MBA Pathways: Natural & Organic
Launch a Career in the Natural & Organic Industry
Natural and organic is the fastest growing sector of the U.S. food industry, with sales far outpacing that of the overall market.
As the industry expands, so do career opportunities-from developing innovative marketing to designing sustainable supply chains.
Located in Boulder, CO—the epicenter of the natural products industry—Leeds is plugged-in to the nation's largest concentration of natural and organic companies.
Refine your MBA
The Natural & Organic Pathway guides students toward a career in the natural products industry through a combination of curated coursework, co-curricular options and network-building opportunities.
Along this path you work directly with faculty and industry innovators to build the specialized skillset needed to jump-start your career.
Learn by doing
Hands-on experience is essential to building deep knowledge of the natural and organic industry. Experiential learning options at Leeds include:
Get to know the industry at the Natural and Organic Bootcamp
Connect with industry leaders on Treks to EXPO West and in Colorado
Network with innovators through Naturally Boulder and the MBArk2Boulder conference
Collaborate with like-minded peers through the Organics + Naturals Club
Launch your career
The Natural & Organic Pathway prepares you to pursue a variety of functions across the industry including business development, marketing, supply chain management, sustainability, finance, innovation and manufacturing.
The CU MBA Natural and Organic Pathway was transformative, igniting my passion for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry while shaping my academic focus. Through immersive projects, strategic classes, and industry engagement, it honed my skills in navigating the complexities of this field. Today, armed with this expertise, I confidently navigate the CPG landscape, implementing sustainable practices that align with evolving consumer demands and driving impactful change within the industry, all while fostering valuable connections within the community.
~ Michelle Lishnevsky (MBA '23), Sales Operations Specialist at Cappello's
Companies That Have Hired Our Students
What is a Pathway?
It’s a roadmap toward your ultimate career.
It's a roadmap toward your ultimate career. Follow a path of curated courses and co-curricular experiences for a solid skillset in your target industry. Chart your course and graduate ready to lead, innovate and make an immediate impact.
Focus your knowledge
MBA Coursework: Develop your natural products skill set in key subject areas
Leadership
Marketing strategy​
CPG marketing strategy​
Negotiation
Sustainable business strategy
Market research
