Academics
University of Utah offers a forward-thinking MBA program with a 鈥渕odern approach [and] a focus on technology and entrepreneurship.鈥 From day one, students will benefit from the 鈥渆mphasis on business technology and analytics鈥 and a 鈥渇ocus on 鈥 the strategic mindset.鈥 They鈥檒l also find 鈥渆xperiential opportunities [that are] a huge draw.鈥 And perhaps just as importantly, Utah offers a 鈥済ood amount of flexibility in tailoring course work to your interests.鈥 As one student shares, 鈥淭he structure of the program allowed me to balance my rigorous work schedule while completing my MBA.鈥 But don鈥檛 worry about that flexibility coming at a cost: the program here has connections to the surrounding area too. With a 鈥渃lose association 鈥 [to] the Sorenson Impact Center and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute,鈥 attendees can participate in a program that 鈥減airs faculty inventors with business students to help bring their new products to market.鈥 This is often enticing for those who have a 鈥渟trong interest in product innovation and [want] hands-on experience in this space.鈥
As for the 鈥渨orld-class faculty鈥? They鈥檙e 鈥渘othing short of amazing,鈥 working diligently to ensure their courses are 鈥渞elevant 鈥 to the current business climate.鈥 Overall, they are 鈥渟mart, well prepared, funny, easily accessible, [and] well organized.鈥 What鈥檚 more, Eccles鈥 cohorts are 鈥渟maller than most, which helps [students] form tight bonds鈥 with their professors. Additionally, 鈥渢he administrative staff know everyone鈥 and are 鈥済enuinely invested in each student's unique academic and career path.鈥 These close relationships extend into the student body as well: One current enrollee elaborates, 鈥淚n the first year of the program, every student takes nearly every class together. Students spend so much time together that we become very close and engaged in each other鈥檚 lives.鈥
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