#1
Online MBA in Colorado for 9 Consecutive Years
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
#1
Better World MBA program in the U.S. among large schools
#11
Online MBA for employability in North America
Earn an MBA Designed for Flexibility and Choice
With an Online MBA from CSU’s College of Business, you can confidently commit to earning your MBA without compromising the life you have or the quality of your degree. You’ll earn the same degree as those pursuing their MBA on campus, with flexibility in course timing and delivery — complete your MBA in as little as 16 months or extend up to five years with our flexible schedule options.
Our Online MBA is taught by the same award-winning faculty that lead our MBA courses on campus, whose leading-edge research and insights shape your learning.
You’ll have support throughout your learning journey, including:
- Dedicated academic advisors
- Virtual classroom support
- Career counseling and professional development services from our Career Management Center
The quality of our in-house support has contributed to CSU’s College of Business being recognized as the top-ranked Online MBA in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report for nine consecutive years and the # 1 Better World MBA among large schools nationwide.
Our program offers maximum flexibility to suit your lifestyle while providing a degree employers value. The application process is easy and there is no GMAT requirement.
Specialize In Skills That Employers Need
The business skills and practices employers demand most are at the heart of our 36-credit Online MBA. Mastering these five areas will enhance the background and experience you’ve earned in your career and prepare you for what's next.
Throughout our program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of business, while gaining proficiency in five competencies: innovation, financial, leadership, data analytics and using business for a better world.
Customize Your MBA
Build on the core fundamentals of our Online MBA and make your degree your own with nine elective credits. That's 25% of the program you can use to deepen your expertise in a competency. Add a credential with one of our 14 graduate certificate options. Your professional goals are unique, and the choice is all yours.
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“The Online MBA program allowed me to pursue my degree without pausing my life. I love that the program never required me to sacrifice quality for convenience. The faculty and staff were so accessible and helpful, and I truly feel like I got a world-class education on my time and schedule. I cannot imagine any better way to get an MBA.”
Amanda Giacalone, Online MBA Alum
This Is Your MBA – Choose Your Path
Whether you’re looking to take on that next leadership role, re-entering the workforce or changing your current direction, our Online MBA provides you with the essential skills you need to compete in today’s market along with choices to make this your MBA for your life.
3 Ways To Learn: Our flexible Online MBA is our most popular format, but you can also choose from our in-person Evening MBA or our remote, live-learning format called the Mosaic MBA that places you in the classroom alongside our Evening MBA students.
Start Dates: We understand life is busy! That’s why we offer start dates in January, March, May, August and October so you can start at any time of the year. Just remember, applications are due about one month in advance of the starting month.
Graduate Certificates: Broaden your understanding of critical business functions by completing a certificate. Each of our 14 certificates applies toward your MBA degree, allowing you to accomplish your academic goals without adding extra time or work.
Elective Credits: Choose from 40 elective courses to deepen your knowledge in key competencies. Your electives help you develop skills specific to your industry and career goals and accentuate your expertise in your field.
16 months or up to 5 years: Pursuing an MBA is a big investment in your future, and ours is designed with the flexibility to fit your life. The relevant insights, strategies and skills you learn can be applied at work the very next day.
Interested in
attending full-time for 16 months? Would
evening classes two nights each week work with your schedule? See if our
in-person Evening MBA or virtual
Mosaic MBA format is right for you.
An Experience Focused on You
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Our MBA’s emphasis on applied learning includes analyzing real-world topics, working case studies and opportunities to engage with thought leaders and industry executives.
Additional signature experiences like our business immersion trips accentuate classroom learning and expose you to top industries and business leaders in Northern Colorado.
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Promising Career Outcomes
College of Business MBA alumni are among the top salary earners at CSU.
The Career Management Center is available to every CSU College of Business student and alum to provide you the resources and support to achieve your career ambitions.
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A Reputation Employers Value
The College of Business is respected by employers and recognized among the best business schools in the nation, including:
- #1 Better World MBA among large schools nationwide (Corporate Knights, 2025)
- #1 Online MBA in Colorado for the 9th consecutive year (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
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Unmatched Online Student Experience
Not all online MBAs are the same, and nowhere is that more apparent than in our virtual classroom. We've mastered the way we use technology to deliver an immersive student experience beyond voice-over PowerPoint. Our collaborative, 360-degree classroom includes 5 professional broadcast cameras and studio-quality audio. You'll feel like you're in the room, even if you're a world away.
AACSB Accreditation
Less than 6% of the world’s 16,000 business schools are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The CSU College of Business’s AACSB accreditation demonstrates how we harness business for a better world across our community while ensuring your MBA degree provides the academic quality and career outcomes to fuel your goals.
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