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Eccles School hosts global investment competition with students from all over the world

Dale Frost2023-05-10T09:34:54-06:00May 10th, 2023|

The halls of the David Eccles School of Business campus will soon be bustling with roughly 170 Young Investors Society high school students from all over the world participating in the 2023 Global Stock Pitch Extravaganza. The two-day competition is filled with investment workshops, professional speakers, competitions, and much more. The event has recently experienced tremendous growth, doubling last year’s attendance. The Eccles School [...]

University of Utah a top college for high-paying jobs in finance, reports Wall Street Journal

Thad Kelling2023-05-11T17:48:51-06:00May 9th, 2023|

If you want a successful career in finance, the University of Utah is a great college to attend, according to a new study reported in the Wall Street Journal. The study ranked the University of Utah No. 11 among public college for the salaries that students earn in finance after graduating. The study was prepared by the Burning Glass Institute, a non-profit focused on [...]

Exceptional value: Eccles School ranked Top-11 public school for high-paying finance jobs

Dale Frost2023-05-03T11:34:57-06:00May 3rd, 2023|

It pays dividends for finance students to graduate from the David Eccles School of Business. According to a rankings report on high-paying finance jobs, finance graduates from the Eccles School earn $10,296 a year more than their peers in the same field who graduated from different institutions. What effect does your school have on your salary? The Burning Glass Institute, a nonprofit that researches [...]

Professional MBA program lands best-ever rankings from US News & World Report

Lisa Collins2023-04-24T17:35:48-06:00April 25th, 2023|

The Professional MBA program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business achieved its best-ever result in the 2024 US News & World Report Best Business Schools ranking of best part-time MBA programs. The rankings, released today, place the Eccles School at No. 5 in the West, No. 12 among public schools, and No. 21 overall. The Professional MBA program, like [...]

Opportunity Scholars explore the tourism and hospitality industry in Hawaii

Lisa Collins2023-04-08T09:38:48-06:00April 8th, 2023|

Over Spring Break, Opportunity Scholar’s Tourism and Hospitality class took twelve scholars to Oahu, Hawaii, to learn more about the industry through company visits and service projects. “This trip was such an amazing experience that allowed us to immerse ourselves in the culture through the group activities and individual exploration,” said junior Janet Ramirez. “I not only got to learn about the community [...]

New Podcast Launched by Eccles School of Accounting

Jerry Norton2023-04-19T19:43:56-06:00April 5th, 2023|

Listen or watch this new podcast from the School of Accounting hosted by Dr. Brian Cadman. A...count Me In is an interview series in video and podcast formats that focuses on the role of accounting in our communities. Stories range from healthcare to breweries. Cyber risk to government budgets. Banking to entrepreneurs. Prepare to be amazed to learn how accountants save the world! Listen [...]

Meet your 2023-24 Business Student Government Team

Lisa Collins2023-04-08T09:08:52-06:00March 30th, 2023|

As Spring Semester comes to a close, we are excited to introduce the 2023-2024 BLinc (Business Student Government Team!) BLinc is dedicated to elevating the Eccles School experience by building community, cultivating a sense of belonging, understanding and advocating for student voice, and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each team member is committed to serving you and engaging with these meaningful goals. [...]

Eccles students meet their match with employers

Lisa Collins2023-04-09T16:31:20-06:00March 30th, 2023|

Business Career Services recently hosted its annual Doers Hired: Skills Match event. This networking event turns the typical career fair format upside down. Employers do not have company branding at their tables; instead, they post the top five skills they seek. Students check in to the event, writing down their top eight skills on a card, and then "match" with employers searching for [...]

The Value of an MBA After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jerry Norton2023-03-20T09:45:20-06:00March 20th, 2023|

There’s no denying it—the workplace changed irrevocably thanks to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes may have impacted your goals, plans, and dreams as well. If you’re considering earning your MBA, you may be wondering whether it still has the same value as before the pandemic. Can you still get the job you want with this advanced degree? Is an MBA the [...]

First Ascent scholars and mentors mix it up in inaugural networking event

Lisa Collins2023-03-18T21:27:51-06:00March 18th, 2023|

The First Ascent Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business recently hosted its inaugural Ascending Mixer. First Ascent alums play a crucial role in the experiences of these first-generation students. Their unique shared experiences allow them to provide mentorship on everything from academics to career choices. They also serve as advocates and role models, showing current students what is possible with [...]

First Ascent Scholars reconnect during spring retreats

Lisa Collins2023-03-17T11:56:15-06:00March 17th, 2023|

Spring Semester brings specialized retreats for the junior and senior cohorts in the First Ascent Scholar Program. These annual events allow students to connect with each other, board members, and mentors. Senior Retreat - Adulting 101 This January, seniors headed up to Park City, Utah. They spent the weekend participating in workshops and activities on financial wellness, self-care, and job placement to help [...]

Four In-Demand Soft Skills You Can Develop Through an MBA

Jerry Norton2023-03-17T11:51:27-06:00March 13th, 2023|

Soft skills are notoriously difficult to develop and prove you have, since they are often only cultivated through experience. You may wonder whether an advanced degree is a good way to obtain the soft skills employers are looking for. The truth is, an MBA is a great way to develop more than just hard skills. An MBA is more than a robust degree—it’s also [...]

The TFE Times ranks two graduate programs in the top 10

Jerry Norton2023-10-05T16:47:13-06:00March 9th, 2023|

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 [...]

School of Accounting announces spring research seminars

Jerry Norton2023-03-16T17:31:51-06:00March 7th, 2023|

Speakers for the School of Accounting, 2023 Spring Seminar Series announced. Friday, March 17, 2023 Matthias Breuer, Associate Professor of Business Columbia Business School 12:45 p.m. MT, Spencer Fox Eccles Building, Room 3160 Friday, March 31, 2023 Nemit Shroff, Distinguished Professor, School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology 12:45 p.m. MT, Spencer Fox Eccles Building, Room 3160 Friday, April 14, 2023 Austin Moss, Asst. [...]

Professor Ed Owens publishes in “The Accounting Review”

Jerry Norton2023-03-16T17:42:13-06:00March 6th, 2023|

Associate Professor and Director of the Accounting Ph.D. Program, Ed Owens, was recently accepted for publication by The Accounting Review. His paper is titled, “Lender Capital Management and Financial Covenant Strictness”. The study provides evidence that lenders with lower regulatory capital issue loans with lower financial covenant strictness, consistent with such lenders viewing borrower covenant violations as costlier. This is because a borrower covenant [...]

Strategies to Maintain a Work-Life Balance

Jerry Norton2023-03-03T13:21:29-07:00March 3rd, 2023|

No matter your work position, you’ve likely spent time considering how your work schedule and life needs can meld together more seamlessly. Ensuring your work does not encroach on your daily responsibilities as a human being is often referred to as work-life balance. With the monumental changes happening in the workplace nowadays, keeping a stable work-life balance is harder than ever before. Here, we’ll [...]

Big winners at the 2023 Game Day Analytics Challenge

Dale Frost2024-03-25T18:37:41-06:00March 2nd, 2023|

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 [...]

Last-minute Spring Break ideas

Lisa Collins2023-02-24T11:17:27-07:00February 24th, 2023|

With Spring Break right around the corner, you might be scrambling to find something to do. So, in honor of last-minute planning and cancellations, here is a list of destinations and activities in Utah. Zion National Park Within just a 5-hour drive from the University of Utah, this park is ranked number 7 in national parks in the United States. It offers numerous [...]

Five habits for success

Jerry Norton2023-02-23T10:37:25-07:00February 23rd, 2023|

We all have goals we hope to reach and things we hope to achieve, whether it’s in the workplace, at home, or elsewhere. Regardless of what you’re working towards, it’s always true that small habits can make a huge difference in your life. By changing small things in your routine and lifestyle, you’ll see bigger effects over a long-term period of time. This list [...]

Should Utah eliminate the sales tax on food?

Jerry Norton2023-04-19T19:02:36-06:00February 22nd, 2023|

Utah legislators are once again debating whether to eliminate the sales tax on food, in hopes of giving a break to lower-income households. But Eccles School professor Adam Looney argues in a new op-ed that while the proposal is laudable in its aims, it is based on a misinterpretation of economic data. Most of the benefit from eliminating the 1.75% state sales tax would [...]

Improve your well-being and earn $80

Jerry Norton2023-03-16T18:34:59-06:00February 21st, 2023|

A U student-led initiative that boosts mental health and well-being for college students is recruiting several hundred students to participate in six peer support group sessions. Webewell is a U student-led program that boosts mental health and well-being for college students by using a multimodal approach—an app and well-being education support groups. The team is currently recruiting several hundred U students to participate in [...]

Assoc. Dean Steve Stubben publishes paper in “Management Science”

Jerry Norton2023-03-16T17:43:19-06:00February 17th, 2023|

Stephen Stubben is a professor of accounting and associate dean for faculty and research at the David Eccles School of Business. His paper, co-authored with Wayne Landsman, and Jing Pan (one of our own Ph.D. student graduates!), "Equity Market Fragmentation and Capital Investment Efficiency, has been published Management Science, which is a is a scholarly journal with an analytical focus on scientific research on the [...]

Three Mental health resources available on campus

Lisa Collins2023-01-30T09:33:07-07:00January 30th, 2023|

With the new semester starting, so does the stress. The University of Utah is here to provide the tools and resources you need to succeed this semester. Check out these free on-campus mental health resources to help you keep on top of your mental well-being. My SSP (My Student Support Program) My SSP is a free app that the U has recently started [...]

Spring into Business kicks off a busy season for Eccles Business Student Government

Lisa Collins2023-01-24T12:33:44-07:00January 24th, 2023|

The Eccles Business Student Government (BLinc) recently hosted its annual Spring Into Business tabling event. There were more than 25 different organizations ranging from TEK Club, Goff Strategic Leadership Center, and ALPFA, along with several other student orgs, Eccles academic departments, and student services and programs on hand to connect with students. In addition, students could win Amazon, Chipotle, Starbucks, and Campus Store [...]

MBA Online lands best-ever ranking

Jerry Norton2023-02-22T18:03:22-07:00January 24th, 2023|

The MBA Online program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business retained its top-20 ranking in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Online MBA Programs rankings released today, advancing to No. 5 in the West, No. 9 among public schools, and No. 12 overall—the best result in program history. Founded in 2014, the MBA Online program at the Eccles [...]