Corporate Knights ranks College's MBA programs No. 3 in North America, No. 4 globally for sustainability
We're thrilled to share that the College’s MBA programs have been ranked the No. 3 Better World MBA in North America, No. 4 globally and No. 1 among large programs by Corporate Knights. While the “large programs” category is new, the MBA programs moved up one and three spots among North American and global MBA programs, respectively.
“The College of Business is committed to empowering our students to use business to build a better, more sustainable world,” said Beth Walker, Dean of the College of Business. “These prestigious rankings reflect the outstanding contributions of our world-class research faculty as well as the achievements of our alumni, who use what they learned to change their communities and the world. Together, we are shaping the future of business.”
This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to our Business for a Better World vision and the consistent efforts of our faculty, staff, students and alumni. We hope it makes you as proud to be a Biz Ram as we are!
Research for a Better World
Q&A: What does the rise of ‘buy now, pay later’ mean for online shopping?
Whether they’re buying a trendy new outfit or groceries, Americans shopping online are increasingly presented with the option to “buy now, pay later.” Online retailers partner with services such as Klarna, Afterpay or Affirm to offer buyers the option to pay in installments, typically without interest if repaid on time.
As the holiday shopping season approaches, the marketing department’s Jon Zhang and the finance and real estate department’s Hilla Skiba discuss the impact these installment plans have on retailers — and on consumers.
Can Spirit Halloween repeat its success with Christmas?
Spirit Halloween's pop-up store model has influenced how we do business, but will its latest endeavor to enter the Christmas market be a success? The management department's Zac Rogers spoke with CSU's The Audit podcast about whether this business model is as spooktacular as it seems.
Researchers give new ruling on fake online reviews, testimonials 4.5 stars
The marketing department's Jonathan Zhang and the computer information systems department's Hamed Qahri-Saremi explain how two landmark Federal Trade Commission rulings cracking down on deceptive online reviews and testimonials could impact consumer trust online.
The murky implications of right to disconnect laws
An Australian law, popularly known as the right to disconnect, recently granted workers the right to ignore their bosses outside of business hours. The computer information systems department’s Adela Chen and the management department's Samantha Conroy discussed the new legislation.
World-Class Programming
Gain the skills needed to succeed in the dynamic field of finance
In the College's nine-month Master of Finance, you'll learn how to apply quantitative methods to the complex discipline of finance with an emphasis on building job-ready skills. The program is rigorous and practical, featuring a comprehensive study of corporate investment and risk management. You’ll become proficient in the theoretical principles, processes and practices of modern finance and learn to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Interested in sustainable business and corporate finance? The College also offers a dual degree of the Master of Finance and the top-ranked Impact MBA.
Discover how to innovate and develop your ideas into viable ventures
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow your business or you're interested in introducing innovative ideas to an existing organization, the College's Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you position yourself to succeed in today’s dynamic market with the necessary entrepreneurship and innovation skills to launch successful ventures.
Alumni of CSU's Fort Collins campus are eligible for a 15% tuition benefit on the College's on online graduate programs.
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