Imagine browsing through your social media feed and finding out about two purchases made by your friends. One friend went on a vacation to a tropical island. Another friend bought a new, top-of-the-line TV. Which friend — the one who purchased an experience or the one who purchased a material product — are you more likely to envy? The answer to this question wasn’t [...]
Ready to embrace your inner explorer? You are in the right place! Utah is known for its beautiful trails, and many are just a short trip from campus. Hiking is a great way to explore the Salt Lake Valley, especially if you are new to the state. Here are three to check out: Ensign Peak Located at the north end of Salt Lake [...]
The Executive Education program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business ranks No. 4 in the United States (No. 47 in the world) in its inaugural showing in the latest Financial Times executive education rankings. The rankings, released today, are for the year 2023. Through an offering of open-enrollment, certificate, and custom courses, Executive Education connects students with short, high-impact non-degree [...]
The Opportunity Scholars Program at the David Eccles School of Business honored its graduates with their annual Spring Luau. Friends, families, and donors gathered to celebrate with 40 graduating scholars. The evening began with a presentation of each graduate. After receiving their graduation stole, lei, certificate of completion, and an engraved leader briefcase, each student spoke about their college journey and expressed gratitude [...]
Whether you are trying to beat the heat, get a workout in, or explore the city, we've got you covered. Salt Lake City has so much to offer - outdoor adventure, eateries, museums, and much more! Here are five suggestions for your summer to-do list. Red Butte Garden Red Butte Garden is located right above the University of Utah on Wakara Way. Explore [...]
While the consulting industry has been around for quite some time, it has become re-popularized as a top career choice in recent years. Throughout the Spring 2023 semester, the David Eccles School of Business hosted top-ranked consulting firms, including Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company, to network, present, and offer job and internship opportunities to students. Why choose consulting as a career? When [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]