Master of Business Administration (Early Career)
Colorado State UniversityProgram Overview
The Master of Business Administration (Early Career) at Colorado State University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 21 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (Early Career) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 21 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 16,984 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (Early Career) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business Systems and Processes
- Assessment and Development
- Management and Placement Strategy
- Quantitative Business Analysis
- Accounting Concepts
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Leadership and Teams
- Organizational Communication
- Managing Human Capital
- Business Economics for the World Market
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Management
- Practicum
- Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Colorado State Universitys Graduate Schools criteria for graduate study is a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) from an accredited four-year undergraduate institution and, in the case of international applicants, a successful TOEFL or IELTS score if English is not the official language in the country of origin or the candidate did not graduate from an American university.
- In addition to university criteria, the College of Business has admission criteria that must be met for all graduate programs. The College of Business uses a self-managed application process to allow you more control over the timing and completion of your application. An acceptable GMAT score is required. The Graduate School Application Form is completed online only and will come directly from the Graduate School to the College of Business.
- The decision to admit an applicant is based on an evaluation of the candidate\'s potential for the successful completion of the graduate business program, the ability of the candidate to add to the perspective of the class and the school\'s ability to accommodate a limited number of students. A primary goal of the Colorado State University graduate programs is to select a richly diverse set of candidates with various undergraduate/graduate degrees and professional experiences.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,984 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,984 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,996 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States
public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 months
