University of Colorado Colorado Springs: College of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA Areas of Emphasis

The MBA degree requires a minimum of five (5) electives. Students may choose to focus on a particular specialization or Area of Emphasis with their electives. In most cases, an Area of Emphasis requires three (3) or four (4) electives, leaving room in the degree plan for one (1) or two (2) electives from other disciplines.

Some electives are only available on campus, some are only available online, and some are available via both delivery methods. The table below outlines the options available for each of our Areas of Emphasis. Click on any Area of Emphasis for more information.

AREA OF EMPHASIS

CAMPUS

DISTANCE (ONLINE)

Accounting

Yes

 -

Finance

Yes

Yes

General Business

Yes

Yes

Health Care Administration

 -

Yes

Innovation Management

Yes

Yes

International Business

Yes

Yes

Management

Yes

Yes

Marketing

Yes

Yes

Operations Management

Yes

 -

Project Management

 -

Yes

Service Management

Yes

 -

While students are welcome to take campus or online classes, the tuition does differ depending on the delivery mode. See the tuition schedule for more information.

About Areas of Emphasis:

You do not have to pursue an Area of Emphasis. A General Business MBA allows students to customize their degree by selecting any five (5) MBA electives.

 

Dual Emphasis:

Students may choose to pursue more than one Area of Emphasis. In cases where there is overlap a class may be counted toward more than one emphasis.

For example, the International Finance class can be used toward both the Finance and International Business Areas of Emphasis.

 

Transcript & Diploma:

Area(s) of Emphasis will be reflected on the student's transcripts. However, the diploma only reflects the degree, Master of Business Administration.

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