Prospective Graduate Students
Why Boulder?
Being part of the business world today means being part of a global community that touches every part of life.
At the Leeds School of Business, we have an unprecedented vantage point 鈥 and while we鈥檙e located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we鈥檙e not talking about the scenery.
Leeds is where globally recognized faculty - ranked top 25 for research production 鈥 sit with their students in real-world experiential settings.
Leeds is where you鈥檒l find deep partnerships with the nationally recognized innovative Boulder business community 鈥 don鈥檛 be surprised if the local entrepreneurs end up judging your business plan.
Leeds is where the entire globe serves as a laboratory for learning 鈥 from the federal labs located right next-door to visiting businesses around the world.
Leeds is where an emphasis on innovation and social impact meets with deep relationships directly in the business community. And where momentum in rankings and student body are making a Leeds degree more valuable every year.
So sure, fall in love with the views. But stay for the world.
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Getting an MBA from Leeds is a great way to jump-start an entrepreneurial career. The people, Boulder and the culture here are what makes the MBA program unique.
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Carlos Pena, MBA鈥19
Investment Principal, The Beacon Fund
鈥淒oing good and generating profits are not mutually exclusive.鈥
At Leeds, Carlos pursued his passion for social impact by managing a venture fund for emerging companies.
By graduation, he鈥檇 built a network by taking advantage of Boulder鈥檚 鈥済ive first鈥 culture--and achieved his dream job at an impact investment fund.
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#1
Best Full-Time MBA and Part-Time MBA in Colorado
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#29
Best Public Part-Time MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#41
Best Public Full-Time MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#11
Sustainability in the U.S.
QS World University, 2024
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Among only 5% of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB
It鈥檚 special here.
Start your day with a morning trail run for fresh air and inspiration, then walk to a co-working space to explore alongside other creators. Later, get dinner with a local leader in cleantech, software or natural products.听
The best and brightest flock here to work and play. Boulder is consistently ranked among America鈥檚 healthiest cities (), best college towns (), top bike-friendly cities () and the #1 mountain destination to live in ().听
Through high-impact partnerships in Boulder and the Front Range, Leeds students can work closely with Fortune 500 companies like听Lockheed Martin, Oracle and Google. It鈥檚 no wonder we boast some of the in the country.听
The lifestyle is enviable, business is bold, and it鈥檚 a place to call home.






