BUSINESS EDUCATION
ELEVATED
Global Innovative Passionate Challenging Collaborative AT THE BASE OF PIKES PEAK, THE FOUNDATION FOR
GLOBAL ACHIEVEMENT W
e are in the business of building successful futures. This is the measure by which we
succeed or fail. Every faculty member, every program and every resource at our disposal is leveraged to create a market-relevant, innovative education with regional and global networks that make us the nerve center for a world of opportunity. Fulfilling this aspiration is one of the reasons that we’re ranked as a “Best Business School” by U.S. News & World Report. But this is just the beginning.
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We place a College of Business student in a new internship or career every
hours
DEEP ENGAGEMENT WITH PROFESSORS, COMMUNITY, AND REAL-WORLD
OPPORTUNITY We leverage deep academic and business experience to bring challenging coursework to life — in the classroom and in the business arena, where our relationship-building yields electrifying hands-on opportunities that light the path between theory and practice.
AACSB Accredited Fewer than 5% of business schools in the world earn accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Our AACSB accreditation provides assurance of a high-quality, rigorous and relevant business education.
The UCCS College of Business has held AACSB accreditation since 1990.
PROGRAMS Degrees Awarded - Bachelor of Science in Business - Bachelor of Innovation - Master of Business Administration Undergraduate Areas of Emphasis - Accounting - Business Administration - Finance - Human Resources Management - Information Systems - International Business - Management - Marketing - Service Management - Sport Management Graduate Areas of Emphasis - Accounting - Finance - General Business - Healthcare Administration - International Business - Management - Marketing - Operations Management - Project Management - Service Management
91
%
of our regular business faculty hold the highest credentials in their field.
WELL-ROUNDED WITH
UNIQUE SPECIALIZATION Steeped in world-class instruction and challenged with real-world application, the UCCS College of Business graduate is a well-rounded participant in the global economy, equipped for a world of opportunity.
Total Enrollment at UCCS Elevation Metro Area Population
604,542
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11,132
300+
Days of sunshine per year
Men’s Fitness
“Fittest City in America” Over
150 parks, 48 open spaces and 260 miles of trails
INTERNSHIPS AND
CAREERS
Internships provide the link between curriculum and the real world; one that tells prospective employers that a UCCS business graduate can make an immediate impact on their organization. Our Career and Placement Office provides you with the skills, training and networking opportunities to help you stand out when you
GLOBAL
EDUCATION
21st century business graduates must be prepared to compete in a global marketplace. We prepare our students by fusing international business concepts into every level of curriculum. Opportunities to study abroad at partner institutions and interact with students from all over the world on our own campus further enrich our students’ global perspectives. Whether it is for one semester, a summer break, or a full year abroad, we help prepare you for bigger opportunities in a world that’s becoming more interconnected by the minute.
meet with potential employers, and we assist you in finding internships and career placement for launching your successful future.
LEADING
THE NATION
TO BUSINESS CAREERS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT The UCCS College of Business set a new standard for sport management education when it launched the Sport Management program in 2008. Class sizes are small. Opportunities abound, both for general Sports Management students and for participants in our innovative Soccer Management track.
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Students come from and
states
countries
PGA
GOLF MANAGEMENT COMBINING YOUR PASSION FOR GOLF WITH INNOVATIVE BUSINESS EDUCATION. Launched in 2003, the PGA Golf Management program delivers specialized curriculum that includes 16 months of strategic internships at locations like The Broadmoor, Bandon Dunes, Pebble Beach, and hundreds of others — producing students with inside-track advantages for golf management positions and business degrees that make them competitive in any industry.
SOCCER
MANAGEMENT THE #1 PLACE IN THE U.S. FOR LAUNCHING BUSINESS CAREERS IN SOCCER. An accomplished faculty and our unparalleled regional and
67
of our PGA Golf Management students secured internships last year at courses such as Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass and the Riviera Country Club.
global networks make our Soccer Management track the launch pad for ambitious business students whose dream is to work in Major League Soccer, the English Premier League and beyond. Soccer management students will conduct an exclusive semester-long practicum with the Colorado Rapids, rotating through departments such as Marketing, Ticketing, Sponsorships and Soccer Operations, gaining hands-on experience and building their own professional network.
ONLINE
EDUCATION
MBA You’re the CEO of your education. Earn your MBA online or through an online/on-campus mixture according to your needs.
Studying remotely doesn’t mean sacrificing quality.
and online MBA offers small classes, taught by the
Whether you are earning your degree online or on
same Ph.D. professors who teach on campus, and our
campus, you want to make sure your curriculum,
AACSB International accreditation is your guarantee
classmates and professors are of the highest quality.
that your education is world-class. Complete your
Our online undergraduate degree completion program
degree on your terms from anywhere in the world.
BUILDING A MORE
ETHICAL WORLD one student at a time.
Whether a student or a seasoned professional, everyone faces ethical decisions that will have longlasting implications for their lives, careers, companies and communities. The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS is the catalyst for the real-world application of principle-based business ethics education that is relevant and engaging, equipping them to respond to the challenging dilemmas they’ll find in the everchanging business environment.
WE ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF BUILDING
SUCCESSFUL
FUTURES™
LEARN MORE Contact: 719-255-3120 business@uccs.edu 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80918 www.uccs.edu/business