Colorado State University College of Business

What Colorado State University College of Business does

The Colorado State University College of Business is an academic unit within Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 1964 (graduate programs) and 1966 (undergraduate), it serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through multiple degree formats. It offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with 11 concentrations; an MBA delivered in three formats — Online, On-Campus, and the proprietary Mosaic Evening MBA; an MS in Accountancy; an MS in Computer Information Systems (MCIS); an MS in Finance (MFin); and 14 graduate certificates. The college also operates seven research centers and institutes, including the Supply Chain Management Institute, the Center for Digital Insights (AI and analytics), the Institute for Entrepreneurship, and the Carbon Reduction Impact Center.

The college's business model is built on tuition revenue from degree and certificate programs, supplemented by executive education, corporate partnerships, and research grants. Tuition varies materially by program and residency status, ranging from approximately $25,000 (MFin resident) to over $70,000 (Evening MBA non-resident). Its distinctive product feature is the Mosaic video collaboration classroom technology, which delivers synchronous remote MBA instruction to distributed cohorts. Named corporate partners include Leprino Foods, JBS USA, Montanya Distillers, and the City of Fort Collins, supporting experiential learning and talent pipelines. The college holds AACSB International accreditation (top 6% of global business schools), is recognized by Financial Times, QS, and Corporate Knights (#1 Better World MBA), and reports placement rates of 88-100% across MBA formats with a $127K average starting salary. It serves a 35,000+ alumni network, operates with 101-250 employees, and is governed under CSU's Strategic Plan 2030 framework. As a public institution, it has no private investors.

Name

Colorado State University College of Business

Legal name

Colorado State University College of Business

Website

https://biz.colostate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Colorado State University College of Business is a public AACSB-accredited business school offering undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA, MS), and certificate programs across on-campus, online, and proprietary Mosaic remote formats, serving degree-seeking students and corporate partners from Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Product category

Higher Education Business Degrees

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Business education programs
• Graduate business degrees
• Undergraduate business administration
• Online MBA programs
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins, CO

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program tuition for in-state and out-of-state students at Colorado State University. Undergraduate admissions are managed through the university with College-specific acceptance criteria.
2. Graduate Tuition - MBA Programs: Revenue from multiple MBA delivery formats including Evening MBA, Online MBA, Mosaic MBA, and Impact MBA. Programs charge per credit or per semester with differential tuition for graduate students.
3. Professional Graduate Degrees: Master of Accountancy, Master of Computer Information Systems, and Master of Finance programs generate tuition revenue from specialized graduate business education.
4. Graduate Certificates: 14 graduate business certificates in areas including Applied Finance, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, and Sustainable Business. For-credit certificates that can be applied toward Master's and MBA programs.
5. Summer Fellowship Program: Paid summer fellowships for Impact MBA students at partner organizations, providing hands-on sustainability experience while organizations receive specialized student support.
6. Corporate Partnership Programs: Corporate partnerships including tuition benefit programs offering 10% tuition discounts to employees of partner companies, sustainability fellowships, and practicum projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Colorado State University College of Business is an AACSB-accredited academic college offering undergraduate (BSBA with 11 concentrations), graduate (MBA in multiple formats, Master of Accountancy, Master of Computer Information Systems, Master of Finance), and 14 graduate certificate programs in business disciplines. The college delivers instruction through on-campus, fully online asynchronous, and synchronous remote video collaboration (Mosaic) formats, with industry engagement through seven research centers and institutes.

Product overview

Colorado State University College of Business is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs centered around its AACSB-accredited business degree offerings. The portfolio includes undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with 11 concentrations), graduate programs (MBA in three formats—Online MBA, Evening MBA, and Impact MBA; Master of Accountancy; Master of Computer Information Systems; Master of Finance), and 14 graduate certificates. The institution also operates seven research centers and institutes (Center for Digital Insights, Center for Marketing and Social Impact, Everitt Real Estate Center, HR Edge Network, Institute for Entrepreneurship, Kendall Center for Sales Excellence, and Supply Chain Management Forum) that provide experiential learning opportunities and industry engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mosaic MBA: Online MBA delivery format using video collaboration technology enabling remote students to join classes in real-time alongside on-campus Evening MBA students
• Impact MBA
• Business for a Better World

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Undergraduate degree program with 11 concentrations, designed for high school graduates and transfer students seeking a foundational business education at an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business degree for working professionals with 2+ years of experience seeking career advancement, offered in multiple delivery formats.
• Master of Accountancy Graduate accounting degree with specializations in Data Analytics and Systems, Financial Analysis Auditing and Reporting, and Taxation.
• Master of Computer Information Systems Graduate degree program focused on computer information systems, available on-campus and online.
• Master of Finance 30-credit quantitative program covering investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, and financial risk management, aligned with GARP standards.
• Graduate Business Certificates 14 for-credit graduate certificates including Applied Finance, Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, and Sustainable Business; credits apply toward Master's and MBA programs.
• Impact MBA Full-time 16-month on-campus MBA focused on sustainability and responsible business practices, ranked #1 Better World MBA in North America among large schools by Corporate Knights.
• Supply Chain Management Forum Industry-academic forum providing corporate partners access to faculty research, peer networking, top student talent for internships and recruitment, and influence over course content development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of Online MBA graduates report at least $10,000 salary increase
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Leprino FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeprino Foods hosts Impact MBA sustainability fellowship focusing on developing internal true cost accounting methodology for water and energy use in manufacturing processes. Students work with engineering and accounting departments to create ROI calculations for sustainability projects.
• Montanya DistillerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontanya Distillers, a sustainable distillery focused on environmental and social responsibility, hosts Impact MBA fellows who measure environmental impact, track compliance with policies, and design new processes for ongoing sustainability.
• City of Fort Collins Environmental Services DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Fort Collins partners with Impact MBA program to support implementation of climate future plans, municipal sustainability, and adaptation initiatives. Fellows research best practices and support project management.
• Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corp FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal fellowship opportunity available to Impact MBA students through Environmental Defense Fund's Climate Corp Fellowship program for sustainability-focused summer projects.
• APICS Northern Colorado ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSU Supply Chain Management Club is part of APICS Northern Colorado chapter, providing networking events, course discounts, and certification opportunities for students.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Denver RoundtableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply Chain Club participates in Denver Roundtable of CSCMP for professional development and networking with supply chain practitioners.
• Supply Chain Management Forum Partner CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partners of the Supply Chain Management Forum gain access to faculty research, peer networking, top student talent for internships and recruitment, and ability to influence course content development. Forum includes student practicum projects addressing real supply chain issues.
• Kendall Center for Sales Excellence Corporate PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies partner with the Kendall Center for guest speaking, site visits, networking events, career fairs, and sales competitions. Since Spring 2020, partnership has driven 25% increase in Marketing enrollment, 51% increase in sales course enrollment, and 116% increase in sales certificate pursuit.
• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSU College of Business participates in WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), allowing students from 16 western states to qualify for in-state tuition rates on Master of Finance and Impact MBA programs.
• Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster of Finance program is a GARP Academic Partner, aligning curriculum with professional risk management standards and providing students with resources for FRM certification.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of Denver Daniels College of Business: Regional Colorado-based business school offering professional MBA, specialized master's, and certificates to working professionals. Directly competes with CSU for the same Denver/Front Range applicant pool despite private (vs. public) status.
• University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business: Public research university business school with a top-ranked Online MBA and supply chain management program. Direct peer given similar public-research status, online MBA scale, and recognized supply chain specialization overlapping CSU's Gartner-ranked program.
• Indiana University Kelley School of Business: Public university with one of the most established and highly ranked Online MBA programs in the U.S. Competes for the same working-professional segment and offers multiple delivery formats comparable to CSU's Evening/Mosaic/Online MBA structure.
• University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School: Public university business school with a top-ranked Online MBA and similar STEM-designated graduate programs. Comparable in scale, AACSB accreditation, and emphasis on flexible delivery for working professionals.
• Ohio State University Fisher College of Business: Large public research business school offering Working Professional MBA, specialized master's, and supply chain programs. Direct peer for working-professional graduate business education within a public Big Ten system.
• Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business: Large public research university with highly ranked online MBA and multiple specialized master's programs. Directly comparable as a public, AACSB-accredited school offering stackable certificates, STEM options, and broad online program portfolio serving working professionals.
• University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: In-state public university business school and the most direct geographic competitor for Colorado residents and prospective students. Comparable program mix including MBA, MS in Finance, MS in Accounting, and real estate specialization.
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Gies College of Business: Public AACSB-accredited business school widely regarded as an online MBA leader. Competes head-to-head with CSU for working professionals nationally and globally, with similar iMBA-style accessibility and multiple program formats.

Emerging players

• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Rapidly growing online-first nonprofit university with broad MBA and business degree offerings at lower price points. Represents the disruptive low-cost end of the online business education market that pressures traditional pricing across the category.
• Western Governors University: Nonprofit, competency-based online university offering business degrees at significantly lower tuition. An emerging player reshaping online business education economics and competing on affordability for working adults.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CSUCollegeOfBiz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ColoradoStateCollegeofBusiness
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/csu-college-of-business
• Instagraminstagram.com/csucollegeofbusiness

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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