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Executive MBA in Aviation
The CU Denver Executive MBA in Aviation, in partnership with Denver International Airport, is the first degree of its kind in the world. Launching in January 2026, the program is tailored for aviation professionals with 10+ years of experience who are poised to become the industry's next generation of leaders.
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CU Denver EMBA students that have diverse backgrounds
45%
63%
CU Denver EMBA faculty that have diverse backgrounds
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The application deadline for our August 2024 cohort is July 15. Apply today!
50% of students are director-level or above
CU Denver EMBA students that have diverse backgrounds
45%
Ranked University in Colorado
#1
In Partnership with Denver International Airport
DEN
"The CU Denver Executive MBA was a transformative experience that reshaped my outlook on the global business landscape. The program's outstanding faculty and dedicated executive team provided exactly what I needed to thrive. When I learned that same team was creating an Executive MBA in Aviation, I was genuinely excited. This specialized program combines core business fundamentals with industry-specific insights — it's exactly the kind of opportunity I wish had been available during my graduate school search."
Levi Sheppard, Class of 2022
Air Force Pilot
Only 5% of business schools worldwide have AACSB accreditation.
Traci Ruether (Class of 2025)
Founcer, Marketing Consultant, TR Content Marketing
18 months, August start, July 15th deadline
No application fee; scholarships are available
International trip includes in-country consulting projects
Structure: 18 months, part-time, hybrid model.
Co-branded: In-person classes at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Residencies: Residencies hosted at national and international airports.
Faculty: Experts from both academia and the aviation ecosystem.
Curriculum: Focused on leadership across the aviation ecosystem.
Scholarships: Awards available for qualified candidates.
Apply by January 15, 2025, and receive our special $5,000 Leading Edge Scholarship.
Apply by January 15, 2025, and receive our special $5,000 Leading Edge Scholarship.
EMBA at a glance:
18 months, part-time, hybrid structure
Jan 2026 launch, classes at DEN (3rd busiest US airport)
3 week-long residences at airports throughout the world
“The DEN Executive MBA in Aviation will re-shape education in the aviation industry. As such, we seek executives and other aspiring leaders who have the ambition to match. Our innovative curriculum, designed by industry experts, is committed to excellence and focused on the challenges and opportunities facing airports, airlines, and the companies that comprise their supply chains. If you consider yourself part of the next generation of executive talent in the aviation industry, allow us to show you how the DEN EMBA in Aviation can help you achieve your leadership goals.”
David Chandler, Ph.D.
Director, Executive MBA in Aviation
