning from undergrad to the next level.
ZAK MBEREKO | 2026
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Professional Growth
You want to find the right career, and we want to help you. Our professional development and leadership series, which runs throughout your academic journey, complements the University of Denver's 4D Experience.
Networking and Internship Opportunities
Our students leverage connections with Daniels alumni around the world who support them in their studies, in their careers and beyond. We also use our extensive connections in and around Denver to help you build your network of marketing professionals and land outstanding internships.
Real Projects, Real Clients
From studying consumer behavior in our Consumer Insights and Business Innovation Center (CiBiC) to competing in case competitions, you’ll find numerous opportunities to roll up your sleeves and apply what you've learned in class to active client projects. The work you lead with real companies will teach you to think critically, solve problems and embrace ambiguity.
Career-Ready Curriculum
The marketing coursework is constantly updated to match the newest industry trends. Our faculty regularly incorporate lessons on artificial intelligence and what it means to lead in the digital age. Plus, you can customize your learning via six career pathways, and can obtain many industry certifications along the way or add specialized certificates to the degree.
Faculty with Diverse Backgrounds
Our faculty are the best combination of research-active professors with PhDs and industry practitioners who have a passion for teaching. The blend results in a vibrant learning environment with a mix of perspectives.
SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE
31% OUT OF STATE 69% IN STATE
a Professional Development & Leadership is a series of three one-credit courses, which includes two half-day immersions per quarter, career coaching sessions, and other workshops and seminars.
b Foundations of Marketing is a zero-credit onboarding course that all students are required to pass. It provides a foundation for the MS Marketing program and guidance for how to succeed in the program.
c Marketing Internship is a zero-credit requirement to graduate from the MS Marketing program. The internship may be taken any time during the school year or in the
summer preceding or following the program. It can be waived with approval.
d Marketing Concepts can be switched with an elective if certain requirements are met.
e Marketing Assessment is a zero-credit reflection and program evaluation students are required to pass. It assesses student growth and transformation during the program.
Please note: This course sequence is subject to change. Part time options available.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment is the only program in the nation that combines real estate finance, investments, development and construction management in a renowned and accredited business school. The Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management maximizes your potential by ensuring that you’re more than market-ready. Whether you’ve just begun your career or you’re a seasoned professional who needs to fill in some gaps to leverage your options, we have a program to fit your career stage.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Our Mission is Focused on 3 Es:
Educate
At Daniels, your learning laboratory is the rapidly growing metropolis of Denver. With guidance from our faculty scholars and practitioners, you'll learn to think beyond the classroom and applying what you learn to the real world.
Experience
Get involved in national and international student competitions, education-enhancing workshops, our flagship global immersion program and innovative design projects to complement your in-class learning.
Engage
With regular information sessions, industry panel events, interaction with leaders, companies, board members, and trade organizations, and participation in national and international conferences, you’ll emerge with the network to build a solid foundation for your career.
360° Vision
As a veteran and working mom, I chose the Burns School for its ethical focus, real estate expertise and an alumni network that truly supports you beyond the classroom.
MIMI JONES | 2024
The Burns School is committed to delivering the country's most advanced education in real estate and construction management. Our full life cycle approach prepares students to be industry leaders by integrating their learning and knowledge across the professional disciplines associated with real estate, project and asset management. This approach allows students to deliver greater value, mitigate risks and lead innovation in this unique industry.
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
CORE COURSES
Fundamentals of Real Estate and the Built Environment or Legal Aspects of the Built Environment*
Income Property Finance
Real Estate Financial Analysis
Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal
Corporate Real Estate and Management Introduction to Architecture and Design Management**
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Construction Building Systems** TRACKS
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Syndications/ Entrepreneurship
Development
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AWARDS, AID AND APPLICATION INFORMATION FINANCIAL AID
MERIT-BASED AWARDS
Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships at the time of admission. No separate application is needed. These awards are based on a variety of factors, including academic and standardized test performance and relevant work experience. Typically, over 80% of students receive a merit-based award from Daniels.
Merit-based awards typically range from 10% to full tuition for the full-time Denver MBA program and between 10-60% of tuition for other programs. Some of our scholarships include Daniels Merit and Global Fellows. Graduate assistantship positions require a work commitment of 10 hours each week and include a partial tuition waiver and stipend.
EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENT
The employer reimbursement program allows students to defer payment until after final grades have been distributed each quarter.
NEED-BASED AID
To qualify for federal funding, domestic students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact us to learn more.
U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
GI Bill: Both Montgomery and Post 9-11 GI Bills can be utilized at Daniels.
Yellow Ribbon Program: The Daniels College of Business offers unlimited Yellow Ribbon funding.
GMAT/GRE NOT REQUIRED
The Daniels College of Business is a GMAT/GRE-optional institution. If you determine that your application will be stronger with GMAT or GRE scores, please submit them when you apply.
