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Eccles School dedicates Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building

The David Eccles School of Business today held the dedication for the Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, a 150,000-square-foot building that houses the school’s MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA and MBA Online programs. The building also supports an Executive Education Center, an expanded Maverik Business Career Services Center, the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis and the Gregory J. [...]

Jerry Norton2018-10-05T17:07:01-06:00October 5th, 2018|

How my MBA professor became my business partner: The Prints of Love story

When Shane Schut began the Professional MBA (PMBA) program at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah in 2015, he never imagined he would graduate partnering with an MBA professor to start a new, thriving business. Some of his initial influence to pursue the PMBA program came from his wife, Kristen, who also completed the PMBA program at the [...]

Jerry Norton2018-09-13T11:47:36-06:00September 12th, 2018|

Eccles School Full-Time MBA students kick off with career boot camp

Last week marked the official kickoff for the Full-Time MBA class of 2020 at the David Eccles School of Business as students arrived on campus for career boot camp. This two-day event, comprised of a series of seminars, networking events and team breakouts is designed to ensure incoming MBA students are ready to take advantage of all the opportunities available to them, some [...]

Jerry Norton2018-08-21T11:07:07-06:00August 21st, 2018|

Big change on campus — another new building is open for business

The Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building adds 150,000 square feet to the campus of the David Eccles School of Business. The building will host the school’s MBA, Professional MBA, Executive MBA and MBA Online programs as well as Executive Education. It also will house the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, Goff Strategic Leadership Center as well as Business [...]

Jerry Norton2018-08-22T12:24:15-06:00August 20th, 2018|

My top 5 most effective study strategies

Although studying can be a pain, I’ve discovered a few strategies that help me stay focused and avoid distractions. Some of the distractions that college students are likely to face include phone notifications buzzing, conversations with friends, loud music playing or high-pitched noises. These distractions can easily derail you and begin a downward spiral of unproductivity. While it seems impossible to stay focused, [...]

Dale Frost2018-08-10T16:34:16-06:00August 6th, 2018|

David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame honors business leaders

The David Eccles School of Business Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have so distinguished themselves in their careers that their achievements are models for present and future students and are leaders in their communities. We are honored to induct this individual to our Hall of Fame and award four people that are making an impact in the fields of entrepreneurship, service to the [...]

Jerry Norton2018-05-31T17:11:58-06:00May 31st, 2018|

Making the career pivot: (Re)making a finance career in athletics

Can you successfully make a career pivot while working and earning a part-time MBA? Just a decade ago, full-time MBA programs were largely considered the best pathway for those seeking to make sweeping career changes. Nowadays, part-time MBA programs that allow students to work full-time while pursuing an MBA have seen overwhelming increases in students making successful employer, industry and functional changes during and [...]

Jerry Norton2018-05-31T16:20:18-06:00May 30th, 2018|

5 signs you are ready for an MBA: You know what you want to gain

Check out this five-part series detailing each of the five signs that you are ready for an MBA with stories from University of Utah David Eccles School of Business MBA students/alumni. Read about the first, second, third and fourth signs. An MBA can be an important investment in your future, as it shows employers that you are dedicated and determined, your skills are refined and you are ready [...]

Jerry Norton2018-05-18T10:03:22-06:00May 18th, 2018|

5 signs you are ready for an MBA: You know what skills you can offer

Check out this five-part series detailing each of the five signs that you are ready for an MBA with stories from University of Utah David Eccles School of Business MBA students/alumni. Read about the first, second and third signs. An MBA can be an important investment in your future, as it shows employers that you are dedicated and determined, your skills are refined and you are ready [...]

Jerry Norton2018-05-16T10:30:43-06:00May 17th, 2018|

5 signs you are ready for an MBA: The benefits outweigh the costs

Check out this five-part series detailing each of the five signs that you are ready for an MBA with stories from University of Utah David Eccles School of Business MBA students/alumni. Read about the first, second, fourth and fifth signs. An MBA can be an important investment in your future, as it shows employers that you are dedicated and determined, your skills are refined and you [...]

Jerry Norton2018-05-18T09:33:16-06:00May 16th, 2018|