MBA/MS STEM Dual Degree

MBA STEM program students

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 Analytics.

In addition, the MBA/MS 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.

MBA/MS STEM information Sheet

STEM-designated degree program

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.

MBA/MS STEM – Business Analytics 

Our STEM-designated MBA/MS Business Analytics degree prepares 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 provides you with a broad business acumen while positioning you with the expertise needed to manage business supply chains in the global economy. Your skills will be in high demand post-graduation across numerous industries worldwide.

See how MS in Supply Chain Analytics graduates apply their skills.

Graduation Requirements

  • 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.

For more information, contact Andrea Young, assistant director, Leeds Graduate Programs Admissions at andrea.young@colorado.edu or 303-492-8712.

Admission to Dual Degree Program

Students must apply to each program at the same time and be accepted to both sets of requirements. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or GRE will be used as the standardized examination for both admissions processes. Dual degree students will begin with the MBA program first. The MS portion is completed in the second year.