Beyond the Classroom
At the David Eccles School of Business, we understand that a well-rounded business education is more than lectures and reading. Throughout the program, MSCM students take the knowledge gained in the classroom and put it into practice. Hands-on participation is an integral part of the Eccles School student experience, more co-curricular than extracurricular.
Students will work on more than 100 unique labs during the courses all with industry recognized software (open source, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Microsoft, etc.). These labs occur in a virtual lab environment to minimize setup and maximize learning. Additionally, analytical assignments simulate real-world problem solving and analysis.
The MSCM student experience can include engaging in the Eccles School’s clubs and organizations, tackling real technology problems via the capstone, and receiving hands-on guidance from veteran entrepreneurs at the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute. Whether on-campus or off, MSCM students benefit from the intersection of academic principles and real-world application.
Experiential Learning
The Lassonde New Venture Development Center gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in technical product development, commercialization, and new-business planning. Participants work alongside faculty, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs to bring ideas to life. Students leave the program ready to meet the tech industry’s next challenge with real-world experience in technology entrepreneurship.
The TEK Club is open to all students who have an interest in the intersection of business and technology. Club members have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of C.S. and I.S.-related activities throughout the year, including exclusive networking events, career fairs, guest speakers, and company visits. Students from various programs at the University join the TEK Club, creating a rich member-to-member networking experience.
Salt Lake City
The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business campus is perched above the blossoming Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Salt Lake City has evolved from a small outpost in the Wild West into a thriving metropolis that boasts an excellent business climate, technology hub, incredible natural beauty, world-class arts and entertainment opportunities, and a standard of living that can’t be beat anywhere in the United States.
Explore Salt Lake
University of Utah students have free access to Utah’s public transportation system. Easily explore downtown Salt Lake City, head to the ski slopes and access the airport.
World Class Recreation
Taking a break from studying? Unwind by hitting the slopes, with a bike ride, by taking a local fitness class or by supporting a local farmer’s market.
The Mighty Five
Utah is home to five national parks within just a few hours’ drive. Explore the unique red rock that creates alien landscapes in Southern Utah and sandstone arches and funky hoodoos that defy gravity.
Best State for Business
From Forbes Magazine to CNBC, the consensus is clear — Utah is the best state in the nation for doing business. That means plenty of large business and residential developments are popping up across the Wasatch Front, offering great career opportunities for our MAcc graduates.