EXECUTIVE MBA LIFELONG LEARNING
As an Executive MBA alum, your learning journey doesn’t end at graduation—it evolves. We’re proud to offer you an exclusive opportunity to return to the classroom, expand your expertise, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing business landscape. Through our Lifelong Learning Benefit, you can access Executive Education programs ranked Top 3 in the nation by the Financial Times at a fraction of the cost.
CLASSES
X Finance for the Non-Financial Leader
Understanding how finance works within your organization allows leaders to use this knowledge to more efficiently drive the success of their business.
X Conflict Management and Resolution
The ability to express disagreement respectfully and effectively is essential to a civilized society and a healthy workplace.
X The Mindset of Innovation and Strategy
This program provides tools to help you manage this challenge and lead breakthrough innovation at your organization.
X Speaking for Influence: Presenting and Storytelling
Through this course, you will have the opportunity to become a more persuasive and confident speaker who creates a powerful, emotional audience connection.
X Empowering & Motivating High-Performance Teams
In this program, learn about these practices and reach personal and organizational goals while becoming the leader you aspire to be.
X Leading in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Learn change management theories and how to apply them, ways to mitigate resistance to change, how to combat change fatigue, tools of cooperation, and the key elements of successful change efforts.
X Negotiations and Influence
This course utilizes psychological science to teach you how to negotiate in a way that simultaneously maximizes economic outcomes and strengthens relationships.
X Mastering Strategic Leadership
Strategists make risky decisions today that impact tomorrow’s success. Leaders inspire others to embrace and pursue common goals.
Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to reignite your learning, reconnect with faculty and peers, and bring fresh insights back to your career. Invest in yourself—because great leaders never stop learning.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE EXECUTIVE MBA
Your EMBA experience laid the foundation for leadership growth and excellence. As the program evolves, it continues to meet the needs of today’s executives while staying rooted in real-world impact. Here’s a quick look at what’s new:
1. CONTINUED RECOGNITION
The program continues to earn strong marks — ranked #1 in Utah, Top 20 in the nation, and Top 3 in the West by Financial Times — a reflection of the strength of the faculty, the community, and the caliber of students, past and present.
2. WORLD-CLASS FACULTY, FRESH INSIGHTS
Our faculty continue to shape the conversation in business and research. Meet some of the experts currently guiding the next generation of EMBA students:
X Matt Pecsok | AI Strategy for Business Leaders
Matt Pacsok teaches artificial intelligence, statistics and technology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including at the University of Utah Asia Campus in Incheon, South Korea. He has designed and delivered Executive Education classes in artificial intelligence strategy.
Publications Include: Co-author of “Enhancing Web User Engagement Through AI: A TAM-Based Study on Chatbot Efficacy.” (Journal Article with Dr. Chong Oh)
X David Dolifka | Marketing Management
David Dolifka is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. David was the most recent recipient of the Eccles School’s Marvin J. Ashton Endowed Teaching Award. He earned a PhD in marketing from UCLA Anderson’s School of Management. While at UCLA, David was named the Xavier Dreze Research Scholar: a prize awarded to the business school’s top doctoral scholar.
3. PERSONALIZED CAREER COACHING FOR TODAY’S EXECUTIVES
X Katie Liljenquist | Strategic Decision Making: Judgment, Behavior, and Influence
Dr. Katie Liljenquist is a faculty member in the University of Utah’s Executive Education program, where she teaches decision-making, negotiation, and influence. A National Science Foundation fellow, she earned her Ph.D. from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and was an award-winning professor of Negotiations in Kellogg’s MBA program.
X Davidson Heath | Corporate Finance
Davidson Heath is Associate Professor of Finance (with tenure) at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Davidson is a former derivatives quant and trader. He holds a Ph.D. from USC Marshall and an MBA from Chicago Booth.
Publications Include: ETF Sampling and Index Arbitrage with Jonathan Brogaard and Da Huangand Does Socially Responsible Investing Change Firm Behavior? with Daniele Macciocchi, Roni Michaely and Matt Ringgenberg.
EMBA students have a dedicated, personal career coach to help them every step of the way.
Also, through our partnership with Meridian, students receive executive-level coaching (valued at $10K per year) in leadership development, career transitions, personal branding, and executive presence — tailored to meet the needs of experienced professionals.
4. LIFELONG LEARNING FOR EMBA ALUMNI
Growth doesn’t stop at graduation. EMBA alumni enjoy access to exclusive discounts on Executive Education courses, cohort-based programs, and online offerings to stay sharp and connected.
5. HELP SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF EXECUTIVE LEADERS
You’ve seen the impact this program can make. If someone in your network is ready for their next step and would be a strong addition to the EMBA community, we’d love an introduction.
Stay connected with us and other EMBA alumni:
