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 [...]
Can you successfully switch your career path 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 a career pivot. 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 [...]
Can you successfully switch your career path 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 [...]
Many prospective applicants of the Professional MBA program at the David Eccles School of Business sit on the fence debating about the right time to start or submit an application. While we will accept applications throughout the year, there are some significant advantages to submitting sooner rather than later. Here are five reasons why you should consider submitting your application earlier in the process. [...]
You’ve decided to get your MBA. You’ve done the research. You’ve chosen the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, and you just clicked submit on your application. So, what happens now? Phone Call The first thing you can expect after you submit your application is a phone call from an admissions advisor. The advisor will let you know if we’ve [...]
The decision to pursue an MBA means you are ready to invest in yourself and propel to the next level of your career. Each school offers its own unique MBA experience, each different from the next. At the University of Utah alone, we offer four different ways for you to earn your MBA with Full-Time, Executive, Professional and Online program options. We want to [...]
Taking the GMAT is typically the most daunting part of a Professional MBA application. Many may even look for ways to avoid taking the exam. Yes, in rare circumstances, an applicant may be considered for GMAT waiver consideration, but in almost all cases, the GMAT will be required. However, this can be a very positive thing. Take a look at the top three reasons [...]
Meet Jill Quinn, University of Utah Professional MBA Class of 2017. Read her recent interview with us where she talks about how she discovered her passion for organizational development, how the network of the program actually helped her in her day-to-day work responsibilities, and how she has passed the most challenging test of her MBA experience so far – morning sickness. Where do you [...]
Editor’s Note: Applicants often wonder what the Professional MBA Admissions Committee is looking for in the students it admits. Sean Davenport, a program coordinator with the PMBA program, provides some helpful hints and tips to applicants. One question that I regularly get from prospective students is, “What do you look for in an application?” or “How can I improve my application/resume?” Each person brings [...]
The GMAT can feel like a four-letter word in many students’ minds, but the Eccles School is here to help! Taking the GMAT is essential for nearly every student who wants to pursue a master’s degree in business or management fields. But it can feel overwhelming. Click here for a free resource from OnlineColleges.net that walks you through the different sections of the test, [...]