Daniels College of Business (UoD)

Our Programs: We offer graduate and undergraduate degree programs to suit a variety of work experience levels, schedules and professional interests and aspirations. All programs combine the study of business fundamentals with hands-on experience via simulations, practicum projects and interaction with local, regional and global business leaders. Our Executive Education programs include webinars, workshops and short courses for working professionals.

Our Dean: Vivek Choudhury came to the University of Denver in August 2019 from the George Washington University School of Business (GWSB), where he had been serving most recently as associate dean for strategic initiatives and professor of information systems and technology management. His research interests include: management of offshored/outsourced IT projects, trust in electronic commerce, and knowledge management. Read Choudhury’s biography.

Faculty & Staff: Our faculty members are nationally recognized educators and researchers who are deeply engaged in the business world. They excel at helping students apply classroom lessons to real-world challenges. Our exceptional staff members support students, faculty, alumni, corporate partners, recruiters, donors and the community at every turn.

Ethical Leadership: Daniels is internationally recognized for integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into our innovative curricula. This curricular framework gives you the resources and insight needed to hit the ground running and enter the business world armed with knowledge. Everything we do in the real world has its foundation in ethics.

The Daniels Difference: The challenge-driven education provided by Daniels gives students access to real-world business challenges via action-based learning. Students will hit the ground running, entering careers with market-readiness. With a legacy of over 100 years of leadership development, Daniels is building our future business world.

Influential Network: No matter where business takes you, you’ll have the Daniels Pioneer Network to back you up. Comprised of students, alumni, business leaders, corporate partners, faculty and friends of the College, the Daniels Pioneer Network is a valuable source of professional mentoring, information and networking. A full calendar of events and news-making research and activities keep our community of students, alumni, faculty and partners involved and inspired.

Daniels is located in Denver, Colorado, a city known for its dynamic blend of business, innovation and world-class recreation. Denver is consistently ranked by Forbes and Kiplinger’s as one of the top cities for young professionals and recent college graduates.

Committed To Advancing Business And Our Students

The Daniels vision, mission and values and the DU Impact 2025 strategic plan, drive our academics, culture and priorities.

The College’s vision, mission and values reflect the enduring principles that have guided Daniels throughout our long and distinguished history. As part of this process, they reflect the vitality of today’s economic marketplace.

The Daniels Vision

Pioneering business for the public good

The Daniels Mission

To benefit the public good by developing business pioneers through impactful scholarship, challenge-driven education and lifelong learning. 

The Daniels Values

• Culture of innovation and engagement
• Learn through doing
• Interact with integrity
• Diversity and inclusion as a source of strength
• Global action and influence

The vision, mission and values are the foundation that links Daniels, University of Denver (DU) and global communities together as a cohesive unit with a shared past, present and future. They reflect what we fundamentally believe is our core purpose. We will hold ourselves and each other responsible for leading professional lives that uphold these tenets.