In the News
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December 6, 2018 Nine alumni to join graduates for silver anniversary
Mary Feten, MBA, College of Business will be joined alongside other UCCS silver graduates to represent five of the six colleges, including two who earned multiple degrees at UCCS. -
December 6, 2018 UCCS recognized as a best place to work in El Paso County
UCCS was recognized as the second-best workplace for organizations and business with more than 299 employees. The university improved one spot from the 2017 awards. The Gazette will publish its annual Best Workplaces supplement in the Dec. 9 edition. -
November 29, 2018 Giving Tuesday raises $140,000 for student scholarships
Fifteen scholarships were supported by #GivingTuesdayUCCS in 2018. In the first three years, more than $238,000 was raised for student scholarships across campus. This year brings the four-year total to $378,300. -
November 19, 2018 Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado and UCCS partner for Multi-Generational Professional Seminar Series
As the employee age profile continues to diversify, the need for workforce-specific training has never been more critical. We are excited to enter our third year of partnership with the BBB of Southern Colorado to offer applicable and timely professional development opportunities to the Pikes Peak region and beyond. -
November 1, 2018 UCCS attends 2018 Daniels Fund Ethics Consortium Summit
A UCCS delegation of four students, four faculty members, and four business members attended the 5th annual Daniels Fund Ethics Consortium Summit on October 18-19 in Denver, Co. -
Corporations that contribute to political campaigns will often receive favorable contract terms that can be measured in the newly developed “Sweetheart Index.” -
October 31, 2018 Mayor recognizes outstanding young leaders
Mayor John Suthers recognized individuals in five categories for making extraordinary efforts in their fields and having a positive impact on the Springs community. -
October 25, 2018 Alldredge models hard work to others
Patrick Alldredge still has about a year left at UCCS, but already he’s helping families plan and save for their children’s college education. -
October 25, 2018 Warrick earns prestigious organizational development award
For his work throughout his career, the Organization Development Network Association presented Warrick with the Lifetime Achievement Award. -
October 23, 2018 Executive education breakfast series launch a success
Last Friday, a nearly sold-out UCCS Downtown held the first-ever “Business Breakfast Series @UCCS” session. -
October 19, 2018 UCCS to host 2019 Play the Game international conference
UCCS will host international sport journalists, scientists and officials in the first Play the Game conference held outside of Europe. -
October 5, 2018 Colorado Springs economy expected to continue outpacing nation
The strength of the local Colorado Springs economy and the diversified growth of the state economy were among the top highlights from the 22nd UCCS Economic Forum. -
September 28, 2018 New faculty join campus
More than 40 new faculty members joined UCCS this fall. Today, meet faculty members from the College of Business. -
September 26, 2018 Forum on Colorado Springs economy moves to UCCS
The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Economic Forum will move onto campus next month for the first time in its 21-year history. -
September 21, 2018 FIFA whistleblower coming to UCCS to discuss corruption in soccer
As FIFA underwent bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, Bonita Mersiades worked to uncover the flawed and corrupt practices of top executives that led to investigations in two countries. -
September 19, 2018 New UCCS downtown campus means business
The UCCS Downtown center was launched Sept. 10 with a door-opening ceremony held outside the distinctive building. -
September 18, 2018 Students develop lasting connections at annual Career Networking Night
On September 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., UCCS students and alumni will practice their communication skills, explore internship and career opportunities, and develop lasting connections with businesses and community professionals. -
September 14, 2018 UCCS Downtown opens to fanfare and celebration
Opting for a “door opening” ceremony as opposed to the traditional “ribbon cutting” festivities, city and university officials celebrated the opening of UCCS Downtown Sept. 10. -
September 14, 2018 UCCS enrollment surpasses 12,500 in 12th straight year of growth
UCCS experienced its 12th straight year of record-setting enrollment as more than 12,500 students enrolled in classes for the fall 2018 semester. -
September 13, 2018 UCCS Economic Forum to predict what’s ahead for region Oct. 4
Colorado Springs and much of Colorado enjoyed record prosperity in 2017. Will that continue or should local businesses and government agencies prepare for change? -
September 10, 2018 UCCS opens new downtown campus to better connect students with the community
The otherwise nondescript Alamo Annex at 102 S. Tejon St. on Monday became UCCS Downtown. -
September 10, 2018 UCCS remains a top-10 public institution in the West
UCCS continues to rank among the top 10 public regional universities in the Western United States in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. -
August 30, 2018 UCCS Downtown opens Sept. 10
UCCS Downtown will open Sept. 10 with an open house for the campus community. -
August 29, 2018 Nine faculty selected as ethics fellows
Nine new faculty members will serve as Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS Fellows during the 2018-19 academic year. -
Starting Sept. 17, students will be able to travel across the world without leaving campus when The Portal returns to campus for a second installation. -
August 27, 2018 Covey to deliver keynote at 2018 Ethics First event
Stephen M.R. Covey, the bestselling author of “The Speed of Trust,” will deliver the keynote address for faculty, staff and students at the annual UCCS Ethics First event Sept. 11. -
August 22, 2018 Bailey wins Accolades honor
Economist Tatiana Bailey, director of the UCCS Economic Forum, was named business leader of the year by the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday. -
August 21, 2018 Bailey named SCWCC Business Leader of the Year
Tatiana Bailey, director, UCCS Economic Forum, was recognized as the 2018 Business Leader of the Year during the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Accolades Awards Luncheon Aug. 21 at the Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. -
August 15, 2018 Mini-MBA program surpasses expectations, readies for Year 2
The College of Business Mini-MBA program at UCCS announced the completion of a successful inaugural year as graduates collectively accomplished $2.9 million in achieved and projected impact, more than doubling the requirements of the capstone project. -
Two UCCS students placed at the 2018 U.S. Collegiate Figure Skating Championships August 2-4 in Adrian, Michigan. -
Colorado Springs is the most desirable place to live in the United States, according to a recent survey by U.S. News and World Report. -
"The most rewarding part is consulting with students and local entrepreneurs to help guide them through entrepreneurship. I’m available as their free consultant for as long as I’m breathing." -
Tatiana Bailey, director, UCCS Economic Forum, is one of eleven Colorado Springs businesswomen to be nominated for the Accolades Business Leader of the Year Award. -
July 20, 2018 Chronicle names UCCS a 2018 “Great College to Work For”
UCCS earned recognition as one of 60 four-year institutions across the United States as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” in 2018 by The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
July 13, 2018 College of Business welcomes new dean
College of Business faculty, staff and community members welcomed Stephen P. Ferris as the new dean during a reception at the Ent Center for the Arts July 12. -
Three students and three alumni of the UCCS PGA Golf Management program were among the hundreds of volunteers, interns, staff and caddies who helped stage one of the sport’s largest annual events. -
UCCS will bring the energy and exceptional teaching of one of the state’s fastest-growing universities to the center of Colorado Springs with the opening of UCCS Downtown in fall 2018. -
June 22, 2018 College of Business professor awarded tenure
The CU Board of Regents approved eight awards of tenure for UCCS faculty, including College of Business associate professor Jian Ma. -
UCCS announced the names of the students who achieved academic success during the spring 2018 semester with President’s or Dean’s List honors. -
More than 420 people attended the sold out LEA Luncheon to celebrate Brenda Smith, one of two UCCS alumni to ever receive this honor. -
McConnell, 26, will soon also have in hand his bachelor of science in business with an emphasis in marketing and minor in resource management. A degree he could not have imagined acquiring eight years ago when he enrolled for the first time. -
Philanthropist and community entrepreneur Brenda Smith will receive the 2018 UCCS College of Business Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award at a May 18 campus luncheon. -
International student and 2018 UCCS Student Employee of the Year, Agatha Graselia, will graduate with a degree in accounting and a minor in finance. -
William Shatner, a science fiction icon from the original “Star Trek” series with more than 250 film and television appearances, encouraged students to take the lead and explore the future during the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala for the UCCS Bachelor of Innovation program. -
Colorado Springs is the No. 2 “Best Place to Live” in America, according to the 2018 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. -
UCCS and CU leaders celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Bachelor of Innovation program during the host campus report to the Board of Regents April 5 in Berger Hall.
Important Questions
College of Business undergraduate students will earn a Bachelors of Science degree in Business or a Bachelor of Innovation degree. There are 11 areas of emphasis where Business students can focus their area of study and graduate with a particular distinction, such as Finance, Accounting, or PGA Golf Management. For more on areas of emphasis, visit our Areas of Emphasis page.
Graduate students can earn a Masters of Business Administration, or MBA degree or a Master of Science in Accounting, or MSA degree. Again, there are specific areas of emphasis that MBA students can specialize in. For more information on the MBA and MSA degrees, visit our Masters Degree page.
Admission to the UCCS College of Business is competitive. Admitted undergraduate students generally have an ACT composite of 24 (22 Math, 24 English) or above, or an SAT score of 1080 (Verbal + Math) or above, and fall within the top 30% of their senior class. However, students with lower credentials can still be admitted. For more information on strengthening your admission candidacy, visit our Future Students Undergraduate Admission page.
For graduate admission questions, please contact our Graduate Programs Office.
Most undergraduate students at the UCCS College of Business who are Colorado residents will spend between $7,024 - $8,658 on tuition and fees per year (depending on the number of classes he/she takes). For students from states that participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange program, this ranges from $12,676 - $15,274. For other non-resident students, this ranges from $18,436 - $18,565.
On-campus housing expense averages $10,200 per year, including meals.
For a more detailed breakdown of what your costs could be, visit our Costs & Financial Aid page.
For details about graduate student costs, please contact our Graduate Programs office.
College of Business students are positioned for success through internships and career placement, as well as real-world business skills that they can apply immediately in the workplace. Employers comment that UCCS College of Business graduates are ready to contribute to their organization right away due to their case-study based training and hands-on experience using the skills they learn in the classroom.
Our Career and Placement Office places hundreds of students into internships and full-time positions each year. Studies show that students who have gained experience in their field through internships are much more likely to secure a position upon graduation. For more information on internship and career placement, please visit our Career Development Center website.
Probably not. While managing paying for college and taking on debt is every individual student's responsibility, on average, UCCS graduates do better than most. Based on the most recent published data, UCCS students graduated with an average debt load of approximately $25,500, far below the national average of $35,000. UCCS helps students manage their debt by offering numerous student employment options, as well as generous financial aid awards.
Also, UCCS students manage their debt well, having an average default rate of only 2.8% compared to a national average of 12% (AY 2011-12). For more information on paying for college, please visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid website.
Business Research Corner
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November 30, 2018Social and environmental impact: Does it matter?
We surveyed 65 upper-level undergraduate students. In regard to future employers, 75.4 percent agreed that it is important to work for an environmentally friendly firm. -
November 2, 2018When and how to give employees job autonomy
Job autonomy, has been of increasing interest to companies and to scholars conducting research on how to design jobs for optimal performance. -
September 28, 2018Sharing info may impact commitment
Sharing good or noncontroversial financial information is easy, but for many managers sharing complex or negative financial information can be challenging. -
August 24, 2018To pay or not to pay? How to properly compensate interns
While it’s true that internships are beneficial and provide meaningful work experience, there are several negative side-effects to unpaid internships. -
July 27, 2018Customizing your board
A board of directors can be a valuable asset for a company. But it requires time and resources to create a useful board. -
June 21, 2018Cybersecurity isn't just IT's problem
So much effort has been spent on the technical aspects of cyber that very little has been done to educate non-technical team members on their role in preventing cybersecurity issues. -
Salespeople sell, cross-sell and up-sell all in the context of your customer experience. -
April 27, 2018How good is your company’s mobile strategy?
If it comes down to you and a competitor for a higher search-engine ranking, the firm with a better mobile experience for customers will win. -
March 23, 2018Hedgehog leaders are necessary for innovation
SEI is better construed as an aspirational, rather than an operational, problem. -
February 23, 2018Resurrecting old roles can help with new competition
Leaders are often at a loss to compete with the increasing speed and seemingly incessant barrage of new competitors. -
January 26, 2018Retaining Employees
Baby Boomers have shown themselves to be loyal and reliable employees with excellent problem-solving skills - characteristics many companies and organizations desperately need. -
December 22, 2017Holding each other accountable for ethics in business
Employees at all levels of an organization may deviate from acceptable practices, yet they can also help detect ethical lapses. -
December 1, 2017Refine interviewing process for better results
The primary purpose of employee selection interviews is improving your odds both of hiring candidates who will be good employees and of rejecting those who would not be good employees. -
October 27, 2017Creating a digital strategy that can grow business
The first thing a business owner needs to consider is why they are investing in digital assets beyond a clean, professional website. -
September 15, 2017Rely on employee expertise to fix business processes
Accomplishing substantive improvements in any organization can happen using a few simple techniques that take advantage of employee expertise and experience. -
Growing organizations can make intentional decisions about which opportunities to accept by paying attention to their strategy and strategic fit. -
July 28, 2017How to manage an international sales opportunity
There are other important factors to consider when entering a new international market. -
June 23, 2017The team-building paradox
How skilled a leader is at building high-performance teams is important to their organization's competitive advantage. -
April 28, 2017Minimum wage hike can be overcome
Businesses need to understand how their response to the new law will impact customers. Managers also need tools to cope with rising labor costs that maintain service levels and increase customer satisfaction. -
April 28, 2017Rethinking corporate social responsibility
If done effectively, social and environmental efforts are not necessarily taxes on businesses, but profit-building strategies that create win-win situations. -
March 24, 2017Monitor your KPIs with a performance dashboard
A performance dashboard provides managers with a tool to tackle information overload. -
February 24, 2017Processes make world of difference to customers
More often than not, the source of the problem is that the process has not been designed adequately to meet customer expectations. -
January 27, 2017How to lead change and overcome resistance
Managers and leaders must strive for high performance and simultaneously introduce potentially disruptive change. -
December 23, 2016Manage customer experience to enhance bottom line
Professor Jeffery Ferguson contributes to the new College of Business column in the Colorado Springs Business Journal, Business Research Corner -
December 1, 2016Difficult conversations: Planning your route to success
Having difficult conversations to improve employee and work group performance is a necessity in today's competitive business environment. -
As a scholar of organizations and leadership, one of the most common questions I get from leaders is how they can motivate employees to go “above and beyond” their job descriptions.
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