UCCS College of Business

What UCCS College of Business does

The UCCS College of Business is an AACSB-accredited constituent college of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, established in the early 1970s on a campus founded in 1965 and located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The college delivers undergraduate and graduate business education through on-campus, online, and hybrid formats, anchored in a 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Business, a Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration, a 30-36 credit MBA with 11 specializations, and a Master of Science in Accounting preparing graduates for CPA, CMA, and tax credentials. It serves traditional undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, military veterans and service members, international students, and the Colorado Springs business community.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees differentiated by residency status and program level, supplemented by non-degree professional development revenue through the COB Academy platform. The college also accepts federal financial aid, GI Bill benefits, employer reimbursement, and institutional scholarships. The underlying technology stack is conventional higher-education infrastructure — Canvas for learning management, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and online/hybrid delivery platforms — with no proprietary AI or software product.

Strategic positioning rests on AACSB accreditation (top 6% globally), a sustained Military Friendly designation (#2 nationally among large public institutions in 2025), and partnerships with the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, NASBA Center for the Public Trust, PGA of America, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and international exchange partners including Cologne Business School and BI Norwegian Business School. The college supports an entrepreneurship ecosystem through its Center for Entrepreneurship and R.O.A.R. career-readiness program, with no standalone financial data disclosed given its status as a public, state-funded institution.

Name

UCCS College of Business

Legal name

University of Colorado Colorado Springs College of Business

Website

https://business.uccs.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The UCCS College of Business is an AACSB-accredited public business school offering BS, BI, MBA, and MSA degrees plus the COB Academy non-degree platform, serving traditional students, working professionals, military-affiliated learners, and international students in Colorado Springs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

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Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Business education programs
• Undergraduate business degrees
• Graduate business administration
• Professional development certificates
• Accounting graduate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition based on residency status (in-state vs out-of-state) and program type. Additional fees for specific programs and services.
2. Executive Education and COB Academy: Professional development courses and certificates offered through COB Academy with separate pricing for working professionals seeking non-degree education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UCCS College of Business is an AACSB-accredited public business school that delivers undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration), graduate degrees (MBA, Master of Science in Accounting), and non-degree professional certificates through its COB Academy platform. Programs are offered on-campus in Colorado Springs, fully online, and in hybrid formats, with emphasis areas spanning Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information Systems, Cybersecurity Management, Business Analytics, Sport Management, Healthcare Administration, and PGA Golf Management.

Product overview

UCCS College of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs and professional education. The core offerings include undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Innovation in Business Administration), graduate programs (Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accounting), and professional development through COB Academy. Students can specialize in areas such as Cybersecurity Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Marketing, and Sport Management. The college also provides various minors and graduate certificates, all designed to prepare students for business careers through real-world experience and hands-on research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COB Academy: Online learning platform from UCCS College of Business offering professional certificates and skill-building courses for working professionals without requiring a full degree.
• Bachelor of Innovation (BI)
• Career Development Center
• Center for Entrepreneurship
• R.O.A.R. Program

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business A 120-credit undergraduate program providing comprehensive business knowledge with real-world application, offering 12 business concentrations including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity Management. Designed for traditional undergraduate students.
• Bachelor of Innovation (BI) in Business Administration A 120-credit undergraduate program focused on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together students from different disciplines to work on projects for real companies or entrepreneurial pursuits. Offers emphasis options including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management, and Information Systems.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) A 30-36 credit graduate program offering flexible learning with online, in-person, and hybrid options. Provides three tracks (Traditional, Specialized, Flexible MBA) and 11 business specializations including Cybersecurity Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, and Marketing.
• Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) A graduate program preparing students to become CPAs, CMAs, and tax professionals. Covers all degree programs through AACSB accreditation.
• COB Academy An online learning platform offering professional certificates and skills training for working professionals. Provides courses in Leadership & Management, Data & Business Analytics, AI & Emerging Business Technology, Marketing & Strategy, and Finance & Decision-Making. No degree required.
• Cybersecurity Management Emphasis Area A specialization track in cybersecurity management available for Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation, and Master of Business Administration degrees, addressing the evolving needs of modern business cybersecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #85 nationally for Best Online MBA Program (2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Better Business Bureau of Southern ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting Multi-Generational Professional Seminar Series addressing HR and marketing needs of small-business owners. The four-part interactive series covers topics tailored for human resources, management, and marketing professionals, with a track designed for millennials. This partnership provides professional development opportunities while connecting the college with the local business community.
• Daniels Fund Ethics InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at UCCS provides a framework for ethical decision-making and instruction across all College of Business programs. This national initiative supports ethics education serving students, educators, and the business community through curriculum integration, student competitions, and the Student Center for Public Trust chapter.
• NASBA Center for the Public TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of college students demonstrating commitment to ethical leadership. The UCCS Student Center for Public Trust (StudentCPT) provides training sessions, conferences, community service, and business ethics competitions. Supported by Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at UCCS and NASBA CPT with staff and resources.
• Cologne Business School (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program partnership allowing UCCS College of Business students to study abroad at Cologne Business School in Germany. Students pay UCCS tuition while attending and experience international business education with students from approximately 30 different nationalities.
• BI Norwegian Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad partnership at BI Norwegian Business School in Norway, part of the College of Business international programs. Students gain international business experience and network with diverse student populations from around the world.
• Olympic Training Center / US Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Sport Management students with unique access to Olympic Training Center operations, internships, and connections with National Governing Bodies. Students have opportunities to work at Olympic events including the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
• PGA of America / PGA REACHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the PGA Golf Management program providing students with PGA membership eligibility upon graduation. PGA REACH is the charitable arm of the association, with students interning at PGA Section headquarters and learning about social impact through golf.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business: Private, larger, more established AACSB business school in Colorado. Competes with UCCS in the Denver-metro and online MBA markets, particularly for higher-pricing-power candidates.

Direct peers

• Metropolitan State University of Denver - College of Business: Public urban university business school in Denver offering BS, MBA, and accounting programs. Comparable in public-serving mission, tuition pricing, and adult-learner orientation to UCCS College of Business.
• Colorado State University College of Business: Public AACSB-accredited business school at Colorado State University, offering undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Directly competes with UCCS for in-state Colorado students and online working-professional enrollment.
• Regis University - Anderson College of Business: Private Denver-area business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and professional development programs. Competes with UCCS for Colorado-based working professionals and adult learners.
• CU Boulder Leeds School of Business: University of Colorado system flagship business school, AACSB-accredited, offering BS, MBA, and MS programs. Closest in-system peer to UCCS College of Business, competing for the same in-state students and employer relationships.
• University of Northern Colorado - Monfort College of Business: Public AACSB-accredited Colorado business school offering undergraduate and MBA programs. Comparable in scale, public-institution positioning, and in-state tuition dynamics to UCCS College of Business.

Regional players

• Western Colorado University - School of Business: Public Colorado regional university business school in Gunnison. Comparable public-institution model and Colorado-residency pricing, though smaller program portfolio than UCCS College of Business.
• CSU Pueblo - Hasan School of Business: Public AACSB-accredited business school at CSU Pueblo in southern Colorado. Comparable public-institution model and regional scope; overlaps with UCCS in southern Colorado and online markets.
• Fort Lewis College - School of Business Administration: Public Colorado undergraduate-focused business school in Durango. Comparable public-institution and Colorado-resident tuition model, though with a smaller graduate footprint than UCCS.
• University of Wyoming College of Business: Public AACSB-accredited regional business school with AACSB-accredited MBA and undergraduate programs. Comparable in scale and public-institution positioning, though serving a different geography than UCCS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/uccsedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/UCCS-243117181362
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uccs-college-of-business
• Instagraminstagram.com/uccs

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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