Leeds School of Business

Interim, Bill Kaempfer, dean
419 UCB phone: 303-492-1809
School website: www.colorado.edu/business

The new innovation economy requires—and rewards—richer knowledge, sharper skills and a global mindset. Ultimately, the edge belongs to those who are principled leaders who bring inspiration and purpose to their work and in this way drive value for society.

Within this climate, the Leeds School of Business offers an innovative agenda designed to leverage our unique assets: the intellectual capital of Leeds faculty, our innovative and best-in-class curriculum, our focus on the “whole student” experience, our strong network of alumni and industry partners and our firm commitment to student support.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International), Leeds awards four types of degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Students can specialize in accounting, finance, management and entrepreneurship and marketing. Leeds further offers certificates in a variety of areas to provide opportunities for students to explore additional areas of interest and distinction.

World-class faculty provide the foundation for breakthrough thinking—creating knowledge from research, disseminating knowledge through teaching and applying knowledge in collaboration with the business community. Faculty discoveries are frequently published in prestigious academic journals and discussed in media outlets such as the Wall St. Journal, the New York Times, CNBC and more. The cutting-edge research we produce enhances the school’s reputation for innovation. 

From orientation to graduation, Leeds faculty and staff guide students to discover and optimize their potential. Through an array of targeted services, students create an individualized journey that maximizes the impact of their experience and leads to future opportunities. Ethics and social responsibility are hallmarks of a Leeds education, and the school’s commitment to professional development is unrivaled.

Leeds alumni and industry partners collaborate to offer a meaningful level of engagement with students and faculty. Alumni provide the support and resources that ensure graduates are poised for maximum impact. Corporate partners infuse relevance to Leeds’ curriculum innovation, supporting new programs and providing the school access to professional talent. Both communities are the backbone of one of the largest mentoring programs in the world.

Leeds joins the University of Colorado and the Boulder community to generate extraordinary opportunities for students. Cross-campus collaborations with fields like engineering and science link Leeds faculty and students with more resources to put innovation into action. Our location in Boulder provides inspiration with its physical beauty as well as the intellectual energy of a thriving start-up community and high concentrations of advanced technology and socially responsible industries.

Together, these assets make Leeds uniquely qualified to deliver on our mission of educating principled, innovative leaders who drive value.