Metropolitan State College of Denver

What you'll study

The curriculum combines core MBA coursework with a 9-credit concentration. Six concentration options listed by the program are:

• Accounting — builds skills in data analysis, modeling, and business software for analytics and management roles.
• Business Analytics — focuses on organizing, modeling, and analyzing data using industry software to support data-driven decision-making.
• Digital Marketing — develops data-driven marketing skills, industry certifications, and practical experience in digital channels.
• Finance — emphasizes data-driven finance skills and applied experience for leadership roles, including in tech and startups.
• Human Resource Management — prepares students to lead talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness with applied HR tools.
• Strategic Management — trains students to evaluate organizations, identify strategic issues, and create actionable plans for business decisions.

Entry requirements

The program accepts students from both business and non-business undergraduate backgrounds and offers resources such as leveling information and non-degree seeking options to accommodate varied preparation. Specific admissions criteria are provided through the MBA admissions materials.

Career prospects

Graduates take roles across sectors including business, nonprofits, technology, higher education, healthcare and aerospace. The program highlights alumni working in finance, marketing and sales, operations, engineering, analytics and human resources; graduates use the MBA to move into leadership, strategic, and analytics-focused positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

MSU Denver positions the MBA as an exceptional value; on average students complete the degree for less than $25,000 total. The program also points prospective students to tuition and financial aid resources to explore funding options.