Executive MBA Residencies
There is perhaps nothing more distinctive than the week-long residencies of the Executive MBA program. Offered once in the Fall semester and twice in the Spring semester, each residency transports you to a place where it all comes to life—connections with your cohort, case studies and concepts, and candid conversations with faculty.
The in-person orientation in Boulder kicks off the program. Residencies will be held in Vail and at the beautiful ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder campus, while the final residency of the program will take place at an international location(s). There, you will complete your final term of courses and gain firsthand experience in global business by exploring different cultures and economies.
Executive MBA Residencies
Orientation & 2nd Year Kick Off
The program begins with a three-day orientation in Boulder, Colorado (Friday - Sunday), serving as the program’s kickoff for first-year students and a return for second-year students in their final year. Students will meet faculty, staff, and directors from the Centers of Excellence and research centers, as well as board members and others from the Leeds business community. Students will learn to be effective remote learners, develop networking skills, and participate in team-building activities to build strong relationshipsÌýwith their classmates.ÌýYour downtime allows for hiking, biking and fishing, among other activities.
Vail & Boulder Residences
The first fall residency will be in Vail, Colorado, with the winter and spring residencies taking place on the beautiful Boulder campus. Residencies start on Monday and end on Saturday. Students spend their days in the classroom and most evenings on coursework. If there is a home game, they may take in the excitement of a CU football game.ÌýNetworking and academic enrichment events will also be provided. At the end of the first academic year, the spring residency allows studentsÌýto complete an innovation project that pulls together their entire first-year curriculum. In the fall of the second year, during the residency, students will participate in a shark-tank-like experience as their team presents their product for the entrepreneurship course.
International Residency
The Leeds EMBA program finishes with the international residency—with locations rotating each year. The Class of 2026 willÌýtravel to VietnamÌýand Singapore, experiencing the contrasts between an emerging economy and established economy in Southeast Asia.Ìý
Hanoi, Vietnam:ÌýHanoi is a growing business hub, driven by tourism, the digital economy, and a push to become a national center for startups. With strategic location it aims to attract foreign investment in sectors like manufacturing and high-tech.
Singapore:ÌýSingapore is a leading global business hub with pro-business policies, and strategic geographic location. Its key industries include manufacturing, electronics, financial services, and international trade. Ìý
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