MBA/MS STEM Dual Degree
Propel your career to new heights
In today’s technology- and data-driven business world, Leeds’ two-year, STEM-designated MBA/MS dual degree provides a combination of business savvy and specialized expertise that will increase your earning power, expand career options, and allow you to distinguish your technical proficiency with management ability. Students have the opportunity to develop a valuable business toolkit—including leadership, critical thinking and communication skills—through the MBA program and specialized knowledge of an MS program in the STEM-designated areas of either Business Analytics or Supply Chain Analytics. In addition, this dual program offers you the opportunity to earn both degrees together in less time than if the degrees were earned sequentially. Students at Leeds also benefit from membership in a collaborative learning community and access to a world-wide alumni network.
Applicants must apply to both programs in one application. The application will include:
- A professional resume
- One to two professional recommendations
- Response to the essay prompt
- GMAT or GRE (limited waivers available)
- College Transcripts
- 2 years or more of professional work
- $70 application fee
- Dual degree students will be required to complete 37 hours of MBA coursework and 33 hours of MS STEM coursework, for a total of 70 hours in both programs.
- Both degrees must be awarded simultaneously.
- Dual degree students must maintain the academic and ethical standards required of both programs.
- Students who decide not to complete the MBA year and who are still interested in the MS will need to reapply for the next cycle.
- Student who opt out of the MS STEM portion of the degree may choose to complete the FT MBA, but they must notify their advisor prior to finals in the second semester.
Dual degree students will be required to complete 37 hours of MBA coursework and 33 hours of MS STEM coursework, for a total of 70 hours between both
programs. Dual degree students will begin with the MBA program first. The MS portion is completed in the second year.
*Note: The curriculum is subject to change.
Dual degree students will enroll in the following MBA courses during the first year in the program:
MBA Courses - Year 1 | |
| Semester | Courses |
| Summer Session 3 credits | MBAC 6031: Quantitative Methods MBAC 6001: Foundations of Teamwork |
| Fall Semester 17.5 credits | MBAC 6002: Social, Moral, and Economic Foundations of Business Session A (8 weeks): Session B (8 weeks):Ìý |
| Spring Semester 16.5 credits | MBAC 6051: Operations Management Session A (8 weeks): Session B (8 weeks):Ìý |
The second year program must be chosen at the time of application and can be either the MS in Business Analytics or the MS in Supply
Chain Analytics.
Click here to view the MS Business Analytics Curriculum.
Click here to view the MS Supply Chain Analytics Curriculum.
The following estimated graduate student budget is designed to give you a projection of your tuition and living expenses and is based on twoÌýsemesters per yearÌý(fallÌýand spring). The living expensesÌýbudget is prepared by the CU Boulder Office of Financial Aid for use by all graduate students.
Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost to attend CU Boulder. The estimated total cost of attendance for an academic year could include expenses such as books and supplies; and items that are not billed by the university, such as personal expenses, housing, groceries, transportation and medical insurance.
These estimates are based on the 2025-2026Ìýgraduate professional business program tuition rates.
| Ìý | Tuition and Required Student Fees | Ìý |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Year 1 | $40,515 | 3 semesters, 37 credits |
| Resident Year 2 | $39,794Ìý | 3 semesters, 33 credits |
| Fees * | $3,042Ìý | Ìý |
| Total | $83,351Ìý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Non-Resident Year 1 | $53,811Ìý | 3 semesters, 37 credits |
| Non-Resident Year 2 ** | $39,794Ìý | 3 semesters, 33 credits |
| Fees* | $3,042Ìý | Ìý |
| Total | $96,647Ìý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| International students Year 1 | $53,811 | 3 semesters, 37 credits |
| International students Year 2 | $55,436Ìý | 3 semesters, 33 credits |
| Fees *** | $3,303Ìý | Ìý |
| Total | $112,550Ìý | Ìý |
* Resident and Non-Resident fees include a one-time enrollment fee of $62. These estimates are based on the tuition for 2025-2026Ìýgraduate professional business program rates,Ìýand are subject to change based on new tuition rates for the 2026-2027Ìýacademic year. All prices are shown in U.S. Dollars (USD). | ||
| Estimated 12-month Living Expenses | Ìý | Ìý |
|---|---|---|
| Room & Board (assumed off-campus) | $18,656 | Rent, utilities, food |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | Ìý |
| Transportation (CO residents) | $1,314 | Ìý |
| Transportation (US resident, outside of Colorado) | $2,016 | Ìý |
| Medical | $3,150 | Ìý |
| Personal | $1,728 | Miscellaneous |
| Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Total | Colorado resident - $26,048 US Non-resident - $26,750 | Ìý |
Colorado Residency
Tuition classification determines student residency for tuition purposes. Your initial tuition classification is determined from information you supply on your application for admission to the MBAÌýProgram.ÌýUS citizens and Permanent Residents who are not initially Colorado residents can establish residency during the first year of the program. In doing so, you would qualify in-state tuition during the second year of the program. That is an advantage not offered by many public institutions, and will significantly increase the return on the investment for non-Colorado residents.ÌýClick here to learn more about Tuition Classification.ÌýIf you have additional questions, you can emailÌýtuitclass@colorado.eduÌýor callÌý303-492-6970.
The Leeds MS/MBA program is a STEM-designated degree program that gives international students the benefit of being work eligible for up to three years post-graduation.
The Leeds Graduate Admissions Team is happy to answer any of your questions about the Dual MBA/MS STEM program. You can connect with us in the following ways:
- Email Andrea Young, Assistant Director, Leeds Graduate Admissions at leedsgrad@colorado.edu.
MBA/MS STEM – Business AnalyticsÌý
Our STEM-designated MBA/MS Business Analytics degreeÌýprepares you for the evolving field of business with the added benefit of technical proficiency in the rapidly growing field of analytics. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of how to generate, capture and analyze data sets and then activate your interpersonal, leadership and management skills to implement innovative business models and make smart decisions faster.
See how MS in Business Analytics graduates apply their skills.
MBA/MS STEM – Supply Chain Analytics
Our STEM-designated MBA/MS Supply Chain Analytics degree teaches you how to identify innovative opportunities for supply chain improvements as well as become proficient in supply chain strategy, analytics and core principles of logistics and sourcing. You will gain a skill set that can be applied to a broad array of industries including manufacturing, healthcare and sustainability.
See how MS in Supply Chain Analytics graduates apply their skills.