
University of Denver · Daniels College of Business
Online MBA
Overview
A 60-credit MBA taught through weekly 90-minute live online sessions plus self-paced coursework, with fall and spring entry. Students complete core courses, electives, two in-person immersions and a capstone project, and may add a finance, marketing or executive leadership concentration online.
- Official program name
- Online MBA
- Awarded degree
- Master of Business AdministrationSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's — MBA
- Awarding institution
- Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Denver, Colorado, United StatesWhere the institution or the unit that runs the program is based. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll.
- Subject
- Specializations
- Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Credits
- 60 credits (quarter system)US credit hours — not directly comparable with other credit systems.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- As few as 21 months; flexible, up to 5 years (21 months is a minimum that depends on the number of courses taken each quarter.)A minimum under the stated conditions, not a typical length.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Start terms
- Fall (September), Spring (March)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Language of instruction
- EnglishEvidence: the program is offered and assessed in English as published; a module-by-module language statement is not published.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Why this program is listed
MBA presented as an online program with weekly live online classes; two in-person immersions are required.
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list English-taught online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in business subjects, awarded by institutions with legal recognition in their country. Eligibility rules
Online format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- Online + required attendanceTeaching is online, with required campus visits, residential weeks, in-person exams or an in-person defense.Teaching is online, with required campus visits, residential weeks, in-person exams or an in-person defense.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Campus visits
- Campus attendance requiredSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Placement / internship
- Placement requirement: not verified
- Class schedule
- Mixed (live + self-paced)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Study intensity
- Flexible paceSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Attendance, exams and travel as published
Immersion Required
Two in-person immersions at a U.S. or international location; immersions may require additional fees.
two during the program · U.S. or international location · Immersions may require additional fees.
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026Campus visit Optional
Most courses can optionally be taken in person on the DU campus.
DU campus, Denver
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Capstone
- Real-world capstone project.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Academic calendar
- 10-week quarters; each course meets once per week in the evening for 90 minutes.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Specializations, concentrations and tracks
- Finance (online)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Marketing (online)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Executive Leadership (online)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Work experience
- RequiredAt least 2 years of work experienceSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- CV / résumé
- RequiredProfessional resumeSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredAdmissions interview by invitation after application reviewSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Essay
- RequiredEssaysSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Application fee
- RequiredUS$100 — $100 application feeSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial college transcript(s)Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GMAT
- OptionalGMAT or GRE scores are optional.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT or GRE scores are optional.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- TOEFL iBT
- Required — minimum 80For non-native English speakers; waived for a degree from an institution whose sole language of instruction and examination was English.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- IELTS Academic
- Required — minimum 6.5Alternative to TOEFL for non-native English speakers.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- Required — minimum 115Alternative to TOEFL for non-native English speakers.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Upcoming
Application deadline
October 15, 2026 · for Spring Quarter 2027
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Upcoming
Application deadline
October 15, 2026 · for Fall Quarter 2027
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Upcoming
Application deadline
December 5, 2026 · for Spring Quarter 2027
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Upcoming
Application deadline
February 1, 2027 · for Fall Quarter 2027
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All online studentsFrom the institution-wide rate table covering online students at this level | US$69,000USD | entire program · 2026-27Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Application fee
- US$100MandatorySource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Immersion fees
- Amount not statedSource: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Scholarships and financial aid
Merit-based scholarships Institutional scholarship
Eligibility: Accepted master's applicants who indicate interest in their application
How to apply: Automatic consideration at admission; no separate application
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.
Recognition, accreditation and eligibility
Legal recognition of University of Denver
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Institutional accreditation — Accredited · since January 1, 1914 · next review 08/31/2031
Recognized by: U.S. Department of Education
Authority in United States
Source: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school and program accreditation
AACSB International (AACSB)
Business-school accreditation — Accredited
“The Daniels College of Business has been AACSB-accredited since 1923”
Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Held by the business school. A school-level accreditation does not by itself mean that every program is covered.
Recognition in the institution's own country does not guarantee that the degree is recognized for employment, licensing or further study everywhere. Check with the relevant body where you plan to use it.
International applicants
Not verified for this online program.
- Tuition rates are the same for all students, inside and out of Colorado.Source: daniels.du.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Sources and verification
- daniels.du.edu/graduate-admissions/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- daniels.du.edu/graduate-admissions/international-students/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- daniels.du.edu/graduate-admissions/tuition-and-aid/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
- daniels.du.edu/online-mba/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — Government dataset (US Department of Education IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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