Graduate Programs Brochure 2020 by Daniels College of Business

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

WELCOME TO DANIELS TABLE OF CONTENTS

WHY DANIELS

OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Life in Denver Competitions, Clubs and Workshops Career Services Alumni Network

MBA vs. Specialized Master’s MBA PROGRAMS The Denver MBA (full-time) Part-time Professional MBA MBA@Denver (online) Executive MBA SPECIALIZED MASTER’S PROGRAMS Accountancy Applied Quantitative Finance Business Analytics Management Marketing Real Estate & the Built Environment

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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 in our commitment to delivering an experience that enables you to become an immediate value creator. As you know, 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. In our programs you’ll be challenged with meaningful action-based learning experiences, enriching co-curricular opportunities—including case and business plan competitions, along with transformational global experiences—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, and they possess the character and self-awareness that are valued by today’s hiring partners. In addition, the Daniels network is invaluable. 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. We are committed to both the public good and to our own standards of integrity. I encourage you to visit campus to learn more about our innovative approach to business education. 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, we have global reach due to our alumni network and innovative programming. We focus on getting students 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 market-ready and armed with the tools you need to create the change you want to see. Daniels is different.

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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, all of which make it one of the best cities in the world to...

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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 to leadership workshops and innovation centers, 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 start-ups 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 promoting interaction and networking and building community between graduate students at the Daniels College of Business, the University of Denver and the city of Denver. The organization hosts a variety of educational, professional, social and community events, such as Race & Case, a spring gala, hockey games and more.

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. Project X-ITE. A cross-disciplinary initiative of the University of Denver, Project X-ITE resides at the intersection of innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Supported by Daniels, the Sturm College of Law, the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, and a working group of business leaders, Project X-ITE offers an unparalleled regional hub for new ideas and connections that transcend traditional industry segmentation. Race & Case. Daniels hosts the nation’s only 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.

WHY DANIELS: CAREER SERVICES

A SELECTION OF COMPANIES THAT HIRED OUR RECENT GRADUATES

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.

We here at Black Creek look for candidates who share our entrepreneurial spirit. We’ve found that the students at DU really resonate with our culture and also bring a fresh perspective with a deep drive to succeed.

MELISSA DUNCAN

Vice President, Talent Strategy Black Creek Group

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.

INVESTMENTS

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.

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WHY DANIELS: ALUMNI NETWORK

70+

144,000+ DU Alumni Worldwide

5 Regional DU Offices

Nationwide with Local Support in 12 Major Cities

39,000+ Daniels Alumni

In-Person & Virtual Events in the Past Year

Daniels Alumni

Live in all U.S. States and Over 100 Countries

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 and professional development opportunities to build on your success.

OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS

What’s the Difference Between an MBA and a Specialized Master’s Degree? 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 broad-based skills required for careers in business and management.

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

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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 the scope and tenure of your professional experience.

The Denver MBA

Part-time Professional MBA

Schedule

Full-time

Part-time

Primary Location

On campus

Online

On campus

Required Work Experience

2+ years, but 3 or more years’ experience is preferred

3+ years, but more experience is preferred

2+ years, but 3 or more years’ experience is preferred

10+ years’ experience is required

Average Work Experience

5 – 7 years

11 years

16 years

MBA@Denver

Executive MBA

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. MBA candidates typically have three to seven years of professional work experience before starting a program; those with more than 10 years may be best suited for the Executive MBA program.

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

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.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS Master of Accountancy Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance Master’s in Business Analytics Master’s in Management Master’s in Marketing Master’s in Real Estate & the Built Environment

MBA PROGRAMS

ALLIE LAZERWITZ Denver MBA, 2020

Daniels’ MBA program helps to gain experience that other schools can’t teach in the classroom, such as how to communicate with others, network and work in a team environment under pressure. These skills are important for any future career and can set you apart from your competitors when applying for a job.

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 test 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 realworld 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 meeting twice a week to complete the challenge. 17 WEEKS

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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 28

Job Placement: 100% six months post-graduation

Average Years of Work Experience: 6

Geographic Distribution: 50% in State | 50% Out of State

Gender Distribution: 39% Female | 61% Male

International: 13%

THE DENVER MBA CURRICULUM

Y EA R O N E

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE

FALL LAUNCH

SOCIAL GOOD CHALLENGE

CORPORATE CHALLENGE

FALL | WEEKS 15

WINTER | WEEKS 15

SPRING | WEEKS 15

Strategic Leadership Accounting I Marketing Strategy

Leading Effective Organizations Accounting III Finance I

Intro to Data Mining Elective(s)*

FALL | WEEKS 6 10

WINTER | WEEKS 6 10

SPRING | WEEKS 6 10

Ethics in Practice Statistical Learning Accounting II

Finance II Intro to Analytics Creating Sustainable Enterprises

Microeconomics Elective(s)*

PROFESSIONAL COACHING & TEAM BUILDING

Y EAR T W O

GLOBAL CHALLENGE

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

FALL | WEEKS 15

INTERNATIONAL TRIP

SPRING | WEEKS 15

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

WINTER | WEEKS 15

Leadership Capstone Talent Management Elective(s)*

FALL | WEEKS 6 10

WINTER | WEEKS 6 10

Intro to International Business Global Macroeconomics Elective(s)*

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

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’ll spend a long weekend in the mountains outside Denver with your cohort to ramp up your personal development. Concentrations and Electives. You’ll take six electives throughout the course of the program that allow you to develop a concentration. Create your own concentration, or choose from six existing concentrations in subjects like finance, business analytics, marketing, sustainability, and real estate and construction management.

Business Law Elective(s)*

* 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. Each student will work with an executive coach for the duration of their program and also participate in team coaching for each of the four challenges. Starting with a 360 leadership profile assessment, you’ll work closely with your coach on your personal development plan, while cultivating self-awareness and a growth mindset. You’ll also participate in our signature Peak Leadership series of quarterly experiential workshops. These experiences will build additional skills designed to expand perspective and allow you to experiment with new approaches to solving problems.

MBA PROGRAMS

Part-time Professional MBA

NICK HAGGARD Part-time Professional MBA, 2019

Designed for early-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.

I was looking for a program that would help me in several ways: grow within my current company, work my way up to a C-level position and expand my knowledge to one day start my own company. I felt Daniels was the school to help me achieve these goals.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Learn by Doing. Prepare for the marketplace through hands-on experiences. You’ll participate in a mountain leadership retreat and travel abroad to work with international organizations. The culmination is a capstone project, where you’ll serve as a consultant to an organization with a genuine business problem. 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.

At Daniels, your peers, faculty, network of 39,000+ 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, according to “Forbes,” the best place for business and careers. 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.

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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 28

Gender Distribution: 38% Female | 62% Male

Average Years of Work Experience: 5

Geographic Distribution: 80% in State | 20% Out of State

THE PART-TIME PROFESSIONAL MBA CURRICULUM Q UA R TE R 1

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Q UA R TE R 2

Leading with Integrity

Managerial Finance

Q UA R TE R 3

Marketing Concepts

Strategic Cost Management

Strategic Management

3-Day Leading at the Edge Weekend 8 Credit Hours

8 Credit Hours

Q UA R TE R 4

Business Law & Policy

8 Credit Hours

Q UA R TE R 5

Business Statistics

Q UA R TE R 6

Business Data & Analytics

Elective

Entrepreneurship: Ideation to Creation 8 Credit Hours

Managerial Economics

Global Business

10 Credit Hours

Q UA R TE R 7

Social Good Challenge

Leading People & Organizations

8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 Day Global Experience 8 Credit Hours

Leadership

Strategic

Quantitative

Please note: This curriculum is subject to change.

CLASS SCHEDULE CLASS SCHEDULE S

PMBA classes are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 p.m. with occasional Saturdays during quarters 5 and 6.

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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 PROGRAMS

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— not to mention an immediate return on investment. 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 via 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, with your classmates, from anywhere around the world—even offline. 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. One half of our faculty have started and/or owned their own businesses and most consult as part of their portfolio. 14

A Face-to-Face Experience. To increase your network beyond the live sessions, you’ll attend two required in-person immersive learning experiences, chosen from 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. 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, student gatherings and more. All students—whether you are on campus or online—are invited to walk across the stage at Commencement to celebrate the hard work that goes into earning a graduate degree.

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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 36

Gender Distribution: 43% Female | 57% Male

Average Years of Work Experience: 11

Geographic Distribution: 70% in State | 30% Out of State

Class Size: 15

SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE WITH CONCENTRATION YEAR 1

QUARTER 1

QUARTER 2

QUARTER 3

QUARTER 4

Managerial Economics

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Managerial Finance

Advanced Core Course

Leading with Integrity

Marketing Concepts

Strategic Management

Advanced Core Course

8 Credit Hours

YEAR 2

QUARTER 5

QUARTER 6

QUARTER 7

Concentration Course

Advanced Core Course

Concentration Course

Global Business I

Global Business II

8 Credit Hours

10 Credit Hours

Foundational Core

10 Credit Hours

Advanced Core

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. Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

MBA PROGRAMS

Executive MBA

MICHELLE WYMAN Executive MBA, 2020

The Executive MBA (EMBA) at Daniels is ideal for the experienced business leader. MBA aspirations in early career are sometimes postponed due to professional opportunity and career advancement. When the time is right, our EMBA program prepares students for the second half of their professional lives, which may include advancing to the next leadership level, navigating a career change or exploring an entrepreneurial path. During this 18-month program, you’ll circle back to business fundamentals from a strategically oriented vantage point via a curriculum firmly rooted in ethics and principle-centered leadership. You’ll emerge with a more integrated understanding of business, increased confidence and leadership effectiveness.

I wanted to take my business and communication skills to the next level. I fell into a routine at work and knew it was time for a new challenge of growth and opportunity.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Faculty Mix. Learn more than just theory from faculty who are real-world practitioners. 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. Get Connected. 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.

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 Good Challenge, industry-leading guest speakers and an 11- to 14-day Global Experience are just a few examples of how Daniels puts an executive slant on the conventional business curriculum. 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 subjects like Power and Influence, Neuroleadership, Entrepreneurial Mindset and The Discipline of Execution.

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CLASS PROFILE Age Range: 33 – 55

Class Size: 20

Average Years of Work Experience: 16

Gender Distribution: 25% Female | 75% Male

THE EXECUTIVE MBA CURRICULUM QUARTER 1

A.M.

P.M.

Business & Economic Context

QUARTER 2

Financial Accounting

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Executive Leadership • Business Ethics • Neuroleadership • Power & Influence • High Performance Teams

QUARTER 3

Financial Analysis

Business Data & Analytics

Financial Decision Making

Strategic Marketing

Innovation

Supply Chain/ Digital Marketing

4-Day Team Sail Challenge

A.M.

10 Credit Hours

QUARTER 4

QUARTER 5

QUARTER 6

Strategic Finance

Strategic Management of Costs

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Strategic Management

Global Business

Human Capital Management

Executive Business Law

Go-to-Market Strategy

The Discipline of Execution

Entrepreneurial Mindset II

Summit Series

P.M. Social Good Challenge

11 – 14 Day Global Experience

10 Credit Hours

Social Good Challenge Delivery 10 Credit Hours

CO-CURRICULAR Career Services – 18 Months Professional Portfolio – 18 Months Social Good Challenge – 9 Months

Leadership

Quantitative

Strategic

Context/Conclusion

Please note: This curriculum is subject to change.

CLASS SCHEDULE CLASS SCHEDULE S

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EMBA students attend classes one full day each week on alternating Fridays and Saturdays.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Master of Accountancy

EIVIND KVAALE Master of Accountancy, 2019

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 operations, finance and marketing leaders 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.

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.

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, accounting information systems and analytics, or business valuation, 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.

Prerequisite Waivers. Students with an accounting degree from an AACSB-accredited school are deemed to meet the prerequisites if they earned a B- or better in an equivalent course. Others who have completed a similar course may take an exam to be waived from the prerequisite. 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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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 26

Geographic Distribution: 47% in State | 53% Out of State

Gender Distribution: 47% Female | 53% Male

International: 24%

SAMPLE ACCOUNTANCY PROGRAM TRACKS PREREQUISITES

REQUIRED CORE

Financial Accounting

Accounting Processes & Information Systems

Strategic Cost Management

Intermediate Accounting I

ANALYTICS TRACK

ASSURANCE TRACK

VALUATION TRACK

IT Auditing*

Valuation and Modeling*

Topics & Cases in Financial Accounting

Python*

Advanced Auditing*

Valuing a Business*

Topics & Cases in Managerial Accounting

Robotic Process Automation*

Business Databases*

Financial Derivatives*

CREATE YOUR OWN TRACK Intermediate Accounting II

Accounting Data Analytics

You can create your own track by working with an academic advisor.

THREE ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES Use additional electives to deepen your track or broaden your knowledge.

Prerequisite Course

Core Course

Recommended Tracks

*These courses are our recommended electives for each track. Electives can be selected by each individual. The Master of Accountancy program is 40 credit hours and can be completed in three quarters. For students who have not taken or been waived from the prerequisite courses, the credit hour length can vary, up to 56 credit hours. Talk to an academic advisor about our specialty tracks available in the Master of Accountancy degree program. Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

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MASTER’S PROGRAMS

GABE MARTINEZ Master’s in Applied uantitative Finance, 2018 Q

I chose to pursue the Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance program at Daniels due to the balanced combination of financial theory, real-world application and the depth of advanced financial topics offered. Although there are various tracks with suggested courses, I had the opportunity to select courses that would yield the greatest utility for my career plan.

Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Finance 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 of finance knowledge and a disseminator 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. Build a customized program from a wide variety of courses in corporate finance, investments and investment banking, as well as a large number of finance special topics courses. 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).

Get Face-to-Face with the Finance World. Leverage our strong network of Reiman School of Finance alumni as you meet with mentors 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” 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.

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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 23 Gender Distribution: 14% Female | 86% Male

Geographic Distribution: 14% in State | 86% Out of State International: 29%

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE QUARTER 1

QUARTER 2

QUARTER 3

QUARTER 4

Financial Accounting a

Managerial Finance a

Ethics in Finance

Global Finance

Business Statistics a

Financial Modeling

Financial Planning & Analysis

Elective b

Managerial Microeconomics or Macroeconomics

Econometrics for Finance

Elective b

Business Databases

Financial Investments & Markets

Elective b

Financial Modeling & Databases Bootcamp

15 Credit Hours

16 Credit Hours

Prerequisite Course

16 Credit Hours

Core Course

Finance Elective

Financial Accounting, Quantitative Methods 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. a

Electives can be taken in the investments, investment banking or corporate 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. b

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

10 Credit Hours

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

DAMI KUKOYI Master’s in Business Analytics, 2019

I wanted to expand my knowledge of analytics. I worked in the financial industry for 10 years, and I realized there’s no better time to acquire new analytical skills to have the competitive edge in the job market.

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.

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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 25 Gender Distribution: 47% Female | 53% Male

Geographic Distribution: 42% in State | 58% Out of State International: 35%

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE QUARTER 1

QUARTER 2

QUARTER 3

QUARTER 4

Predictive Analytics

Advanced Modeling with R

Data Mining & Visualization

Capstone

Capstone Planning Business Analytics Project Management

Python Programming

Optimization

Decision Processes Business Databases

Data Warehousing

Complex Data Analytics

Business Statistics

Introduction to Business*

Data Management Platforms

16 Credit Hours

*Introduction to Business may be substituted with an elective only with an undergraduate or graduate degree in business. Electives outside of the Business Analytics program must be approved. Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

10 Credit Hours

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

JOY BARBER Master’s in Management, 2019

I was attracted to pursue the Master of Science in Management at the University of Denver because it’s the only Management program in the country to emphasize the importance of leadership knowledge. I strongly believe that leadership is a key component of being successful within the business world, and pursuing a Master of Science in Management at Daniels allowed me to hone and grow my leadership and critical analysis skills.

Master of Science in Management At Daniels, we believe that all professionals reap countless, long-term benefits from enhancing their personal and professional leadership. We also recognize that it’s difficult to launch your career without an understanding of critical business fundamentals and leadership skills. That’s why our Master’s in Management (MSM) program offers a different approach to business education. By taking a deep dive into leadership and management, you’ll get an extensive understanding of what it takes to lead yourself, a team and any organization. In just 10 months, you’ll be ready to lead in any field that fuels your passion.

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. Each quarter you’ll go through an experiential learning activity where you’ll apply what you have learned to real-world challenges. Springboard Tools and 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 Fundamentals. The program introduces students to the fundamentals of accounting, business information analytics, finance and marketing.

Program Electives. You’ll have the opportunity to select up to three courses in which to specialize in an area of interest (e.g., supply chain management). Global Experiential. As part of this program, you’ll have the opportunity to travel abroad and learn about how to do business globally from world renowned faculty and business leaders. 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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CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 24 Gender Distribution: 55% Female | 45% Male

Geographic Distribution: 43% in State | 57% Out of State International: 18%

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE FALL

WINTER

SPRING

Leading Self a

Leading Teams

Leading Organizations b

Ethical Leadership c

Project Management c,d

Negotiations & Change c

Global Leadership I e

Global Leadership II e

Springboard Tools I

Springboard Tools II

Marketing Concepts

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Managerial Finance

Career Services f

Business Analytics Fundamentals

16 Credit Hours

15 Credit Hours

Leadership

Business Fundamentals

14 Credit Hours

Career Services

The Nature Place Experiential is tied to this course.

Corporate Challenge (Project) is tied to this course.

Management or other approved electives may be substituted in order to earn a three-course specialization (e.g., Supply Chain).

Nonprofit Challenge (Project) is tied to this course.

International Experiential is tied to this course (additional course fee will apply). The international trip will take place during spring break.

Students are expected to engage in ongoing career services opportunities, including company visits, guest panels and quarterly meetings with a career coach to define their career goals and go-to-market plans. f

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

PETER DUNBAR Master’s in Marketing, 2019

As a creative professional working in advertising and marketing communications, I wanted to build upon the services I provide to clients. I wanted a graduate program that provided a strong pedagogical approach to marketing. It was important to me that courses focus on core disciplines, psychology and the process of marketing, and not get caught up in the current trends.

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 seemingly infinite 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 Average Age: 24

Geographic Distribution: 58% in State | 42% Out of State

Gender Distribution: 87% Female | 13% Male

International: 20%

SAMPLE FULL-TIME COURSE SEQUENCE FALL Foundations of Marketing a

WINTER Integrated Marketing Communication

Digital Strategies

Marketing Research & Analysis

Marketing Metrics

Collaborative Innovation

Consumer Behavior

Marketing Elective

Marketing Planning

Social Awareness & Ethics

Marketing Elective

Leadership & Professionalism b

15 Credit Hours

17 Credit Hours

Core Course

SUMMER

SPRING

Marketing Internship d

Leadership & Professionalism b Marketing Assessment c

13 Credit Hours

Professional Development

2 Credit Hours

Elective

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

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

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

If no work experience, two hours of internship is required in addition to the 33 required core course hours. The internship may be taken during the school year, effectively shortening the program to nine months.

Please note: This course sequence is subject to change.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

KARINA RUSH Master’s in Real Estate & the Built Environment, 2019

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 & the Built Environment The Master of Science in Real Estate & 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

N CTIO RU ST N O

AS EMENT AG

AM SET

MA N

TIONS ERA OP E L AB

SUS TA IN

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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.

PRO J E C DELIVER T Y

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

Get 360° Vision. BLE DEVELOP The Burns School is INA ME NT STA U committed to delivering S the most advanced RE REAL education in the ESTATE 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.

TAINABLE DESIG N SUS

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 city of Denver.

CLASS PROFILE Average Age: 28

Geographic Distribution: 77% in State | 23% Out of State

Gender Distribution: 34% Female | 66% Male

PROGRAM CURRICULUM RECOMMENDED CORE

The Built Environment & the Triple Bottom Line

Income Property Finance

Construction Building Systems

Strategic Intelligence & Integrated Project Leadership

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT

REAL ESTATE

Planning, Entitlements & Public Finance

Real Estate Financial Analysis

Construction Planning & Scheduling

Pre-Construction Integration & Planning

Management of Income Properties

Real Estate Capital Markets

Sustainable Development/LEED

Lean Construction Project Management

Property Development & Feasibility

Real Estate Securities/ Syndications/ Entrepreneurship

Construction Accounting & Financial Management

Design Management & Schedule Control

NAIOP Challenge

Real Estate Taxation

Environmental Systems & MEP Coordination

Cost Modeling & Trend Management

Legal Issues & Risk Management

Real Estate Principles & Practice

Construction Job Site Management

Relational Contracting & Risk Mitigation

Residential Development

Income Property Investments

Intro to Architecture & Design Management

Design Build Project Delivery

Income Property Valuation & Appraisal

Argus Financial Analysis

Construction Estimating

Post-Award Design Build Management

CityCraft Regenerative Development

Corporate Real Estate & Management

Construction Project Management

Design Build Contracts & Risk

A 12+ month, full- or part-time, 48-credit program. Design your futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;choose any 12 classes to fit your aspirations. The full list of classes is available online.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Core Course

INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY

Concentration/Track

Please note: These courses are subject to change.

FINANCIAL AID

AWARDS AND AID 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 performance and relevant work experience. Typically, over 80% of students receive merit-based awards 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.

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

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