MBA Programs Comparison Chart

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MBA Programs Comparison Chart
AttributeFull-Time MBAEvening MBAHybrid MBAExecutive MBA
Ideal CandidateCareer switchers or individuals seeking a full-time immersive experience with a summer internship between the first and second year.

Best for students looking for plenty of opportunities to network, join clubs, compete in competitions, and participate in other extra and co-curricular activities.		Working professionals who want to pursue their MBA while continuing to work.

Best for students that want a part-time, in-person program.		Working professionals who want to pursue their MBA while continuing to work.

Best for students that want a part-time program, and a blend of remote and in-person experiences.		Working professionals in leadership roles seeking upward mobility and the leadership skills for the C-suite while building a network with a close-knit cohort.

Best for those that want a part-time program and blend of remote and immersive in-person experiences.
Work ExperienceMinimum of 2 years preferred2+ years2+ years8+ years
GMAT/GRE RequirementRequired; limited waivers availableTest optionalTest optionalTest optional
Program Format
  • Full-time
  • In-person
  • On-campus
  • Part-time
  • In-person
  • On-campus

Mixed format:

  • Asynchronous remote
  • Synchronous remote weekday evenings
  • In-person Saturdays

Mixed format:

  • Asynchronous remote
  • Synchronous remote
  • 6 intensive in-person residencies
Program Elements
  • Cohort-based
  • Meets daily
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • Optional Pathways
  • Includes summer internship
  • 55 credits total
  • Cohort-based
  • Meets in-person 2 nights per week
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • 42 credits total
  • Cohort-based
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives selected at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • 42 credits total
  • Cohort-based
  • Lockstep curriculum with an emphasis on leadership, inclusion, and innovation.
  • 12 months of individual career coaching.
  • Final residency at global location.
  • 45 credits total
Degree Start Date/TimelineJuly; 2 yearsMay; 2 yearsMay; 2 yearsAugust; 2 years
Program CostCO Resident: $65,519

Other USA: $79,315

International: $86,330

Learn about financing the Full-Time MBA.		$59,400

Learn about financing the Evening MBA.		$59,400

Learn about financing the Hybrid MBA.		$89,000

Learn about financing the Executive MBA.
Degree EarnedMaster of Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business
University of Colorado Boulder
This chart is intended to show an overall comparison of our MBA programs. It is not intended to provide comprehensive program descriptions. Program details are subject to change. We will update this chart with new or additional information, as it becomes available.

Full-Time MBA

Ideal Candidate

Career switchers or individuals seeking a full-time immersive experience with a summer internship between the first and second year.

Best for students looking for plenty of opportunities to network, join clubs, compete in competitions, and participate in other extra and co-curricular activities.

Work Experience

Minimum of 2 years preferred

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Required; limited waivers available

Program Format

  • Full-time
  • In-person
  • On-campus

Program Elements

  • Cohort-based
  • Meets daily
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • Optional Pathways
  • Includes summer internship
  • 55 credits total

Degree Start Date/Timeline

July; 2 years

Program Cost

CO Resident: $65,519

Other USA: $79,315

International: $86,330

Learn about financing the Full-Time MBA.

Evening MBA

Ideal Candidate

Working professionals who want to pursue their MBA while continuing to work.

Best for students that want a part-time, in-person program.

Work Experience

2+ years

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Test optional

Program Format

  • Part-time
  • In-person
  • On-campus

Program Elements

  • Cohort-based
  • Meets in-person 2 nights per week
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • 42 credits total

Degree Start Date/Timeline

May; 2 years

Program Cost

$59,400

Learn about financing the Evening MBA.

Hybrid MBA

Ideal Candidate

Working professionals who want to pursue their MBA while continuing to work.

Best for students that want a part-time program, and a blend of remote and in-person experiences.

Work Experience

2+ years

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Test optional

Program Format

Mixed format:

  • Asynchronous remote
  • Synchronous remote weekday evenings
  • In-person Saturdays

Program Elements

  • Cohort-based
  • First year: core classes
  • Second year: electives
  • Electives selected at student's discretion
  • Track not required
  • 42 credits total

Degree Start Date/Timeline

May; 2 years

Program Cost

$59,400

Learn about financing the Hybrid MBA.

Executive MBA

Ideal Candidate

Working professionals in leadership roles seeking upward mobility and the leadership skills for the C-suite while building a network with a close-knit cohort.

Best for those that want a part-time program and blend of remote and immersive in-person experiences.

Work Experience

8+ years

GMAT/GRE Requirement

Test optional

Program Format

Mixed format:

  • Asynchronous remote
  • Synchronous remote
  • 6 intensive in-person residencies

Program Elements

  • Cohort-based
  • Lockstep curriculum with an emphasis on leadership, inclusion, and innovation.
  • 12 months of individual career coaching.
  • Final residency at global location.
  • 45 credits total

Degree Start Date/Timeline

August; 2 years

Program Cost

$89,000

Learn about financing the Executive MBA.

Each program leads to Master of Business Administration from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder.
These program cards are designed to help you compare our MBA programs. They are not intended to provide comprehensive program descriptions. Program details are subject to change. We will update these cards with new or additional information, as it becomes available.