CMC + CSU Global
Seamless Pathways to a Graduate Degree: CMC + CSU Global
Take your education further — with a direct, affordable path from Colorado Mountain College to a CSU Global graduate program
Thanks to a new articulation agreement between Colorado Mountain College and CSU Global, CMC graduates in select bachelor's programs can now seamlessly continue into a master's degree program online. Whether you're aiming to lead in business, education, or organizational management, this partnership helps you move forward faster and more affordably.
Programs Included
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership & Management (BAS L&M) → Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development at CSU Global
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) → Master of Business Administration (MBA) at CSU Global
- Bachelor’s in Education → Master of Science in Teaching and Learning and/or Principal Licensure at CSU Global
Why Choose This Pathway?
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Guaranteed Admission
- CMC graduates with a GPA of 2.3 or higher are guaranteed admission to the corresponding CSU Global master’s program.
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Affordable Tuition
- BAS L&M / BSBA graduates receive a 10% tuition discount — $607.50 per credit.
- Education graduates receive a special educator rate — $350 per credit.
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Save Time and Money
- BAS L&M and BSBA graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher get their first graduate course waived.
- Education students who pass EDU 4480 and EDU 4490 with a B- or better earn graduate credit toward CSU Global degrees.
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Fully Online and Designed for Working Adults
- Advance your career from anywhere, on a flexible schedule that fits your life.
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Keep and Grow Your Talent Locally
- Stay connected to the communities you love while preparing for leadership roles in business, education, and beyond.
Getting Started
Admission:
Complete your eligible CMC bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.3 GPA.
Format:
100% online through CSU Global.
Start Dates:
Multiple starts per year — apply when ready.
Financial Aid:
Eligible for tuition discounts; additional scholarships may apply.
Ready to take the next step?
Request information from CSU Global
Tell them you are a CMC graduate, and your application fee will be waived.
- CMC alumni from BAS Leadership & Management, BS Business Administration, or Education programs
- Recent CMC bachelor's graduates planning their next step
- Current CMC students close to graduation
- CMC faculty and staff interested in graduate study
- Local professionals seeking affordable, flexible graduate degrees
Depending on the pathway you choose, you’ll develop:
- Strategic leadership and organizational management skills
- Advanced business acumen and decision-making capabilities
- Instructional leadership skills for educators
- Expertise in driving cultural responsiveness and instructional change
Graduates of these programs are prepared for high-demand careers such as:
- Business Manager
- Operations Director
- Organizational Development Specialist
- School Principal (with licensure)
- Instructional Coordinator
- Senior Project Manager
Earning Potential:
Master’s degree holders in business and education fields typically earn 20-40% more than those with a bachelor’s degree alone according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Admission: Complete your eligible CMC bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.3 GPA.
- Format: 100% online through CSU Global.
- Start Dates: Multiple starts per year — apply when ready.
- Financial Aid: Eligible for tuition discounts; additional scholarships may apply.
Ready to take the next step?
Request information from CSU Global
Tell them you are a CMC graduate, and your application fee will be waived.