UCCS Mini-MBA
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.
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.
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:
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Manager or Supervisor
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Director
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Sales Professional
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Account Manager
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Business Owner
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Military or Veteran
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Business Development
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Next Generation Taking Over a Family Business
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Non-Business Professional
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Individuals Considering a Graduate Degree
Pricing
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Early Bird RegistrationDecember 2019 - March 31, 2020
$4,000 USD
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Regular RegistrationApril 1 - August 30, 2020
$4,500 USD
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Late RegistrationAfter August 30
$4,700 USD
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Discounted RegistrationCU Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni & Military
*Alumni from any CU institution and/or OPED executive education programs are eligible for Discounted Registration rates
For registration discount code, please contact: Pamela Preston, Program Specialist at ppresto2@uccs.edu or 719-255-4725.
Timing & Important Dates
Program Schedule & Session Topics
The UCCS Mini-MBA will cover a broad range of business concepts and skills within the following schedule:
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1 | 2020 Dates Coming Soon |
Strategy & Value Creation: |
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Strategy & Value Creation: |
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Leadership & Working with People: |
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Leadership & Working with People: |
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Operations & Process Improvement: |
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6 |
Operations & Process Improvement: |
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NO CLASS |
Study Week - No Class |
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7 |
Service Marketing & Selling: |
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8 |
Service Marketing & Selling: |
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9 |
Accounting & Metrics: |
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10 |
Accounting & Metrics: |
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NO CLASS |
No class for Thanksgiving holiday |
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11 |
Finance & Metrics: |
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12 |
Finance & Metrics: |
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Capstone & Project: |
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P | Project Implementation Timeframe |
$75k in 75 days: 2020 Dates Coming Soon |
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Project Presentations & Graduation |
Perks for Graduates - UCCS MBA Program GMAT/GRE Waiver
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.)