CU Denver Launching First-of-Its-Kind Executive MBA in Aviation

Inaugural cohort starts classes in January.

Zach Vasile

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 02:28 PM ET

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Edited By: Steve Spears

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Key Takeaways:

The University of Colorado Denver, in partnership with Denver International Airport, is launching a first-of-its-kind Executive MBA in Aviation, with its inaugural class scheduled for January 2026.
This 18-month program is designed for experienced professionals to develop broad leadership skills and a holistic understanding of the entire aviation industry ecosystem, distinguishing it from company-specific training.
The curriculum combines traditional MBA subjects with specialist aviation courses, featuring classes hosted at Denver airport, international residencies, and faculty including prominent industry leaders.

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The University of Colorado Denver is partnering with Denver International Airport (KDEN) to launch a first-of-its-kind executive MBA in aviation, with the aim of developing and training future industry leaders.

The program, which will welcome its inaugural class in January 2026, runs for eight terms over 18 months and is designed for professionals looking to broaden their perspective on aviation while moving up into leadership roles.