Two graduate programs at the David Eccles School of Business have risen to the top 10 and top 5 of rankings in their respective categories. According to the annual rankings published by TFE Times, the Master of Science in Finance program is ranked #9 in the nation, moving up one spot from #10 last year, while the Master of Science in Business Analytics program came in at #5, up [...]
Recently, Business Scholars gathered to attend a lecture by Chong Oh, Professor and Director of Undergraduate Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business. The topic? Artificial Intelligence for Business. Professor Oh provided an insightful overview of artificial intelligence (AI), covering its history, breakdown, and various applications. He also delved into the distinctions between AI, machine learning, and deep learning, offering explanations [...]
Imagine a place where the brightest minds converge for 48 hours, fueled by creativity, caffeine, and a drive to innovate. This is not a scene from the latest tech thriller but the reality at the David Eccles School of Business during our annual Domo-Layton Hackathon from 11/9-11/11/2023. The Information Systems Program at the David Eccles School of Business has long been a melting [...]
The Eccles Adobe Social Impact Challenge brought together students from the University of Utah to draw on their creativity, digital skills, and entrepreneurial spirit in support of a worthy cause. The Information Systems program at the Eccles School partnered with Adobe and Tech-Moms to host a competition where student teams created a website to promote Tech-Moms’ mission. Tech-Moms is a non-profit organization focused [...]
When the opportunity to undertake the Information Systems (IS) minor study abroad in Asia presented itself, little did I know the profound impact it would have on me, both personally and professionally. The three-month journey split equally between Korea and Japan, was filled with lessons that transcended textbook knowledge and instead rooted themselves deep into my experiences and interactions. Academic Deep Dive: The [...]
The annual 2023 Eccles Salesforce Ideathon showcased Eccles students' excitement, knowledge, and passion for technology and problem-solving. More than fifty undergraduate students across twenty-one teams competed for cash prizes and gifts. Hosted by the Information Systems major at the Eccles School, this case competition asked teams to design and build Salesforce Chatbots to solve a real-world business problem and then present their solutions [...]
Sue Sundar, director of the Operations & Supply Chain Program at the David Eccles School of Business, is a recipient of the 2023 Utah’s 40 Over 40 award. Robyn Cohen, Diane Acevedo and Julia Deaver founded the 40 Over 40 program to celebrate women who are taking chances, changing lives and making an impact in their 40s and beyond. This is the second year [...]
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our Eccles Global Information Systems Minor Summer cohort, consisting of 32 enthusiastic students, embarked on their journey from the USA to Korea earlier this week! They touched down at the vibrant Incheon Airport, ready to dive into an incredible adventure. Over the next 12 weeks, our spirited cohort will be immersing themselves in an enriching [...]
Recent rankings by The TFE Times put two of the Eccles School Graduate Programs in Business in the top ten. The Master of Science in Finance program is number ten in the 2023 Best Master's of Finance Rankings and the Master of Science in Business Analytics is number six in the 2023 Best Master’s of Business Analytics Rankings. Rankings improved for both programs, with [...]
Less than two weeks after the NFL Super Bowl game aired, the David Eccles School of Business hosted the Presentation and Award Ceremony event of the Game Day Analytics Challenge. The Challenge is an annual competition that gives student teams real-world experience analyzing millions of tweets related to Super Bowl ads, producing a professional infographic and white paper, and presenting their findings to [...]
