The formation of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis is making headlines across the state of Utah. The new institute's mission is to push the frontiers of knowledge through academic research and provide University of Utah students access to high-quality education in economics, game theory, and econometric and quantitative analysis. Read more about the news story on KSL, in the Deseret News, [...]
The David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah today announced the establishment of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis with the support of a $10 million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation. The Charles Koch Foundation matched the gift with a $10 million donation for a combined [...]
Investors to know they have pay fees to invest their money, but it's always better when you get to keep as much of your money as possible. David Eccles School of Business Finance Professor Michael Cooper spoke with The New York Times about his research on the disparity between high-cost and low-cost funds and the impact their fees have on returns. Read the full [...]
The David Eccles School of Business has once again been honored by the Financial Times for its Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program. The Eccles School MSF joined the world’s top business schools, coming in at No. 52 in the world, a two-spot jump from last year’s No. 54 placement. The program was also ranked in the top 10 in the United States. [...]
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 [...]
The old cliche says you'll find business conducted on the golf links, but Joergen Brath is far more likely to be found on the slopes. The senior will graduate with a bachelor's degree in finance this week — as well as an NCAA championship as a member of the Utah Ski Team and a job offer from Goldman Sachs. Not bad for a kid [...]
President Trump's proposed tax plan could have wide-reaching implications for the U.S. economy. But it can be tough for the average person to understand the ramifications. Turns out most Utahns won't benefit from the tax cuts, according to David Eccles School of Business Assistant Professor of Finance Nathan Seegert. He spoke with KTVX to explain what the cuts will mean for average Americans. See [...]
An initial public offering isn't quite the pot of gold for companies it used to be, according to Assistant Professor of Finance Mark Jansen. He was recently interviewed by the Deseret News for a story on the possibility of an IPO by tech company InsideSales. "There have been regulatory changes that have occurred over the last few years that have allowed companies to raise [...]
Are you interested in the emerging field of telehealth, saving the world’s ocean reefs, rebranding a large organization, assessing new markets for proposed diversification programs? The Greg Goff Strategic Leadership Fellows took on many of these challenges in the 2016-2017 program. Building on the great work of the first cohort of Greg Goff Fellows, the strategic leadership students chosen for the program will have [...]
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. [...]