University of Denver. College of Business Administration
Biography
The University of Denver College of Business Administration is the eighth oldest collegiate school of business in the United States, and has been accredited since 1923. Began as Business college in 1881. Became Business administration in 1908 and then Commerce Acounts and Finance in 1946. Also added Hotel FRestaurant Management in 1946 and gave out first MBA degree. Added Graduate School of Business and Public Management in 1977. In 1974, Dr. Firmin becomes Dean of the College of Business. In 1994, The College of Business Administration becomes the Daniels College of Business.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.223).Biography
School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance becomes College of Business in 1946.
Sources
Minutes of Faculty Meetings, School of Commerce, April 29, 1946: College of Bus. Ad. May 13, 1946; Chancellors Report, Feb 15, 1946 - Sept. 1, 1947, pg 14.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 19, 1963 November 22
Alter, Administration Consider Bizad Parking. New Directories Available Today. Three Physics Professors Receive Appointments. Labor Commissioner Forsees More Jobs, More Competition. American Student Information Service Accepts Summer Employment Applications. BOG to Sponsor Football (!!) Rally. Winter Quarter Registration Will Begin Thursday, Jan. 2. Placements Office Offers Services. Final Issue.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 20, 1964 November 24
On the ’64 K-Book…Colvin Given Ultimate by Board. Bizad Meeting Today to Hear Views on the Code. SAE’s First Sadie Hawkins’ Day Frozen by the Weather. Undefeated SAEs Battle Alpha Gams in Final Bowl Meet. Delegates Scrutinize “Mortar Board in Proper Perspective”. Toynbee’s Closing Speech Mon. Nite; Tickets Required. IFC Extends Role With New Special Events Committee. Vespers Service Adds Dimension on Thurs., Dec. 3. AWS Elections. Registration.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 28, 1966 February 1
For Pre-Registration – Spring Plans Presented. Bizad College Names Fall Quarter Honor Roll. Dean Mertz Discusses Orientation. Rates Lowered for Air Travel. K-Book Misses Second Deadline. May Days. Applications.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 22, 1968 January 5
Marketing professor Robert Entenberg dies. Bizad dedicated at Thursday ceremony. Korbel explores Russian Communism, 1917-67. Closed circuit campus tv system teaches, lectures, serves student. Practice should make perfect, but not during DU’s registration.