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Master of Business Administration (Professional Program)

Colorado State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 74,223 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,329 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Degree MBA
Duration 21 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fort Collins, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Business Administration (Professional Program) 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 (Professional Program) 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

  1. Duration: 21 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 74,223 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,329 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
  6. Location: Fort Collins, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration (Professional Program) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Weeks 1-16: BUS615 - Accounting (4 credits)
  2. Weeks 1-8: BUS620 - Leadership, Ethics and Motivation (2 credits)
  3. Weeks 9-16: BUS621 – Strategic Decision Making (2 credits)
  4. BUS601 – Quantitative Business Analysis (2 credits)
  5. BUS650 - Supply Chain Management (2 credits)
  6. BUS626 – Managing Human Capital (2 credits)
  7. BUS630 - Information Management (2 credits)
  8. BUS616 - Financial Statements and Analysis (2 credits)
  9. BUS635 - Business Economics for the World Market (2 credits)
  10. BUS640 - Financial Principles and Practice (2 credits)
  11. BUS655 - Marketing Management (2 credits)
  12. BUS641 - Financial Markets and Investments (2 credits)
  13. BUS656 - Marketing Strategy and Planning (2 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Admission requirements require a strong undergraduate performance from a four-year accredited institution, at least four years of professional work experience, and a strong GMAT score. Students in the Professional MBA Program complete the program in the following two year sequence, with a fall start.
Colorado State University’s Graduate School’s criteria for graduate study is a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) from an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 74,223 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,329 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 74,223 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 41,329 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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

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Colorado State University

Fort Collins, United States

public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 21 months