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.
Starting January 2026, this 18-month program aims to develop future industry leaders by providing a broad, ecosystem-wide perspective on aviation, blending traditional MBA courses with specialist aviation subjects.
The flexible program is designed for experienced professionals seeking leadership roles, offering classes at the airport and global residencies.
It addresses a significant gap in executive-level aviation training, fostering talent development across the entire industry rather than just company-specific skills.

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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.