UCCS Mini-MBA

Growth. Transformation. Confidence.

Develop Business Acumen & Strengthen Decision-Making Skills

The UCCS Mini-MBA through the College of Business at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) offers professionals the opportunity to learn broad business concepts and skills in a relatively short timeframe - perfect for gaining business essentials while balancing work and personal commitments. This non-degree 13-week program is for working or transitioning professionals who aspire to deliver more value within their career by developing business acumen and immediately applying newly gained knowledge and skills.

What is the UCCS Mini-MBA?

In the UCCS Mini-MBA, participants will learn current business theory, research, and best practices within an interactive learning environment. Participants will then immediately apply their new knowledge and skills in an ongoing capstone project. Drawing on evidence-based strategies and faculty expertise, this program provides unparalleled opportunities for growth and transformation.

How will the UCCS Mini-MBA benefit you?

Gain broad business knowledge.
Apply new business acumen and skills through a capstone project.
Personal & professional transformation.
Build lasting connections with cohort peers.
Learn from top UCCS business professors.

Want to Learn More about the Mini-MBA?

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Program Capstone Project

$75K in 75 Days

Participants of the UCCS Mini-MBA will individually complete the program capstone project, $75K in 75 Days. The project involves choosing and implementing a business strategy that will have a direct business impact of $75,000 within an organization in a 75 day timeframe. Program staff and faculty mentor participants through the project, ensuring successful outcomes. The project allows participants to implement newly acquired business concepts and skills, resulting in a business impact of at least $75,000. Participants will have 75 days from the last program session to implement the capstone project within their organization.

Organizations who nominate participants to the UCCS Mini-MBA will have capstone projects implemented for their respective organizations, thus quickly realizing the ROI of their investment to the program.

UCCS Mini-MBA 2019

What will you receive upon completion of the UCCS Mini-MBA program?

75K Gold Award & Certificate of Completion

A final program event will take place after the 75 day timeframe, where each participant will deliver a short briefing on their project and resulting impact. Referring organizations will be invited to the final event, along with key stakeholders from the university and community. Participants will be recognized for successfully completing the program and project and will be given a Certificate of Completion, signed by the dean of the College of Business and the program $75K Gold Award.

This is the moment you've work hard for, this is deserved and earned because you've grown, transformed gained and confidence in your business abilities. Your hard work has proved to you that YOU are a successful working professional-- no matter the challenge-- you are prepared.

Who Should Attend

The UCCS Mini-MBA is intended for individuals who aspire to build a strong foundation in business skills in order to deliver more value within their career. The program is for individuals who do not necessarily have a business background. The UCCS Mini-MBA is recommended for those who are building their professional pathway and/or transitioning into a different career. Additionally, those who are considering a graduate business degree (MBA) in the future would benefit from the program.

Limited to a cohort of 24 participants.

Recommended participants include:

Manager or Supervisor
Director
Sales Professional
Account Manager
Business Owner
Military or Veteran
Business Development
Next Generation Taking Over a Family Business
Non-Business Professional
Individuals Considering a Graduate Degree

Pricing

Early Bird Registration

December 20, 2020 - March 31, 2021

$4,000 USD

* No additional discounts apply to early bird registration
Regular Registration

April 1 - August 30, 2021

$4,500 USD
Late Registration

After August 30, 2021

$4,700 USD
Discounted Registration

CU Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni & Military

*Alumni from any CU institution and/or OPED executive education programs are eligible for discounted registration rates off of regular registration fees. Volume and Military discounts are also available.

For registration discount code, please contact the OPED office at oped@uccs.edu.

Price Includes

DINNER

Light dinner provided before each session

MATERIALS

All books, program manuals and course materials

APPAREL

All program apparel

NETWORKING

Networking with peers in cohort for the opportunity to build lasting relationship beyond the program

Support

Ongoing business faculty support at no charge throughout and beyond the Mini-MBA program.

Professional Headshots

You will receive professional headshot photos upon completion of the program.

Discounts

You will receive discounts on all future executive education programs through the UCCS College of Business.

Timing & Important Dates

Program sessions are held on a weekly basis, meeting on-time per week for 13-weeks
Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Fall 2020 program dates: September 15, 2020 - December 15, 2020
Capstone project implementation timeframe (outside of classroom): December 15, 2019 - March 11, 2021
Capstone program project due date: March 2021
Final program event | Capstone project presentations and graduation: March 2021

Program Schedule & Session Topics

The UCCS Mini-MBA will cover a broad range of business concepts and skills within the following schedule:

Week	Date	Session Topic
1	Tuesday, September 15, 2020	Strategy & Value Creation: Creating Value Through Innovation
2	Tuesday, September 22, 2020	Strategy & Value Creation: Building a Business Case
3	Tuesday, September 29, 2020	Leadership & Working with People: Developing Personal Leadership Power
4	Tuesday, October 6, 2020	Leadership & Working with People: Leading Change Through People
5	Tuesday, October 13, 2020	Operations & Process Improvement: Designing Efficient Processes
6	Tuesday, October 20, 2020	Operations & Process Improvement: Implementing Effective Workflow
7	Tuesday, October 27, 2020	Service Marketing & Selling: Serving Your Customers
8	Tuesday, November 3, 2020	Service Marketing & Selling: Selling to Internal & External Customers
9	Tuesday, November 10, 2020	Accounting & Metrics: Budgeting & Planning a Project
10	Tuesday, November 17, 2020	Accounting & Metrics: Making Decisions from Accounting Data & Reports
NO CLASS		*No class for Thanksgiving holiday*
11	Tuesday, December 1, 2020	Finance & Metrics: Acquiring & Managing Financial Resources
12	Tuesday, December 8, 2020	Finance & Metrics: Tracking & Measuring Project Performance
13	Tuesday, December 15, 2020	Capstone & Project: Putting the Pieces Together
P	Project Implementation Timeframe	$75k in 75 days: 2020 Dates Coming Soon 10 days for Christmas and New Year not counted
G	Date Coming Soon	Project Presentations & Graduation Awards & Certificates/Networking Event

Perks for Graduates - UCCS MBA Program GMAT/GRE Waiver

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MBA OR MSA PROGRAM

If a program participant decides to continue their education and applies to the UCCS MBA program within 5 years of successfully completing the UCCS Mini-MBA, the College of Business will waive the professional work experience requirement for the GRE/GMAT waiver petition. Eligible participants must meet other enrollment and acceptance criteria established by the UCCS College of Business, Graduate Programs.

(The UCCS Graduate Programs office normally charges a $100 waiver fee, which will also be waived.)

FORMAT

This professional development program consists of the following elements to create a strong learning environment:

Lecture
Discussion
Interactive exercises
Real-world examples
Hands-on learning
Real-time implementation of tools and strategies

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that professionals occasionally have changes in plans or schedules that will result in their not being able to attend the program as planned. If you wish to cancel and receive a full refund, you must submit your request in writing via email to OPED@uccs.edu at least 5 business days prior to the program start date.

COLLEGE DEGREE?

The UCCS Mini-MBA does not count towards a college degree program (undergraduate or graduate) and is not intended to replace a for-degree MBA program.

For information on a MBA/MSA graduate program. Please click here.

COLLEGE CREDIT?

The UCCS Mini-MBA program will provide broad business acumen in a format designed to be immediately applied. Participants will not receive college credit for the program.

Meet the UCCS Mini-MBA Faculty

SEE ALL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION FACULTY

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Tom Duening, Ph.D.

Management Department Chair; Associate Professor, Management; Director, Center for Entrepreneurship; El Pomar Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship, College of Business

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Lisa Stein, M.A. & C.P.A.

Business Lecturer for Accounting & Internal Audits

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Jeffery M. Ferguson, Ph.D.

Professor of Service Management and Marketing, College of Business

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Scott Van Ness, ABD

Instructor of Operations Management, College of Business

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Shane Sherman, MBA

Instructor of Leadership and Management

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Tom Zwirlein, PhD

Emeritus Professor of Finance

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