National honor society, Beta Alpha Psi, honors Eccles School chapter
In September 2024, the board of directors of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), honored the David Eccles School of Business Epsilon Xi chapter for its outstanding achievement with Gold chapter status. BAP is a nationally recognized student honor society comprised of students majoring in finance, information systems, and accounting. BAP encourages ethical business practices and provides unique opportunities for students to network with peers and professionals and to learn soft skills that will set members apart in their careers. The chapter has earned this impressive distinction under the exceptional leadership of Eccles School faculty members Geoffrey Pears and Marci Butterfield. “…the [...]
Eccles School undergraduate entrepreneurship program recognized for excellence
U.S. News and World Report released rankings of the country's top undergraduate entrepreneurship programs on Sept. 30, 2024. Once again, the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business was recognized as a top-10 program. The list ranks the school's undergraduate program for entrepreneurship as No. 8 overall and No. 5 among public schools for 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive year the program has been ranked in the top ten. The entrepreneurship program at the Eccles School is provided in partnership between the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Together, they offer a growing and broad range of [...]
Masters of Business Creation program sees 52 founders enroll for fall 2024
The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business had 52 founders enroll for fall 2024 in a bid to accelerate their startup companies. A joint effort between the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, the MBC program provides entrepreneurs with help in the form of personalized mentoring, applied curriculum, access to grants for their businesses, and more. Thirty of the founders are enrolling in MBC Online, a virtual, flexible option that spans three semesters, while 22 of the founders are enrolling in MBC In-Person, a full-time [...]
