Professional MBA

Designed for professionals throughout the region and around the world to study together in a dynamic learning atmosphere, students learn from each other’s diverse work experiences. In addition to the rigorous academic experience, students benefit from successful team building and long-term networking opportunities. The program focuses on fundamental aspects of advanced business, highlighting issues with immediate applicability to the workplace. Evening classes are held on the Fort Collins campus.

Program Application Checklist For the Professional MBA

Applicants can expect an admission decision in about three weeks after the application deadline which is normally May 1.

Once an admission decision is forthcoming, applicants will receive a written notice of decision from the University’s Graduate School and the College of Business.  Once admitted to the MBA program, an  admittant will receive information about class registration, textbooks, and course procedures from the MBA program advisors.

Please use the following checklist to complete your application documentation.

• Graduate School Application Form is completed online.
• The $50.00 application fee is paid upon completion of your online application with a major credit card.
• Cover letter/statement of purpose stating your purpose for pursuing a graduate degree and the value you feel you bring to the program. This cover letter may be attached to the Graduate Application Form or sent separately to the College of Business.
• GMAT waiver petition, if applicable, may be submitted using the GMAT Waiver Petition Form (pdf version). Note that the GMAT Waiver Petition requires a verification of employment history by one of the three references used in the application process.
• Letter to the Graduate Admissions Committee explaining the circumstances relating to academic performance below the requisite 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate or graduate study.
• College of Business Applicant Data Sheet (Click Here)
• Current résumé, this may be attached to the Graduate Application Form or sent separately to the College of Business.  
• GMAT/GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores must be sent directly to the University. Do not include student copies of GMAT/GRE or TOEFL/IELTS scores. These scores must be sent directly from Pearson VUE (GMAT) or Educational Testing Service (GRE or TOEFL/IELTS) to the College of Business.
• One (1) official transcript from each institution you have attended in a sealed envelope; these may be sent directly to the College of Business or issued to you and then sent to the College of Business. 
• Three (3) professional recommendations using the College of Business’ Recommendation Form in sealed envelopes (pdf version)
• Graduate Assistantship Application (for MSBA, MMP, MAcc or Professional MBA Program applicants only), if applicable. Priority is given to applications received by April 1, 2013.
• Military personnel and veterans: A copy of your military ID, separation papers, or a copy of recent orders is required to qualify you for the Military Tuition Reduction Program. Federal and state employees: A copy of a recent pay stub clearly showing the organization with whom you are employed is required for you to be eligible for the Tuition Reduction Program.