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Research Opportunity Leads to Publication, Impact for Marketing Student

A Daniels marketing student turned a faculty research opportunity into a published paper, gaining skills that shaped her internship experience and future academic goals.
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Daniels Alumni Co-Author Success Story at Waterproof Paper Company

MBA degrees from the Daniels College of Business gave Kyle Ewing and Ryan Smith a shared language that helps them move quickly and efficiently.

Training the Mind—and Building a Business

At BASE Camp 2026, two DU alumni honed their entrepreneurial skills to grow their mental performance coaching practice.
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Daniels Travel Course Leads to International Internship

A Guatemala-based consulting project led to an internship with Friendship Bridge, furthering a student's work in social entrepreneurship and international development.

Master Sommelier Joins Daniels Faculty

Master sommelier Jill Zimorski joins the Daniels faculty, bringing wine industry leadership, business expertise and classroom experience to hospitality students.

First Wealth Management Track Graduate Earns CFP Certification

Daniels graduate Nicco Coco shares how the wealth management track, faculty mentorship and hands-on experience helped him become the program’s first student to earn CFP certification.
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Daniels Climbs in Best Business School Rankings

Bloomberg Businessweek celebrated the College's hands-on approach to education and commitment to ethical, principle-based leadership.

How Daniels Grad Turned a Degree Into an AI Career

Daniels graduate Aidan Routzon shares how his management education, mentors and hands-on experience helped him launch a career working in AI at RingCentral.

Global Trip Lays Foundation for International Business Career

An international business course in South Africa helped Loren Sjoquist launch a global leadership career.

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Michael Tetteh

"I was especially drawn to the experiential learning opportunities, where students work directly with industry professionals on real business challenges."

Ketty Aldy Odero

"I was drawn to its experiential learning approach, where theory meets real-world problem solving, and the programs emphasis on ethical leadership and impact."
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Johnathon Kriegh

"My post-MBA goal is to transition into director level positions, capitalizing on my professional experience and education to continue to serve my country."
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Broderick Perlman

"DU doesn’t just provide an education; it offers a true pathway for growth, supporting students not only throughout the program but well into their careers and lives."

Leslie Lew

"I aspire to produce novel knowledge that creates value across behavioral marketing research, industry applications and academic institutions."

Sara Gebretsadik

"I chose Daniels because it represents the perfect intersection of rigor, opportunity and community."
Ronnie Bedford, Master’s in Marketing graduate student and Graduate Student Ambassador at Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, shown in an official profile photo.

Ronnie Bedford

"I’ve found a welcoming community where faculty genuinely want to help students succeed."

Lysander-Hasso Tsiate Akakpo

"This program is the launchpad to the next phase in my career journey."
Portrait of Melissa Swayne, Executive MBA student at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver.

Melissa Swayne

"My goal after grad school is to become a CEO or COO for a mission-driven company committed to creating meaningful social and environmental impact."
Portrait of Stefanie Genauer, Master’s in Real Estate and the Built Environment student at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver.

Stefanie Genauer

"I was drawn to the Daniels College of Business because of its strong alumni network and its practical, real-world approach to education." 

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Even when you can’t make it to campus, we can still help you decide if Daniels is right for you. We have a variety of resources to help you navigate the admissions process.

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underGraduate programs

Our 8 majors and 17 minors cover the full spectrum of traditional business fields as well as more specialized, industry-specific programs.

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Graduate programs

Develop a thorough business foundation with one of our MBAs, delve deep into one field with our specialized master's, or pair your experience and passion for research with our Executive PhD.

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executive education

A flexible education for working professionals, Executive Education offers webinars, workshops, short courses and customized programs that transform how organizations perform.