Masters Degree FAQs
Master's Degree FAQs
The MBA program offers two tracks:
- The MBA with an emphasis area requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of 6000-level graduate coursework.
- The General MBA (without an emphasis area) requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of 6000-level graduate work.
Students may be required to take up to three foundation courses (up to 9 credits) to help develop competencies to be successful in the MBA program.
The UCCS MSA program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate coursework contingent upon the completion of an undergraduate accounting degree or a business degree with an emphasis in accounting. Students who do not have a background in accounting may pursue the MBA with an Accounting emphasis or the graduate certificate in Accounting.
The Goal Statement is your chance to address the Admissions Committee. You should explain why you want to pursue a Master's degree and what you bring to the program. This is also a good place to address any weaknesses in your application (i.e., low test score, lack of work experience, inconsistent undergraduate grades, etc.). The Goal Statement does not have any length requirements but is generally one to two (1-2) pages.
The Admissions Committee looks at the applicant's entire application package and evaluates a student based on the big picture. Although letters of recommendation are optional, they are encouraged for applicants whose test score or GPA is below our published average.
GMAT: The program code is PS4-4-f-02. UCCS will be listed as an option under Part-time MBA programs.
GRE: Requires 2 codes: School Code: 4874 and Department Code (Business): 4201
GRE applicants should take the general test ONLY.
The two primary factors are prior academic performance in your completed undergraduate degree as reflected in your official transcripts, and scores on a standardized graduate school entrance exam. The GMAT or the GRE are the two standardized tests we accept.
The MSA program requires the completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in accounting or business with an emphasis in accounting from a regionally accredited institution.
Please review the admissions requirements:
Yes. To apply, you will need a 4-year bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution. Your undergraduate degree does not have to be in business, although many of your classmates will have an undergraduate business degree. Students may be required to take up to three additional foundation courses (up to 9 credits) to help develop competencies to be successful in the MBA program.
Yes. The Graduate School of Business Administration is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 5% of all business schools worldwide hold this prestigious accreditation. AACSB accreditation is an assurance that students will be part of a high-quality program.
The average completion time is 2 to 3 years. However, students may complete the general business MBA in as little as 18 months or the MSA program in 12 months. Completion time depends upon factors such as average coursework attempted per semester, prerequisites completed, etc. Please contact our office with specific questions.
Yes. Once you are admitted to the MBA program, you are eligible to take courses both on-campus and online.
Campus courses are offered in a 16-week semester format.
Online courses are offered in an 8-week term format. Working professionals typically enroll in one course in each 8-week term of the fall/spring semesters and one course in the summer.
Yes. Students can petition to bring in up to 6 credit hours of transfer work from another regionally accredited program. Individual courses will be evaluated by our faculty and must meet certain age and grade requirements to be approved for transfer. Contact the Graduate Office for more information. All transfer courses must have a minimum grade of B or above. Only equivalent courses from AACSB accredited business programs are eligible to transfer in toward core courses. Credits from non-AACSB accredited business schools may be considered for transfer to fulfill an elective course.
(Coursework used to satisfy foundation requirements is not considered transfer work and may be completed at any regionally-accredited college or university).
The total investment in the UCCS MBA or MSA degree will vary depending on a student's residency status, the number of required foundation courses, the course load per semester and whether the courses are taken through campus or distance mode of delivery. The current tuition table is here.
Yes we do. The College of Business Career Development Center helps students and alumni find internships and employment. The office is located in Dwire Hall, room 301. More information can be found here.
Graduate students are expected to write clearly and concisely with correct punctuation and grammar. You'll also be expected to have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. If a student is deficient in any of these skills, it is their responsibility to mitigate the deficiency before enrolling in the program.