The Daniels College of Business at University of Denver
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
May 15 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
March 15 |
| Application fee |
$100 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
63.1% – High |
| Average age of new entrants |
26 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.22 – Low |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.75-3.74 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
66 |
| Average GMAT score |
606 – Medium |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
530-701 |
| Students with prior work experience |
41 |
| Average work experience (months) |
53 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
88.6% |
| Average age of new entrants |
29 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.14 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.71-3.64 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
51 |
| Average GMAT score |
576 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
488-661 |
| Students with prior work experience |
51 |
| Average work experience (months) |
71 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
570 paper test
88 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Decisions are based on an evaluation of a candidate’s potential ethical, professional, intellectual and interpersonal contributions to the Daniels learning environment. Merit scholarships are available for qualified international and domestic candidates and do not require a separate application. For more information about specific application requirements, please visit http://www.daniels.du.edu. |
| Executive program |
| Admission is selective and limited to those with at least 10 years of work experience. Candidates are evaluated for academic readiness, career progression and leadership potential. Participants represent a diverse mix of backgrounds, coming from a variety of organizations across a wide range of functional areas. Cultural diversity, gender balance, ethical practice and global awareness is valued. |
| Part-time program |
| Admission is selective, and limited to those with at least two years of work experience. Program participants represent a diverse mix of educational and professional backgrounds. Candidates are evaluated on undergraduate performance, an interview, GMAT score, recommendations, and essays related to leadership, ethics, and career accomplishments and aspirations. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
| Director of admissions |
Scott B. Campbell |
| Full-time program phone |
(303) 871-3416 |
| Full-time program E-mail |
daniels@du.edu |
| Full-time program website |
http://www.daniels.du.edu/ |
| Executive program phone |
(303) 871-3419 |
| Executive program E-mail |
lisa.grassfield@du.edu |
| Executive program website |
http://www.daniels.du.edu/ |
| Part-time program phone |
(303) 871-3416 |
| Part-time program E-mail |
beth.riley@du.edu |
| Part-time program website |
http://www.daniels.du.edu/ |
| Part-time distance learning program phone |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program E-mail |
N/A |
| Part-time distance learning program website |
N/A |
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (17) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
not-for-profit management |
| e-commerce |
real estate |
| entrepreneurship |
sports business |
| finance |
supply chain management/logistics |
| general management |
quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research |
| international business |
tax |
| leadership |
technology |
| marketing |
other |
| management information systems |
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| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
entrepreneurship, finance, general management, marketing, real estate |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, full-time accelerated, full-time other, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time other, traditional executive MBA, other executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
arts, computer science/information systems, education, engineering, international studies, law, social work, Any business master’s degree with any approved M.A./M.S. within DU |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| Students focus 15% of their coursework on transferable skills associated with personal and team effectiveness, CSR and sustainability. Traditional core skills make up 55% of the program, and 30% of electives. Concentrations are available in finance, accounting, marketing, real estate and construction management, management, entrepreneurship and others, including a customized concentration. |
| Executive program |
| The 18-month curriculum is comprised of 24 courses. Rigorous focus on business fundamentals and ethics sets the stage for strategic execution, leadership and global business. Experiential learning includes the Team Sail, ethics case competition, international travel and social capital project. Business Plan/New Venture Management fosters innovation and entrepreneurial vision. |
| Part-time program |
| The lockstep curriculum integrates business fundamentals with leadership and organizational development. The program includes four elective courses, allowing students to take classes that meet their specific career objectives. Experiential learning components include Leading at the Edge Weekend (outdoor leadership experience), International Travel Seminar, and a team-based Capstone Project. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Business Schools |
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Specialties
#87 in Part-time M.B.A.
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Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
2.2 |
| Acceptance rate |
63.1% – High |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$63,533 – Medium |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.22 – Low |
| Average GMAT score |
606 – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
44.9% – Low |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
66.7% – Low |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
173 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
173 |
| Minority students |
7.5% |
| International students |
35.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
148 |
| Minority students |
11.5% |
| International students |
2.0% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Scott Campbell |
| Financial aid phone |
(303) 871-3416 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $41,040 per year
Part-time: $38,232 per year |
| Required fees |
$810 per year |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
$14,685 |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
N/A |
| Teaching assistantships |
N/A |
| Research assistantships |
80 |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
University of Denver has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
88 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
69 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
44.9% – Low |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
66.7% – Low |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
37 |
| Low base salary |
$20,000 |
| Average base salary |
$62,604 |
| High base salary |
$100,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$20,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$64,939 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$100,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$33,333 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$43,333 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$50,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
5 |
| Low signing bonus |
$1,500 |
| Average signing bonus |
$6,875 |
| High signing bonus |
$10,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$1,500 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$6,875 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$10,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
11 |
| Low other compensation |
$3,500 |
| Average other compensation |
$10,200 |
| High other compensation |
$25,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$3,500 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$10,200 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$25,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
N/A |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
9 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$33,333 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$57,167 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$90,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
4 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$50,000 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$69,750 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$85,000 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
1 |
| General management low salary |
N/A |
| General management average salary |
N/A |
| General management high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
10 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$40,000 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$65,600 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$85,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
1 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
N/A |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
6 |
| Consulting low salary |
$45,000 |
| Consulting average salary |
$65,600 |
| Consulting high salary |
$90,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
0 |
| Human resources low salary |
N/A |
| Human resources average salary |
N/A |
| Human resources high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
2 |
| Other occupations low salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations average salary |
N/A |
| Other occupations high salary |
N/A |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
0 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
2 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
0 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
2 |
| Northeast low salary |
N/A |
| Northeast average salary |
N/A |
| Northeast high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
1 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
N/A |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
2 |
| South low salary |
N/A |
| South average salary |
N/A |
| South high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
1 |
| Midwest low salary |
N/A |
| Midwest average salary |
N/A |
| Midwest high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
29 |
| Southwest low salary |
$38,000 |
| Southwest average salary |
$65,214 |
| Southwest high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
0 |
| West low salary |
N/A |
| West average salary |
N/A |
| West high salary |
N/A |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
0 |
| International low salary |
N/A |
| International average salary |
N/A |
| International high salary |
N/A |
