MBA and MPAcc graduates in blue gowns posing indoors with celebratory balloons and a backdrop behind them.
MBA and MPAcc graduates in blue gowns posing indoors with celebratory balloons and a backdrop behind them.

The MSU Denver College of Business and the Department of Accounting proudly celebrated their Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) graduates during last week’s Hooding Celebration, a meaningful tradition that marks the completion of their graduate studies.

Faculty, family members, and friends gathered to recognize the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our students. The ceremony highlighted not only academic excellence, but also the strong sense of community that defines the CBUS experience.

A Ceremony Marked by Meaningful Connections

This year’s Hooding Celebration featured several memorable moments that underscored the personal journeys behind each degree. Two brothers completed the MBA program together, along with a couple who crossed the stage side by side, one earning an MBA and the other completing the MPAcc program.

MBA students were hooded by Dr. Alex Padilla, while MPAcc students were hooded by Dr. Letitia Pleis.

A collage of photos from the MSU Denver College of Business Fall Hooding Ceremony. The images show groups of Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) graduates and faculty in blue academic regalia, smiling, lining up, and participating in the formal ceremony on stage with balloons and a podium visible.

MBA Program Highlights

The MBA program celebrated 19 Fall 2024 graduates, along with one Summer graduate, bringing the total number of MBA alumni to 204.

Several students earned graduate credentials along with a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics.

MPAcc Program Highlights

The Master of Professional Accountancy program recognized 23 graduates, reaching an impressive milestone of 471 total MPAcc alumni.

This graduating class reflected the strong pipeline from MSU Denver undergraduate programs:

  • 65% of MPAcc graduates are MSU Denver alumni, most with undergraduate degrees in accounting.
  • Additional undergraduate backgrounds included finance, hospitality, and even a theatre and accounting double major.

These diverse academic paths highlight the MPAcc program’s strength in preparing students from a variety of backgrounds for successful careers in accounting.

A collage featuring three photos from the MSU Denver College of Business Fall 2025 Hooding Celebration. The images show a graduate being formally hooded by a faculty member, another graduate receiving a certificate, and a faculty member speaking at the podium with red, silver, and blue balloons visible.

Continuing the CBUS Graduate Legacy

The Hooding Celebration honors our students, recognizing the commitment and resilience that brought them to this moment.

Congratulations to our newest MBA and MPAcc graduates! CBUS is proud to celebrate your achievements and we look forward to seeing the impact you will make in your careers and communities.

Learn more about our MBA Program Learn more about our MPAcc Program

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Support comes from MSU Denver’s College of Business, offering flexible programs with real‑world projects and support. Committed to empowering graduates to lead, solve, and inspire.

Visit the College of Business Homepage
Crowd of students clapping and cheering during the MSU Denver Athletics Department Season Kickoff.
Four MSU Denver students stand smiling and laughing together in front of a large inflatable Roadrunners mascot holding a “GET ROWDY!” sign. They are outdoors on a sunny day with a grassy hill and a bright blue sky in the background, celebrating school spirit and camaraderie.