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The application process for the Professional MBA and Master of Science degrees
Unlike many other universities of similar size, admissions at University of Colorado Denver is a highly personalized process. We feel this is crucial in order for you to continue your academic career with as smoothly as possible.
The college selection process is one of the most important decisions you will make, one that will likely impact the rest of your professional life. At the UC Denver Business School, we acknowledge and appreciate the importance of that choice, and we strive to ensure that you have all of the information you need.
From the day you first submit your application packet, to the day an admission decision is made, you are guided by seasoned professionals who bring with them years of higher education experience.
Graduate admission requirements
If you are applying for the 11-month MBA, Executive MBA or the Executive MBA in Health Administration, please refer to their application requirements.
Graduate programs at the University of Colorado Denver Business School are designed to provide a rigorous learning atmosphere to students who are serious about furthering their business education and careers. The following qualifications are used to determine the likeliness that applicants will succeed in the school's programs.
Previous education
Your complete academic records, including GPAs and previous coursework are considered. Undergraduate degrees do not have to be in business, but they must be from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
Testing
GMAT
You should take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) before you apply. The GMAT is required to be considered for admission. The GMAT is a standardized assessment that helps business schools assess your qualifications for advanced study in business and management.
The Business School uses the test as one predictor of academic performance in the graduate business programs. The average GMAT for admitted students is 560.
An application will be reviewed without a GMAT score if the applicant has a previous graduate degree. If the admissions committee cannot make a decision based on the information available, the applicant will be notified of the need for the GMAT score. We recommend you apply well before the application deadline if you are applying without the GMAT in the event that you do need to take the GMAT.
The University of Colorado Denver's GMAT identification number varies by program (see below). Please take this number with you on test day and use it to send your scores to us.
GMAT program codes
- MBA programs (except the 11-Month MBA), MPB-0G-78
- 11-Month MBA, MPB-0G-65
- MS programs, MPB-0G-75
- PhD program, MPB-0G-29
GMAT test tips
The Business School offers a GMAT Test Tip session before ever Information session. The next sessions are:
- Thursday, September 4th
- Wednesday, September 17th
- Wednesday, October 8th
- Thursday, October 16th
- Wednesday, November 19th
RSVP to a GMAT test tip session
Information on the GMAT format, and preparation »
TOEFL
If you are an International applicant and your first language is not English you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), even those who were taught in English in their home countries. The TOEFL may be waived for international applicants who have either:
- studied for one year (30 or more hours) at an United States university
- completed a bachelor’s degree in the United States
- completed Level VI at Spring International accompanied by a letter from Director Jeanne Hind
The minimum TOEFL score required to be considered for admission is 525 (paper-based) or 197 (computerized version) or 71 (Internet-based).A score of 550/213/79 is preferred.
Information on taking the TOEFL can be obtained by visiting the TOEFL Web site.
IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.
TOEFL school code
- 4875
Work experience
Relevant background and a history of increasing responsibility are viewed positively, but are not required for admission.
Interview
Students applying to the health administration programs are required to meet for an interview with the admissions committee.
Applications
We have multiple ways for you to apply, you may:
- Complete an application online
or Print and mail your application
- Domestic Students: Print out and mail a Domestic (inside the USA) Graduate Business Application
- International Students: Print out and mail an International Graduate Business Application. You will also need to print and mail the Financial Statement for International Students
- You should print request a recommendation form to be sent to those you would like recommendations from.
Please print and refer to the instructions for filling out the application, and essay questions. Applications can also be obtained from the graduate programs office at 303-556-5900.
Plan to submit materials early to expedite processing. Deadlines apply to all required documents.
Application deadlines
- Fall semester
- Domestic applications, June 1
- International applications, March 15
- Spring semester
- Domestic applications, November 1
- International applications, October 1
- Summer semester
- Domestic applications, April 1
- International applications, January 15
- 11-month MBA, fall admission only (please see the 11-Month MBA application page for specific requirements as they are different)
- Domestic, June 15
- International, May 15
