2022 Graduate Brochure

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

A LETTER FROM DEAN CHOUDHURY

Greetings from the Daniels College of Business!

I am delighted that you are considering our graduate programs. At Daniels, we’re intentional about delivering an experience that enables you to create immediate value. The marketplace is defined by staggering levels of change, increased competitive pressures, global connectivity and technological disruptions. Problem resolution, critical and analytical thinking, agility and cultural awareness are just a few of the attributes required to succeed in the 21st-century economy.

To keep our students prepared, we are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating the professional landscape—creating and developing a variety of programs to match. In just the last year, we have introduced a new master’s degree in digital leadership, a number of professional certifications and innovative short courses we call Sprints.

In our programs you’ll be challenged with meaningful, action-based learning experiences, enriching co-curricular opportunities—including case and business plan competitions— and critical and thoughtful debates among your peers and faculty. Simply put, Daniels graduates are in demand because they leave us market-ready with creative problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills. What’s more, they possess the character and self-awareness that are valued by today’s hiring partners. During your time in the program and after you graduate, the invaluable, global Daniels network of more than 40,000 alumni stands ready to help. The connections you make here will open doors and create lifelong ties.

Firmly rooted in ethics and principle-centered leadership, our curricula and community will offer you an enhanced experience that results from sustained exposure to differences. Our innovative approach to business education includes commitments to both the public good and to our own standards of integrity.

On behalf of the Daniels community, I look forward to partnering with you to accelerate your career and transform your life.

Sincerely,

VIVEK CHOUDHURY, PhD Dean | Daniels College of Business

WHY DANIELS

Founded in 1908, Daniels is the eighth-oldest accredited business college in the nation. And while our roots are here in Colorado, our alumni network and innovative programming give us a global reach. We focus on getting you out of the classroom and into real-world organizations where you’ll have opportunities to learn, lead, achieve and make an impact on the community. You’ll leave Daniels marketready and armed with the tools you need to create the change you want to see. Daniels is different.

WHY DANIELS:

LIFE IN DENVER

There’s no place like Denver. Visit Denver once and you’ll know why it’s one of the nation’s fastestgrowing and top-ranked cities. Home to many national and international corporations, start-up companies and nonprofits, Denver is an ideal place to earn your graduate degree while building business connections. The Mile High City also offers year-round sunshine, remarkable views of the Rocky Mountains, awe-inspiring concert venues and a plethora of outdoor activities.

WHY DANIELS: COMPETITIONS, CLUBS AND WORKSHOPS

At Daniels, we take hands-on learning to a whole new level. We’ll get you out of the classroom and into the world, interacting with business leaders, solving actual business problems and using your skills when the stakes are real. From case competitions and leadership workshops to innovation centers and student organizations, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. Take a peek at some of the experiential learning opportunities we provide.

Consumer Insights and Business Innovation Center (CiBiC)

Learn how to develop actionable insights that lead to innovative outcomes. This interdisciplinary laboratory provides a space for accelerating student entrepreneurship (for startups and organizational needs) by offering research apprenticeship opportunities, as well as project-based internships.

Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA)

GBSA enhances the student experience by providing networking, professional development and social activities for graduate business students. The organization supports 10 active student clubs and hosts several events throughout the year including a fall welcome event, a spring gala and networking at DU sporting events.

Race & Case

Daniels hosts the nation’s only combined business ethics case competition and alpine ski challenge. Each year, teams from top business schools around the world travel to Colorado for a unique weekend of high-altitude competition.

Entrepreneurship@DU

Have an idea for a new business or venture?

Entrepreneurship@DU provides the support and encouragement students need to take their ideas from concept to reality. This cross-disciplinary team, composed of stakeholders from across the University of Denver campus, gives students the freedom and the space to explore their interests, passions and purpose. Through curricular and noncurricular learning, Entrepreneurship@DU fosters an ecosystem focused on inclusivity, accessibility and diversity.

Pioneer Venture Group (PVG)

PVG is a venture capital fund entirely run and managed by a team of students. Members are an interdisciplinary group of students from business, law, natural sciences, engineering and computer science. PVG researches, analyzes and invests in early-state startups with a focus on the Rocky Mountain region.

NAIOP Challenge

Hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, this challenge tasks student teams with creating a vision for a selected property, conducting market research on the property’s uses, working with a local architectural firm to assist them in the project’s design, and refining the vision with respect to the zoning and entitlements carried by the property.

WHY DANIELS: CAREER SERVICES

Even before you start your program, the Daniels Career Services team is customizing programming to enhance your career and professional development. Our team is dedicated to helping you plan your internship and job search, grow and expand your network, and navigate your interviewing experience. We keep a collective finger on the pulse of a variety of industries and maintain contacts with employers, alumni and other key Daniels partners.

Programs and Events

We provide a variety of programs and events designed to integrate your career exploration with coursework, campus or online initiatives, and skills development. Our offerings include resume workshops, mock interviews and ongoing presentations focused on developing your career search skill set.

Personal Career Coaching

Our experienced career coaches partner with you throughout your unique job search. You’ll work one-on-one with these coaches to explore your employment options, enhance and focus your resume, prepare for interviews and build successful business networks. These services are available throughout your time at Daniels.

Networking Opportunities

We offer a wealth of networking opportunities with both potential employers and leaders in the community. You’ll be able to engage with employers through company visits and virtual events, information sessions, industry panels, and both general and targeted career fairs. We bring more than 900 companies to campus each year.

You’ll also have opportunities to interact with executives in various industries through our Executive Mentorship and Executives in Residence programs. Both are designed to sharpen your career readiness and enhance your interpersonal skills—all while building and strengthening your professional network.

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416 | For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

A SELECTION OF COMPANIES THAT HIRED OUR RECENT GRADUATES

Daniels Alumni

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There is an Alumni Advisory Board and three committees that can help you stay involved with Daniels once you join the alumni community.

Did you know?

Daniels offers free lifetime alumni career services, professional development and mentoring opportunities to build on your success.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

A Graduate Certificate from Daniels helps you quickly gain new skills and knowledge to advance or pivot in your career. Earn a valuable credential at your own speed or take the first steps toward a master’s degree at the Daniels College of Business with a certificate.

Graduate Certificates offer challenging courses led by experienced faculty from Daniels master’s programs, along with support and advising from Graduate Student Services. You'll gain free, lifelong career support from Daniels Career Services, access to Daniels’ powerful, worldwide network of 40,000+ alumni and a streamlined application process if you decide to apply your credits toward a master’s degree.

DO YOU WANT A 16- OR 24-CREDIT CERTIFICATE?

The 16-credit specialized certificate

This certificate lets you quickly earn a credential with four tightly focused foundation courses that build your skills in a specific area. While this certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid, students are eligible to receive meritbased scholarships.

The 24-credit advanced certificate

This certificate starts with the same foundation courses as a 16-credit certificate, then adds two more courses that either delve into the topics in more depth or allow you to explore electives. It's designed for students who are looking to develop more extensive skills or are planning to pursue a master's degree. The 24-credit certificate is eligible for both federal financial aid and scholarships.

SAMPLE PROGRAMS

Daniels currently offers a variety of certificates to help students boost their knowledge and career outlook. Both 16-credit and 24-credit certificates are available in each subject. See a few of our popular programs below:

Business Analytics

These certificates offer a deep dive into critical analysis and decision-making skills through the lens of data analytics. You'll learn basic coding principles, database design principles and data modeling techniques.

Corporate Finance

These certificates provide a deep dive into critical finance skills, including a foundational background in accounting and finance, giving you the skills you need to understand the financial performance of organizations, contribute to financial planning and evaluate investment opportunities.

Digital Transformation

Our certificates in digital transformation include immersive Sprints in emerging technologies, analytics and leadership skills needed to digitally transform organizations. You'll learn through hands-on, real-world projects.

Leadership

These graduate certificates provide a foundation in individual and organizational leadership, giving you the insights you need to motivate teams and organizations to meet their strategic goals.

PATHWAYS TO A MASTER’S

Certificates are flexible, and there are several ways they can fit into your education at Daniels. If you start with a certificate, you can choose to continue and complete a master’s program. Or, if you’re a master’s degree student, you can add a certificate to your qualifications before or after you graduate. You must earn a B or better in all classes to transfer your credits to a master’s degree program.

SCHOLARSHIPS

All applicants for both 16- and 24-credit certificates are eligible for merit scholarships. Candidates will automatically be considered for scholarships when they are admitted to the certificate program. There is no separate application required.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The primary distinction between an MBA and a specialized master’s degree is breadth versus depth. An MBA is an internationally recognized degree designed to develop the broadbased skills required for careers in business oversight and management.

Alternatively, a specialized master’s degree is designed to provide a deep dive into a specific discipline, such as accounting, business analytics, digital leadership, finance, management, marketing, or real estate and the built environment.

What’s the difference between an MBA and a specialized master’s degree?

EXPLORE THE DIFFERENCE

MBA Programs at Daniels

We are pleased to offer four different MBA programs. Choose the one that’s right for you based on your professional profile and personal needs.

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MBA PROGRAMS

Students who pursue an MBA often want to achieve a greater leadership position within an organization, or they may be in the process of switching careers. MBA students may also be interested in starting their own businesses. Earning an MBA can add both short- and long-term value to your career in the business sector and beyond. In addition to increased earning potential and career opportunities, the benefits of getting an MBA can be measured in less quantifiable ways, such as building a dynamic network, growing real-world skills and focusing on leading with innovation and integrity.

SPECIALIZED MASTER’S

Students who pursue a specialized master’s degree often want to become a specialist within a particular field. Candidates have diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience.

Candidates may have recently completed an undergraduate degree or they may have been in the workforce for a few years. Others are experienced, seasoned professionals looking to enhance their understanding of a specific discipline.

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MBA PROGRAMS

The Denver MBA Part-time Professional MBA MBA@Denver Executive MBA

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS

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Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance Master’s in Business Analytics Master's in Digital Leadership

Master’s in Management Master’s in Marketing Master’s in Real Estate & the Built Environment

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MBA PROGRAMS

The Denver MBA

SAMANTHA LAIRD

The Denver MBA, 2022

The experiential learning is an amazing opportunity that I didn’t see at other schools. By consulting with clients and working with real companies, I’m able to apply what I’m learning in the classroom to real business situations.

Imagine building a start-up, supporting an organization that works for the social good, consulting with a local corporation and traveling the world to help a business solve a major problem. You’ll experience all these things as a student in the Denver MBA program. In just 21 months, this full-time program will push you to solve real-world business challenges, provide opportunities for you to work alongside organizations and give you access to a diverse network of business leaders. With the Denver MBA—one of the most innovative management business degrees around—you’ll leave Daniels ready to change the way the world does business.

THE CHALLENGES

Each challenge emphasizes a different dimension of your development. Together, they form a cumulative experience that effectively launches your career.

Entrepreneurship Challenge

You may have a great idea for a business, but how do you get started? Using design thinking you’ll build a personalized toolkit, create a variety of potential solutions, and test and substantiate your ideas. At the end of this challenge, you and your team will pitch a validated and viable solution to an existing customer problem. 10 WEEKS

Social Good Challenge

Through engagement with community stakeholders, you’ll evaluate possible responses to identified social issues and create a plan to address them. This consulting project with a local nonprofit will allow you to apply coursework to real-world challenges. 10 WEEKS

Corporate Challenge

You’ll work with companies on a challenging business issue to deliver actionable results while further developing capabilities to succeed in complex environments. Working on a team, you’ll play the outside consultant role and provide value to corporate partners. 10 WEEKS

Global Challenge

Integrating learning outcomes from the three previous challenges, you’ll work with an organization on a major problem, providing an opportunity to balance cultural and business issues. The first 10 weeks are spent preparing on campus in class once a week, followed by a two-week working trip to your global destination. During the final five weeks, you’ll be back on campus working with your team to finalize your deliverable to your organization. 17 WEEKS

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416 | For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

CLASS PROFILE

Average Age: 29

Average Years of Work Experience: 6

Gender Distribution: 21% Female

FALL LAUNCH

Geographic Distribution: 45% In State

Out of State International: 17%

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

THE DENVER MBA CURRICULUM

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE

F ALL | WEEKS 15 Strategic Leadership Accounting I Marketing Strategy

F ALL | WEEKS 6

Ethics in Practice Statistical Learning Accounting II

SOCIAL GOOD CHALLENGE

WINTER | WEEKS 15

Leading Effective Organizations Accounting III Finance I

WINTER | WEEKS 6

Finance II Intro to Analytics Creating Sustainable Enterprises

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTIVE COACHING

GLOBAL CHALLENGE

F ALL | WEEKS 15

Intro to International Business Business & Politics Elective(s)*

F ALL | WEEKS 6

Intro to International Business Global Macroeconomics Elective(s)*

INTERNATIONAL TRIP

WINTER | WEEKS 15 Business Law Elective(s)*

WINTER | WEEKS 6

Business, Government & Society Product Management Elective(s)*

CORPORATE CHALLENGE

S PRING | WEEKS 15 Intro to Data Mining Elective(s)*

S PRING | WEEKS 6

Microeconomics Elective(s)*

SPRING | WEEKS 15

Leadership Capstone Talent Management Elective(s)*

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Fall Launch

You’ll kick off your Denver MBA experience by integrating with the Daniels graduate student community and building your network during orientation. After the start of the program, you and your cohort will attend a weekend retreat in the mountains outside Denver to further build community and push yourself outside your comfort zone.

Concentrations and Electives

You’ll take six electives throughout the course of the program that allow you to develop a concentration. Choose from six concentrations, including finance, accounting, business analytics, marketing, sustainability, or real estate and construction management. A customized or interdisciplinary concentration option is also available.

Most electives are 10-week courses. Six electives must be taken as part of the curriculum.

Leadership Development

Over the course of the 21 months, you’ll develop your personal and team leadership style with the support of an executive coach. You’ll also participate in our signature Peak Days of quarterly experiential and career workshops.

These experiences will build additional skills designed to expand perspective, grow as a team leader, and allow you to experiment with new approaches to problem solving.

Part-time Professional MBA

I chose Daniels for its cohortstyle learning—I learn best in community. While there is a lot that can be learned individually, the most important lessons I’ve learned both personally and professionally have most often happened in the context of meaningful community. The opportunity to learn and grow with a local cohort was a characteristic of Daniels that really stood out.

BRIAN LEE

Part-time Professional MBA, 2021

Designed for early- to mid-career professionals who want to continue to leverage their work experience while earning an immersive MBA, Daniels’ Part-time Professional MBA (PMBA) program will prepare you to take the next step in your career. As a PMBA student, you’ll develop critical leadership skills, find clarity on your current career path, expand your opportunities and inject power into your networks as you navigate a rigorous curriculum with a tight-knit cohort of diverse professionals. Get ready to put your career into overdrive and make your mark on the world.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Learn by Doing

Prepare for the marketplace through hands-on experiences. You'll participate in a mountain leadership retreat and take an international business trip to broaden your global mindset. The culmination is a capstone project, where you’ll serve as a consultant to a local nonprofit.

Find Your Cohort

From day one, you’ll build relationships with a tight-knit group of your peers, coming from diverse backgrounds and industries. As you take classes, solve problems and tackle challenges together, your cohort grows into a business network you’ll rely on throughout your career.

Connect Through Community

Daniels has deep ties to the Denver community, and our on-site classes ensure that you build new connections and a nucleus of support as you navigate the program.

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416

At Daniels, your peers, faculty, network of 40,000+ alumni, and the local, national and global corporate partners are invested in your success from the first day—and for the rest of your life.

Personal Growth

Be prepared to hone skills that will benefit you beyond the classroom. You’ll learn the theories and technical acumen necessary to make important strategic decisions, better manage team dynamics, pitch ideas, channel creativity and challenge your worldview to become a stronger team member and an effective leader.

Now is the Time Denver is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and is consistently ranked among one of the best places for business and careers, according to Forbes. Expand your knowledge, take advantage of the wealth of opportunities available to you and make the most of this growing business community moving forward in your career.

For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

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MBA CURRICULUM

The in-person cohort MBA experience is one of the key differentiators of our program. Recognizing the challenges of balancing career, school and home life, all class sessions are recorded. While in-class participation is expected, we do understand the occasional conflict.

MBA@Denver (online)

HOUMAM ALI MBA@Denver, 2021

As a busy professional with a demanding career, going back to school and earning an MBA seemed like a challenging goal. Once I learned about the MBA@Denver program, I realized there is an option for a busy professional like me, even with work travel. Their support system and online platform are accommodating and quite engaging. It has been extremely beneficial for me to advance my knowledge and make me more impactful in my career.

The MBA@Denver (online) allows you to earn an MBA while maintaining a balanced life. Our blended format of online classes and in-person immersions offers convenience and connection. Complete your self-paced coursework on your own schedule and connect with your classmates through weekly 90-minute, live, on-screen sessions. As you grow your skills and knowledge base, you’ll also grow your network through our outstanding faculty and distinguished Daniels alumni. The MBA@Denver program is committed to making you indispensable to your organization.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

A Collaborative Online Environment

Class discussions are informed by current business issues and class assignments. You’ll meet face-to-face on screen to work on group projects and connect with your classmates. Applying theory, you’ll solve current business problems together with your classmates and professors. Using a mobile app, you can work on your tablet or other mobile device from anywhere around the world—even offline.

A Face-to-Face Experience

To increase your network beyond the live sessions, you’ll attend two required in-person immersive learning experiences; choose from options such as a visit to DU’s campus, New York, Seattle, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Singapore and other locations. These multi-day events give you the chance to push your leadership skills further and meet classmates, faculty and alumni in person. You’ll have the option to extend your visit abroad and learn more about global business in that country. Additionally, you will be able to take your electives on campus if you choose to do so.

A Deep Connection to Your Faculty

MBA@Denver faculty teach both online and in class in our residential programs at Daniels and care deeply about connecting with you. You can expect to receive extensive feedback on your work as well as quick responses to your emails. Our faculty are experienced, not only in the graduate classroom, but also in business. Half of our faculty have started and/or owned their own businesses, and most consult as part of their portfolio.

An Extension of the Campus Community

As an MBA@Denver student, you’ll be as much a part of the DU and Daniels communities as our on-campus students. You’ll have access to career coaching, academic resources, mentorship programs, networking events, student gatherings and more. All students—whether you are on campus or online—are invited to walk across the stage at both graduation ceremonies, Academic Hood and Commencement, to celebrate the hard work that goes into earning a graduate degree.

Questions? Contact admissions@onlinemba.du.edu or +1.855.219.6229 | For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE WITH CONCENTRATION

MBA@Denver courses require both synchronous and asynchronous work. Synchronous work refers to the weekly live sessions that accompany MBA@Denver courses. Each course requires a 90-minute live session each week, affording students the unique opportunity to interact with each other and the instructor in real time. Asynchronous work refers to the self-paced coursework that students complete on their own.

This 60-credit online program can be completed in as few as 21 months. Participation in two immersions is required for graduation.

This course sequence pertains to students who are taking two classes per quarter and who are also pursuing a concentration. Students are able to take classes at their own pace and can choose to pursue the general MBA track instead of choosing a concentration.

Current concentration options available online are: finance, marketing, executive healthcare administration and executive leadership. Additional in-person concentration options are available including business analytics, accounting, and real estate and the built environment. Students also have the option to complete a customized (self-designed) concentration.

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

Executive MBA

ELIE MAKSOUD

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I have a science background with a PhD in neurobiology and an MBA is an essential step at this career stage. The Executive MBA’s ethical leadership, business, finance and marketing curriculum will equip me with the necessary tools to move my career forward. Daniels’ extensive alumni network provides me opportunities to seek mentorship and advice and the location can’t be beat—Denver is a hub for startups and biotech companies— a field I’m passionate about as I’d like to support the growth and development of biotech companies in the future.

Get Connected

The Executive MBA (EMBA) at Daniels is ideal for professionals with 10+ years of work experience looking to make an impact and drive change in their organizations and personal lives. During your program, you will address your known (or perceived) gaps, learn immediately applicable skills, gain confidence in making complex business decisions and connect with your cohort of peers. This 18-month program covers business fundamentals from a strategically oriented vantage point through a cross-functional curriculum highly integrated with experiential learning. You’ll emerge with a more integrated understanding of business, increased confidence and leadership effectiveness.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Faculty Mix

You’ll progress through your studies with a cohort of peers who offer diverse backgrounds and experiences that further enrich your education. In short, you’ll learn from your classmates in addition to your professors, and you’ll gain access to our deep alumni network, our faculty’s professional connections and our knowledgeable staff.

Break the Mold

We feature a uniquely differentiated curriculum that includes the fundamentals you’d expect in any MBA program. What you might not expect are experiences such as learning about building high-performing teams on a sailboat, the ability to tailor your degree via electives, and learning the strategies and skills you need to lead impactfully in a digital era.

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416

EMBA faculty are more than teachers—they are real-world practitioners who will be your guides and facilitators during your academic journey. Our faculty come from a variety of backgrounds that include higher education, industry and various entrepreneurial ventures. The mix adds relevance and vibrancy to our collaborative classroom environment and enhances the student experience.

Experience More

You’re already out there in the real world, so why would we confine all your learning to a classroom? Our EMBA Team Sail Challenge, small-team Social Impact Projects, industry-leading guest speakers and an 11- to 14-day International Experience are just a few examples of how Daniels puts an executive slant on the conventional business curriculum.

For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

EIVIND KVAALE Master of Accountancy, 2019

Master of Accountancy

I pursued a graduate business degree because I wanted to broaden my business knowledge. My interest in the quantitative side of finance and accounting paired well with the hands-on coursework at Daniels.

CPA. Auditor. CFO. Analyst. Consultant. Controller. The career you want awaits you, and the Master of Accountancy program at Daniels will help you get there. You’ll learn the skills needed to guide leaders in operations, finance and marketing through impactful business decisions and processes. You’ll gain fieldwork experience by tackling real business challenges that allow you to explore your potential and hit the ground running.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

CPA Pass Rate

Daniels’ School of Accountancy boasts one of the highest CPA pass rates in the nation—49% above the national average.

Degree Customization

You’ll work with an academic advisor to build a degree plan that fits your future. Whether you seek broad-based knowledge or plan to specialize in an area like assurance or accounting information systems and data analytics, Daniels will help you reach your goals.

The Personal Touch

Every professor at the School of Accountancy makes it a priority to mentor students on academic and career options. With a wealth of professional experience and contacts, our faculty can help you envision and plot your career to ensure you reach your goals. In this supportive environment you’ll gain the confidence and skills needed to lead teams to success and make connections that will last a lifetime.

Prerequisites

Students meet prerequisite requirements by passing equivalent courses in an AACSB accredited program. Students who believe they have competency in these areas through other means should consult with the program director.

Legacy and Accreditation

Daniels has the third-oldest accountancy program in the U.S. and is one of only 186 accountancy programs worldwide that is AACSB-accredited.

Robust Alumni Network

Since the first graduating class in 1911, Daniels School of Accountancy alumni have helped open doors for our graduates. Whether they’re on campus recruiting students or attending networking events, our alumni are available to help you find your path.

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Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Finance

I chose Daniels for my graduate degree because they made me feel the most welcomed and engaged. Daniels offers so many resources, including student clubs and organizations, where I've gotten to meet my inspiring peers and work closely with faculty members.

In the Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance program, you’ll study leading-edge theories, models and applications across the major areas of finance. Take advantage of our quarter system to tailor your coursework as well as your internships. Develop your finance leadership and communication skills by participating in a variety of case studies and competitions, as well as hands-on money management. When you graduate, you’ll be both a creator and disseminator of financial knowledge who can grow to lead a finance enterprise.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Learn by Doing

Get hands-on experience managing real money in the Marsico Fund classes, taking advantage of our state-of-the-art Marsico Investment Center. Join teams competing in a variety of events, including the CFA Research Challenge, Race & Case and the Association for Corporate Growth Case Competition.

Customize your Curriculum

Take courses in our investments, business finance, wealth management or financial institutions tracks, or customize a track of your own.

STEM-Designated Degree

International students who complete the program with an F-1 status may qualify for a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416

Get Face-to-Face with the Finance World

Leverage our strong network of Reiman School of Finance alumni as you meet with mentors located both locally and in finance capitals around the world, including New York, Chicago, London, Brussels and Belize. Harvest robust finance-related internship opportunities in the Denver metropolitan area and around the country and world.

Prep for the CFA Begin your path toward becoming a CFA charterholder—the “gold standard” of financial certifications according to the Financial Times—by taking advantage of our membership in the CFA Institute Recognition Program, which allows Daniels to sponsor approximately 20 students annually for CFA exam scholarships.

For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

MARTIN GUTIERREZ Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance, 2022

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SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

Financial Accounting, Business Analytics for Finance and Managerial Finance can be waived by passing the waiver exam for each, or if students passed these courses as undergrads with a B or better. Waiving all three courses would reduce the program length from 57 credits to 45 credits.

b Electives can be taken in the investments, business finance, wealth management, or financial institutions tracks. Courses outside of the finance discipline, such as accounting or business analytics, are also available for use as electives in coordination with your academic advisor.

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

BUSAYO OGUNNIYAN

Master’s in Business Analytics, 2023

I chose Daniels because of its curriculum structure and capstone project—everything is centered around real-time analytic consulting and actually solving real business challenges which greatly appealed to me.

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Transform big data into even bigger actions with a Master’s in Business Analytics from Daniels. In as few as 11 months (with the option of going part time), you’ll learn how to ask the right questions to make informed, data-driven decisions. The skills you’ll gain are particularly relevant today, when business analysts are in high demand, with strong professional marketability and competitive salaries.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Experiential Capstone Project

If you want to work in the real world, you have to prepare for it. Your individual capstone project will begin early in the program as you build a portfolio of experiences. You’ll set the scope and develop a work plan for a hands-on consulting project. Using knowledge you’ve acquired in the classroom, you’ll analyze actual data and help real clients make better business decisions.

Let’s Get Technical

Through our use of Hadoop, Python, Tableau, Microsoft, R, IBM/ SPSS and other leading technology vendors, Daniels provides the most relevant analytics tools in our classrooms. This gives you an edge in solving complex problems to stay ahead of the curve—and the competition.

Balanced Curriculum

This program balances the three pillars of business analytics: information management, statistical and analytic modeling, and business decision-making.

STEM-Designated Degree

International students who complete the program with an F-1 status may qualify for a total of 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Connections that Matter

You’ll have access to a unique group of advisory board members who offer a wealth of industry knowledge and provide valuable insights into potential career paths.

Questions? Contact us at daniels@du.edu or +1.303.871.3416 | For more information, visit our website: daniels.du.edu/go

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SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

AARON DUNCAN Program Director

Master of Science in Digital Leadership

To succeed in today’s dynamic business environment, organizations need a new type of leader; those who are skilled in the emerging technologies and analytics and who can help guide organizations through the digital transformation process. Digital leaders understand that the value of the organization now lies in its ability to digitally transform to meet the needs of its stakeholders.

The Master of Science in Digital Leadership, the first degree of its kind, is a stackable online degree program that develops leaders who will drive the digital transformation of their organizations and industries.

This cutting-edge degree is designed specifically to create digital leaders who are future-focused and technologically ready.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Master the Skills

In this cutting-edge program, you'll apply emerging technologies—like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cloud Computing—that will continue to drive the growth of companies. You'll also develop ethical decision-making tools that emphasize the value of data and analytics. Most importantly, you'll learn to integrate evolving technologies, analytics, and develop the leadership skills necessary to digitally transform your organization and position it for future success.

Stackable Design

Individual graduate certificates (both 16 and 24 credits) in digital transformation can be taken on their own or rolled into the master's degree (45 credits). These certificates feature flexible pathways that allow you to focus on specific aspects of digital leadership that matter most to you.

Focused Learning

The program includes immersive one-credit, one-topic Sprints that provide focused instruction on the digital leadership topics you need, as well as a set of industry-based applications electives such as fintech, autonomous vehicles, digital twins and more.

Online Plus Experience

Live and learn anywhere with fully online classes that incorporate the best of the live classroom experience. You'll interact and engage with faculty experts from academia and industry.

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The global digital transformation market is projected to grow from $469.8 billion in 2020 to $1,009.8 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate of 16.5% during this period. (Research&Markets, 2020)

70% of organizations have a digital transformation strategy or are working on one. (PTC, 2019)

PROFILE

89% of IT leaders said they increasingly need to rely on advisors in order to navigate new technologies, processes and methodologies. (CIO, 2020)

As of 2020, 30% of companies are still considered laggards in technology adoption and innovation. (Accenture, 2020)

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

Technology Infrastructure Technology ApplicationsTechnology Concepts

Please note: This course sequence is subject to

Master of Science in Management

At Daniels, every class setting is different, but a typical class setting in the Management program is very discussion-led and interactive. I’m excited to go to class every day and learn from my peers and professors.

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) at Daniels brings together a solid foundation of business fundamentals, the in-depth focus of a specialized graduate certificate in an area of your choosing, and leadership courses that prepare you to take the next step in your career and drive change in your organization. The curriculum is stackable, and there are opportunities to take Sprints as part of your education. Plus, when you complete the degree, you’ll also have earned a graduate certificate credential to add to your resume.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Learn to Lead

Our MSM program is unique—not only will you learn to lead teams and organizations, but you’ll develop yourself as a strategic leader in the process. Throughout the program, you'll be exposed to experiential learning activities where you'll apply what you have learned in the classroom to real-world challenges.

Career Services

In partnership with Daniels Career Services and Denver companies, you’ll learn business-critical tools that are being used today to make important decisions. In addition, each student will work one-on-one with Daniels Career Services to define their own career path and go-to-market plan.

Business Foundations

The program introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting, business information analytics, finance and marketing.

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Specialized Pathways

The MSM is unique in that it not only allows you to specialize in a particular industry, but simultaneously lets you earn a formal academic credential.

Career-Readiness Sprints

To prepare you for your career, you will have the opportunity to choose from a number of 1-credit Sprints designed to immerse you in specific knowledge and skills.

Portfolio Project

Get hands-on experience with Denver organizations and businesses. Students will have the opportunity to consult with a business or nonprofit in order to meet their problems with solutions suitable to pass the market test. For example, you may develop market feasibility for a manufacturer, HR processes for talent retention at a service company or a strategic growth plan for a nonprofit.

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JOY BARBER Master’s in Management, 2019

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

In the MSM program, the first courses are designed to provide a strong grounding in business fundamentals like

finance, business analytics and accounting. You’ll then develop specialized knowledge in the industry that most interests you by earning a graduate certificate.

Each specialized graduate certificate encompasses four 4-credit courses that focus tightly on one industry.

Finally, you’ll learn to use your knowledge to lead, with courses focused on leading teams and organizations.

PROGRAMS

TAYLOR BURD Master’s in Marketing, 2022

I was drawn to Daniels’ knowledgeable and approachable faculty and staff. Throughout the admissions process, they made themselves available at events and shared examples of real-world projects that were integrated into the curriculum. Knowing I could learn through authentic experiences from people that understood my career path and future goals was extremely attractive. I also appreciated the small class sizes, breadth of extracurriculars and concentrated time students got to prepare for the job search in the Career and Professional Development course.

Master of Science in Marketing

Channel your creativity, ambition and abilities, and turn them into high-powered marketing finesse with the Master’s in Marketing at Daniels. You’ll take a deep dive into the world of marketing as you tackle real-world challenges and master the tools that are changing the game. Choose from a variety of specialized marketing areas to hone the skills you need to become an expert—and leader—in the field.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Professional Growth

You want to find the right career, and we want to help you. Take advantage of our information sessions, career-related workshops and personalized consultations with a marketingfocused career coach—all designed to help you secure an internship and land a job.

Tailored to You

With 12 credits of electives, you can customize your degree with courses in digital marketing, business analytics and more.

Networking and Internship Opportunities

One of the most important things you’ll gain from your master’s degree is a network. Our students leverage connections with Daniels alumni around the world who support them in their studies, in their careers and beyond. We also use our extensive connections in and around Denver to help you build your network of marketing professionals and to land outstanding internships.

Real Projects, Real Clients

You’ll learn marketing techniques by applying them to real-world situations. As you work with real companies and lead active client projects, you’ll learn to think critically, solve problems and embrace ambiguity.

Practical, Hands-On Experience

From studying consumer behavior in our Consumer Insights and Business Innovation Center (CiBiC) to competing in case competitions, you’ll find numerous opportunities to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on experience.

Faculty with Diverse Backgrounds

Our faculty are the best combination of traditionally trained professors with PhDs and industry practitioners who have a passion for teaching. The combination results in a vibrant learning environment with a mix of perspectives.

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CLASS PROFILE

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE

Research & Analysis

Leadership & Professionalism is a series of three 1-credit courses, which includes a selection of workshops and seminars.

b All students are required to pass the Foundations of Marketing exam early in the first quarter of the degree program.

c If no work experience, two hours of internship is required in addition to the required curriculum. The internship may be taken during the school year.

d Marketing Assessment is a required zero-credit course that includes a program assessment; you must pass to graduate.

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

I chose Daniels because of its commitment to ethics and innovation. I wanted a community where I could both further my knowledge in business and real estate fundamentals, as well as explore my passion for sustainability.

Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment

The Master of Science in Real Estate and the Built Environment is the only program that combines real estate, construction, development and integrated project delivery in a renowned and accredited business school. The Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management maximizes your potential by ensuring that you’re more than market-ready. Whether you’ve just begun your career or you’re a seasoned professional who needs to fill in some gaps to leverage your options, we have a program to fit your career stage.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Challenge-Driven Education

You’ll learn to think beyond the classroom with real-world, experiential learning opportunities. Get involved in national student competitions, education-enhancing workshops and innovative design projects. At Daniels, your learning laboratory is the rapidly growing metropolis of Denver.

Market Connectivity

With regular company information sessions, industry panel events, and top educators who are scholars and leaders in the industry, you’ll emerge with the network to help you build a solid foundation for your career.

Create Your Own Path

You have the opportunity to completely customize your program by selecting electives in property development, real estate, construction management or integrated project delivery to design a course of study that meets your unique needs.

Get 360° Vision

The Burns School is committed to delivering the most advanced education in the built environment. Our full life cycle approach to the built environment prepares students to be industry leaders by integrating their learning and knowledge across the professional disciplines associated with real estate, project delivery and asset management to generate greater value, mitigate risks and eliminate waste in the construction and development process.

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KARINA RUSH

in Real Estate and the Built Environment, 2019

RECOMMENDED CORE

Average Age: 33

CLASS PROFILE

Triple Bottom Line & the Built Environment Income Property Finance Construction Building Systems

Gender Distribution: 40% Female | 60% Male

Geographic Distribution:

In State | 33% Out of State

International: 4%

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

8 additional courses

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

Planning, Entitlements & Public Finance

Management of Income Properties Property Development & Feasibility

REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Financial Analysis

Real Estate Capital Markets

Real Estate Securities/ Syndications/ Entrepreneurship

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Construction Planning & Scheduling Sustainable Development/LEED

CityCraft Regenerative Development

INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY

Pre-Construction Integration & Planning

Lean Construction Project Management Design Management & Schedule Control

Legal Issues & Risk Management

CityCraft Regenerative Development

NAIOP Challenge Residential Development

Corporate Real Estate & Management

Real Estate Market Analysis

Real Estate Taxation

Real Estate Principles & Practice

Environmental Systems & MEP Coordination

Construction Job Site Management

Income Property Investments Argus Financial Analysis

Income Property Valuation & Appraisal

Intro to Architecture & Design Management

Construction Estimating

Construction Project Management

Cost Modeling & Trend Management

Relational Contracting & Risk Mitigation

Design Build Project Delivery

Concentration/TrackCore Course

Please note: These courses are subject to change.

FINANCIAL AID

AWARDS, AID AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Merit-Based Awards

Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships at the time of admission. No separate application is needed. These awards are based on a variety of factors including academic and standardized test performance and relevant work experience. Typically, over 80% of students receive a merit-based award from Daniels.

Merit-based awards typically range from 10% to full tuition for the Denver MBA (full-time) program and between 10% and 60% of tuition for other programs. Some of our scholarships include: Daniels Merit, Global Fellows, Prospanica and Diversity in Leadership. Graduate assistantship positions require a work commitment of 10 hours each week and include a partial tuition waiver and stipend.

Employer Reimbursement

The employer reimbursement program allows students to defer payment until after final grades have been distributed each quarter.

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Need-Based Aid

To qualify for federal funding, domestic students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Contact us to learn more.

U.S. Military Veterans

GI Bill | Both Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills can be utilized at Daniels.

Yellow Ribbon Program | The Daniels College of Business offers unlimited Yellow Ribbon funding.

Test Optional

The Daniels College of Business is a GMAT/GRE-optional institution. If you determine that your application will be stronger with GMAT or GRE scores, please submit them when you apply.

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