One question you may be asking yourself is, should we be worried? The answer according to Joseph Murdock, Information Systems Professor here at CU Denver Business School, is yes. “Prior to computers, if I was going to manipulate your vote, I would need some type of proximity,” Murdock said. Not anymore.    Murdock is currently developing a Master’s program in cybersecurity.  Read more

Snowy days are wonderful, and we are fortunate to get so many of them here in Colorado. Nothing is better than curling up with a warm cup of coffee and watching the snow fall, except maybe going outside for a snowball fight. But if you’re on campus and looking for a way to enjoy the snow between classes or before heading home for the day, consider taking some time downtown to enjoy our beautiful city in the snow.  Read more

David Robinson, retired MBA hall-of-famer and Co-Founder of Admiral Capital Group compare notes the state of private markets. Why did you decide to get your MBA at CU Denver? I spent the first decade of my professional life as a small business entrepreneur. In 2010, my wife was given an incredible opportunity to grow within her company and lead a regional sales team in Denver, CO.  Read more

Choosing CU Denver Hassan Mustefa, a senior with a Human Resources major, is happy he chose CU Denver because of the diversity he has found here. CU Denver is one of the most diverse schools in Colorado, with students of color representing 60% of new freshmen and 48% of undergraduates. It’s also one of the more affordable accredited business school in the state, which Hassan says made the choice easy for him.  Read more

Professor Kyle Ehrhardt Millennials are a massive part of who is responsible for the shift towards changing workplace dynamics. Their generation grew up alongside the self-help movement, and that contributed to their belief that work should not equal drudgery. This push has been backed by studies, like the one held at the University of California, Berkley. “Happier employees do better on all fronts, from day-to-day to productivity to career advancement, and this consistently perks up the bottom like for the organization as a whole.”  Read more

John Bryd found his love of sustainability and the planet through his time outdoors before he started his academic career. He spent time backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, and rafting. “Most people who spend a lot of time in the wilderness become concerned about protection and preservation,” said Bryd. Twelve years ago, Bryd taught the first course in what would become our Managing for Sustainability Program.  Read more

For Stanley Unruh, choosing the CU Denver Business School was a “no brainer.” In making his decision, he considered the value of the degree and CU Denver’s location in downtown Denver. He also knew he wanted to step away from what everyone else was doing in his small hometown. Stanley took advantage of WUE, the Western Exchange Program, and most of his credits from community college transferred here.  Read more