Full-time Leeds MBA rises to #36 among public business schools.
It鈥檚 not just prospective students who are realizing the incredible value of a Leeds MBA. Corporate recruiters are starting to better appreciate how the blend of skills baked into graduate business programs at the University of Colorado Boulder prepares alumni for the challenges of leadership.听
In its most recent ranking of the nation鈥檚 best full-time MBA programs, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Leeds School of Business No. 36 among public schools, an increase driven largely by Leeds鈥� soaring reputation among recruiters.听
鈥淲hen they鈥檙e meeting with MBA students, recruiters want to see not just the disciplinary knowledge you get鈥攆inance, strategy, marketing and so on鈥攖hey want to know they鈥檙e hiring someone who鈥檚 primed for the leadership track,鈥� said John Helmers, director of graduate career management and a Leeds MBA graduate. 鈥淥ur emphasis on developing students as collaborative leaders, who can work across teams while setting strategic direction, is why they鈥檙e so highly sought in the market.鈥�
Among the highlights of this year鈥檚 U.S. News rankings:听
- The full-time MBA is ranked 36th among public schools, up from 39 in 2022. Overall, the Leeds MBA rose from No. 74 to No. 67.
- The average starting salary of Leeds MBAs hit $92,500, a noted increase from last year.听
- The part-time MBA remains a top-25 program among public programs, at No. 23. It鈥檚 ranked 36th overall.听
MBA powers promotions
For Amy Link, who completed her MBA in 2016, the decision to attend graduate school was influenced by Leeds鈥� close relationships with the Boulder business community. She started with Zayo Group as a product manager after graduation, and has been steadily promoted to her current role of sales account director at the communications infrastructure provider.听
鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 have been considered by Zayo without my MBA,鈥� Link said. 鈥淟eeds was an introduction to a new network of close friends and professionals.鈥�
鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 have been considered by Zayo without my MBA.鈥�
Amy Link (MBA鈥�16), sales account director, Zayo Group
Link manages one of Zayo鈥檚 top accounts, which involves bringing a strategic perspective to the long-term future of the businesses while grappling with the day-to-day challenges her team faces; 鈥渕y MBA gave me the confidence to know I could be an effective problem-solver.鈥澨�
Beyond the broad slate of business skills that an MBA offers, Leeds offers several unique customization options for students. These pathways鈥攊n real estate, natural and organic products, clean energy and high-growth ventures鈥攍everage Leeds鈥� centers of excellence to provide connections and co-curricular experiences that give graduates a head start in these industries.
鈥淥ne of the things that makes Leeds truly special the combination of our stellar faculty and our well-developed relationships with companies locally and globally,鈥� said Dean Sharon Matusik. 鈥淲hether we鈥檙e considering a new pathway for the MBA or redesigning an existing course, we鈥檙e fortunate to have industry partners who are eager to collaborate, engage directly with our students, and provide input on the skills and experiences our graduates will need to thrive long-term in their careers.鈥�
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