“What does a consultant do?” Engagement Managers Blake Moore and Cameron Nelson of Cicero Group posed that question recently to a room full of students at the David Eccles School of Business. Moore and Nelson, along with faculty members, Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations majors, staff members, and Assistant Dean Ruchi Watson participated in the first-ever Management Consulting Bootcamp. Moore and Nelson explained [...]
Randal K. Quarles, vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank, recently shared insights from his unique vantage point atop the financial world with a packed auditorium of students and members of the local banking community at the David Eccles School of Business. While introducing Quarles, Assistant Dean of Corporate Outreach Al Landon said, “It’s an exciting time for bankers and the banking industry [...]
Ever wanted to learn more about the world of wealth management? If so, you’re in luck this week as two executives from the San Francisco-based wealth management firm Jordan Park Group will visit the David Eccles School of Business to help give students an insider’s view of the industry. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Jon Fults, VP Investment Advisory, and Julia Mastudaira, VP Philanthropic [...]
Last month, Corporate Outreach and Business Career Services hosted the HireU Accounting and Finance Fair. The event was a chance for students to connect with 15 potential future employers at companies such as Wells Fargo, Zions Bank, CHG Healthcare and C.R. England. “Our drive to provide employers unique and effective engagement opportunities is beautifully illustrated in the HireU event,” said Kathryn Abby, assistant dean [...]
Earlier this semester, 30 students from across the University of Utah participated in “Challenge: PwC’s Case Competition,” a fun test of finance skills in a fast-paced, hands-on simulation. Split into teams of five, students were tasked to offer recommendations and insights to the fictional country’s best business minds — a rapidly growing convenience store located in the Midwest. They were specifically looking for ways [...]
Dear David Eccles School of Business Community, By now I’m sure you have seen the communications from the Campus Alert system and President Pershing regarding the tragic events that occurred yesterday evening that resulted in the senseless death of student ChenWei Guo, a U student who was also taking courses at the Eccles School. I want to echo President Pershing’s support for our community and to let [...]
As a student, I find career fairs can be intimidating. There are so many companies to try and speak with and so many students from all around campus to compete against. While recruiting events are great opportunities to meet companies in-person, they can still feel overwhelming. When I was charged with the task of putting together the Meet the TEKs technology career fair, I [...]
It's never too early to start thinking about what you'll be doing after graduation. With that in mind, Business Career Services is inviting all students to find their dream job or internship at three upcoming career fairs. STEM Career Fair – Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Union Ballroom All Campus Career Fair – Tuesday, Oct. 3 from9 a.m. - 3 [...]
The David Eccles School of Business is incredibly proud of each of our graduates. These are students who excelled in the classroom, delved into hands-on learning experiences, traveled the world and gained the knowledge they need to make a difference in the global business world. Eccles School faculty and staff helped guide these amazing men and women along their journey, and while we're sad [...]
A lot can happen in 100 years. Marriages, births, deaths, graduations. The David Eccles School of Business has seen them all since its founding in 1917, and we're pretty sure these hallowed halls have some fascinating stories to tell. That's where you come in. We want to hear YOUR stories of the Eccles School as we celebrate its centennial in the 2017-2018 school year. [...]