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U.S. News & World Report Rankings Cement CSU College of Business Online Programs Among Top in Nation

College of Business Extends Yearslong Streak with Best Online Programs in Colorado

The CSU College of Business Online MBA and Online Master of Computer Information Systems are ranked the best in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report, continuing a yearslong streak of excellence for both programs. For the eighth consecutive year, the Online MBA was ranked the top in Colorado by the magazine, and the Online MCIS was recognized as top in Colorado for the seventh year running. Taught by research faculty and driven by the College’s innovative, professional-quality video production, the programs have helped thousands take their careers to the next level.

U.S. News & World Report No. 1 Best Online MBA in Colorado

Online MBA earns Top 50 ranking, #1 in Colorado eight years strong

The immersive online experience has been the state’s top-rated online MBA since 2018 and was ranked No. 34 among all public institutions nationwide.

U.S. News & World Report No. 1 Best Online IT in Colorado

Online MCIS earns Top 25 ranking, #1 in Colorado seven years in a row

Recognized as the top online IT program in the state since 2019, the program is among the Top 25 across all programs nationwide.

A veteran works on online master's program classwork on a laptop.

Nationwide Leaders in Veteran Education

Using federal education benefits to kickstart a civilian career is easy with the College of Business’ online programs. The Online MCIS and MBA are respectively ranked No. 22 and No. 32 nationwide for veterans.

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More Than Tech Support

Students need more than academics to prepare them for a new career. Online students receive individualized academic support, academic advisement and career development services to help achieve their goals.

The Online MBA evolves from DVDs in the mail to an online MBA program for professionals.

Decades of Innovative Technology

Drawing on distance education roots that stretch back to 1969, online programs build on cutting-edge video broadcast technology and online delivery systems that blur the line between the online and classroom experience.

Alumni and Students Making an Impact

Online MBA Alum Chosen as City Manager

Drawing on her MBA to supplement the decades of experience she gained in local government, Kelly DiMartino has been named Fort Collins’ new City Manager.

ROTC, MCIS prep student for cybersecurity career

Following in his grandfather and father's footsteps, Kyle Shetler combined Air Force ROTC and the MCIS to prepare for a military career.

MBA students visit the Los Angeles Lakers home office

Online MBA Students Visit NBA Team, Social Platform

As part of a two-day immersion trip to Los Angeles, students looked into the operations of the Los Angeles Lakers and social media giant Snap Inc., among others.

What Alumni Are Saying

“Colorado has been a fantastic place for me to work and live. Being part of a program with an institution connected to a state I love made sense. Plus, the solid ratings and reputation of the program did not hurt, either.”
Adam Holdridge
2023 OMBA Alum

“When I was researching different computer science grad programs, I found that you either had to have a computer science degree or already be working in the industry with quite a bit of experience. I like this program because anyone from all walks of life can participate.”
Ash Kann
2023 OMCIS Alum

“One of the most amazing aspects of the CSU College of Business is their motto, ‘Business for a Better World.’ This sentiment permeates every aspect of the program and is self-evident through opportunities like the international business experience.”
Eddie Norgard
2023 OMBA Alum

More Rankings for the College of Business

Financial Times Best Business School

The College is among five schools worldwide – and the only in North America – recognized as leaders in responsible business education.

No. 1 Better World MBA

The College’s MBA programs were ranked the best in the world among large programs for sustainability by Corporate Knights.

PIEoneer Awards Best Business School

Recognizing the partnership with LEAP Scholar to provide a path for international students, The PIE named the College its 2024 Best Business School.

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