Immersions

As an MBA@Denver student, you will focus on solving realistic business challenges and building leadership skills. To reinforce these goals, you will attend two in-person immersive experiences, one of which will take place in Denver. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge alongside classmates and faculty members in a real-world setting.

During these collaborative immersions, you will learn from business leaders, engage in group workshops and network with peers. Explore some of the locations you will have to choose from below.

Students will be required to pay an immersion fee that varies based on the location and activities. The fee is non-refundable and is calculated prior to course registration.

Upcoming Immersion Locations

Leading from the Center

Leading from the Center is an immersive weekend designed to allow you to take a deep-dive into your personal leadership development. 

The weekend will take place at The Nature Place, an outdoor education center in Colorado specifically designed for leadership immersion retreats. Taking advantage of the beautiful Rocky Mountain environs, you will have time to unplug, expand horizons, experiment, explore and deeply connect with yourself and your peers.

The weekend's curriculum is meant to challenge you to think and perform differently in order to reach your full leadership potential. Specifically, you will engage in a series of activities and explorations in order to continue to develop self-awareness and articulate your values and vision; use collaboration and teamwork to hone the skills needed for high performing teams; learn behaviors to manage your energy for better focus and engagement; and learn to unplug from the stress of a high intensity, fast-paced work environment in order to plug into what is essential. You will learn to drive change, progress and sustainable integration of work and life.

(Prerequisite: BUS 4610, Leading With Integrity)

A Walk Down Wall Street: An Off-Campus Immersion

While it is true that Wall Street is actually a short street in New York City, the term “Wall Street” more broadly represents the financial institutions and professionals that make up the U.S. financial system. Wall Street is more than New York City; there are Wall Street institutions and professionals in cities all over the United States and the world.

 After this immersion, you will be able to explain the activities of asset managers and investment bankers and relate their activities to private equity. These experiences will provide context when comparing the past and present world of Wall Street. 

These learning goals will be achieved by listening to and interacting with speakers from DU Reiman School of Finance faculty, DU alumni, and the New York financial community, as well as by visiting Wall Street and the Museum of American Finance.