Hybrid MBA

Designed for working professionals, the Leeds Hybrid MBA program offers a supportive cohort structure with both in-person and remote learning components.

This two-year program provides a clear progression of foundational courses during the first four semesters. In the final two semesters students can customize their degree to support their professional goals by choosing electives drawn from finance, marketing, management, operations, and entrepreneurship. Hybrid MBA courses offer flexibility for busy professionals, but retain networking opportunities and the benefits of live interaction with professors and students.

Additionally, students have the option to enroll in electives from the Evening or Full-Time MBA programs, based on space availability (see tab titled “Sample List of Electives” for more information).

Click on this link to access the program summaries for the Evening, Executive, and Full Time MBA programs. 

Orientation will take place April 25-26, 2025 on the CU Boulder campus.

Additional program prep work in advance of your first year will need to be completed prior to the start of the program May 12, 2025.

Note: Semester Calendar Dates are tentative and subject to change.

Summer Session Courses - May 12 to August 15, 2025

Session A | May 12 - June 27, 2025
     Quantitative Methods I
     Social, Moral, and Economic Foundations for Business

Session B | June 30 - August 15, 2025
     Quantitative Methods II
     Foundations of Teamwork

Semester Notes:
     Each course is 1.5 credit hours, for a total of 6 summer semester credit hours.
     May 14, 2025: Weekly Faculty-optional (WFO) sessions begin. Please see Program Format tab for more information.
     Saturdays: 5/17, 5/31, 6/21, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9
     Strongly recommended: Financial Accounting fall pre-term workshop and related assignments

Fall Semester Courses - August 21 to December 5, 2025
     Financial Accounting
     Managerial Economics

Semester Notes:
     Each course is 3 credit hours, for a total of 6 fall semester credit hours.
     September 10, 2025: WFO sessions begin.
     Saturdays: 9/6, 9/27, 10/25, 11/15

Spring Semester Courses - January 8 to April 24, 2026
     Corporate Finance
     Operations Management

Semester Notes:
     Each course is 3 credit hours, for a total of 6 spring semester credit hours.
     January 14, 2026: WFO sessions begin.
     Saturdays: 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11

Note: Semester Calendar Dates are tentative and subject to change. 

Summer Session Courses - May 11 to August 14, 2026

Session A | May 11 - June 26, 2026
     Marketing Management (3 credits)
     Foundations of Leadership (1.5 credits)

Session B | June 29 - August 14, 2026
     Strategy (3 credits)
     Managerial Communications (1.5 credits)

Semester Notes:
     Students will take 9 summer semester credit hours.
     Late May: Capstone kickoff meeting
     May 13, 2026: WFO sessions begin.
     Saturdays: 5/16, 5/30, 6/13, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8

Fall Semester Courses - August 20 to December 4, 2026
     Courses chosen from Electives.

Semester Notes:
     Students will take 6 fall semester credit hours.
     Capstone Project begins. The capstone will be completed over the next two semesters.
     August 26, 2026: WFO sessions begin.
     Saturdays: 8/29, 9/26, 10/24, 11/14

Spring Semester - January 7 to April 23, 2027
     Courses chosen from Electives.

Semester Notes:
     Students will take 6 spring semester credit hours.
     Capstone Project - Enrollment visible in Buff Portal
     January 13, 2027: WFO sessions begin.
     Saturdays: 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/10

Graduation will take place on May 1, 2027.

Pathway programs are designed specifically for Full-Time MBA program. However, the electives that make up the Pathways may be available to you in another delivery method, depending on your schedule and course availability. Therefore, Part-Time MBA students can enroll in electives from the Evening, Hybrid or Full-Time MBA programs and select MS courses. Enrollment is based on available space, with preference given to the "home" program. Schedules are subject to change.

Students will enroll in 12 elective credit hours in Year 2 of the program.

Elective courses include:
     Advanced Data Analytics (3 credits)
     Applied Financial Management (3 credits)
     Topics in Finance: Wealth Management (3 credits)
     Executive Leadership (1.5 credits)
     International Business & Strategy (3 credits)
     IT & Business Strategy (3 credits)
     Market Intelligence (3 credits)
     Negotiating and Conflict Management (1.5 credits)

The list of electives offered is subject to change based on overall enrollment and faculty availability.
 

In addition to your remote coursework and assignments, Hybrid MBA students meet in-person one to two Saturdays per month. 
 
Typically students meet in-person one Saturday per month. Due to condensed schedules, two Saturdays per month maybe necessary. Please see the "Curriculum and Semester Calendars" tabs for more information. 

Saturday classes meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are dedicated to practice, discussion, and group work. Hybrid MBA students should also anticipate Wednesday evening Zoom sessions in select courses determined by faculty (these are the WFO sessions highlighted in semester notes in the above menu tabs).

The final two semesters of elective courses are divided into eight week modules. Students take electives in each 8 week module, or they may also chooose to take full semester electives instead. In total, students take 12 elective credits in the Hybrid MBA program. Electives will vary in availability and may require a minimum enrollment in order to be offered.

All class meetings are recorded should a student have a work conflict.

The estimated cost of attendance will be $59,400 for the entire 42 credit program.
Program costs are billed in six equal installments of $9,900. Tuition and fees are not expected to change during the two-year program, though unforeseen situations could result in an increase.

Applicants to the Hybrid MBA program are automatically considered for competitive merit scholarship awards. Selected candidates will be notified of their scholarship in the admissions letter. Leeds also offers scholarships that require a separate application, consisting of an essay submission. To apply, you must first have an active Leeds Graduate Application.

Click here for more information about the estimated cost of attendance and financing.

Finally, students may apply for scholarships and fellowships from private sources (outside of the University of Colorado Boulder and the Leeds School of Business) to help finance their degree. Click on the links below for more information.

     List of Outside Scholarship Search Websites
     List of National Fellowships

Prospective students considering the Hybrid MBA program should review our website for information about deadlines, application requirements, and admissions criteria.

If you decide to apply, you will start by creating an account in our application portal.

International students: The Hybrid MBA program is not eligible for the student visa program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Prospective MBA students who require a student visa should consider the Full-Time MBA program.

The Hybrid MBA Program at the Leeds School of Business is dedicated to creating a collaborative community centered on a cohort experience.

Our high-performing students come from a variety of backgrounds and professions. With a minimum work requirement of 2 years and strong academic requirements, the result is a rich learning environment of peers, faculty and connections to Boulder and the Front Range's business community.
 

Hybrid MBA students in the Class of 2026 are employed by the following companies:

Leeds values the leadership and management skills our veterans contribute to the school.

Our MBA programs offer collaboration, community, and support to build on the skills you’ve developed during your military service. We will help you build the business skills that will prepare you for a significant role in a civilian career. We also recognize that our military veterans are making a significant transition into a civilian career, and offer resources and support. For more information, please review our website and the links below:

Office of Veterans Services

MBA Veterans Club

Also note: The application fee for active US military and US military veterans will be automatically waived at the time of submission.

If you have questions, we invite you to connect with us in one of the following ways:

• Sign up for a virtual event or appointment, hosted by a member of our graduate admissions team.
   
• Send us an email at leedsgrad@colorado.edu.
   
• If you would like to be added to our mailing list, complete our interest form for the Hybrid MBA program at Leeds.

Additional Resources regarding the Leeds School of Business:
     Leeds School of Business Homepage
     Program website: Hybrid MBA
     Professional Development and Mentoring
     View a pre-recorded information session for Part Time MBA Programs
     Centers of Excellence
     Faculty Directory