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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH EXECUTIVE MBA Position yourself for success

For mid-career to senior-level executives

“I was asked to take on a greater level of management responsibility and recognized that the MBA curriculum would help me become more effective in my new position and prepare me for future growth opportunities. Committing to the University of Utah’s Executive MBA program was the next step to elevating my career.” Marjan Champine Global Marketing Director, Consumer Genetics at Quest Diagnostics B.S., Psychobiology, Spanish; M.S., Genetic Counseling

NOW IS THE BEST TIME In today’s business world, change is the only constant. If you want to keep pace locally and globally, you need to be a part of that change. The University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Executive MBA (EMBA) program is an innovative MBA experience that provides the knowledge and tools needed to engineer your success amidst constant change in the business world. For 21 months, you will learn from renowned professors at one of the best

#1 IN UTAH TOP 3 IN THE WEST TOP 20 IN THE U.S.

business schools in the western U.S. and gain a global perspective on the complex challenges facing companies today. You will also have the unique opportunity to build relationships with an incredibly diverse group of seasoned senior-level business professionals. With our weekend class schedule, EMBA students combine work and study in a way that transforms the learning experience. From week one onwards, you will gain an in-depth understanding of current business trends, issues, and challenges and immediately apply the concepts learned in the classroom to your workplace.

INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION

Ranked among the top Executive MBA programs by the Financial Times, the University of Utah’s EMBA program is recognized for its excellence in areas such as career progression, alumni network, and global experience. This prestigious ranking reflects our commitment to delivering a world-class education that not only enhances your leadership skills but also boosts your career trajectory. By choosing our EMBA, you align yourself with a program that stands out for it rigorous academic standards and its ability to prepare you for the demands of the global business landscape.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS University of Utah Executive MBA students bring strong work experience and potential for senior-level leadership positions in their current organizations and future roles. Our unique program schedule, curriculum, administrative services, admissions process, and more all revolve around this fact. •

Classes are held Friday and Saturday every other week for 21 months, allowing students to apply the concepts they learn in class immediately at work.

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An off-site intensive week at the beginning of the first year, an international trip at the beginning of the second year, and an international trip at the end of the program provide students with a global perspective, in-depth learning experiences, and the opportunity to network outside of a classroom setting.

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Because we want our students to focus on their education, the EMBA staff handles all administrative items on their behalf. Before the first day of class, we prepare books and course materials, the class day parking, and course registration. Students have easy access to printing and copying on class days and can count on catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

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Admission to the program is competitive and based on multiple factors. Applicants participate in a comprehensive admissions process, which includes submitting an application and interviewing with the admissions team.

“The University of Utah Executive MBA is different than any other MBA program. It brings together top leaders who challenge each other, driving the best results possible. The program trains masters in the technical and soft skills required to lead with willing and enthusiastic followers.” Shaun Hoggan Senior Manager Technical & Finance Operations at Adobe BSB, Accounting

“As I was re-entering the workforce after spending a few years raising my two children, it was important for me to refresh and sharpen my skills. The Executive MBA program not only sharpened my current skills and added many new tools to my toolbox, but it also gave me an incredible network of personal advisors in business as well as lifelong friends.” Siri Östhed Global Customer Experience and Supply Chain Management Expert B.S., Communications, Business Management

THE PEOPLE University of Utah Executive MBA students, alumni, faculty, and administrative staff are the driving forces behind our program’s reputation, quality, and real-world outcomes. Student and Alumni Network The EMBA program attracts the most diverse, experienced group of professionals in the West. Students move through the program as a unified cohort and gain lifelong benefits in learning, career building, and personal development. Each class is divided into personal board of directors that meet face-to-face or virtually to work on assignments and prepare for upcoming classes. These teams are a vital source of support, different perspectives, and camaraderie. Eccles School Faculty Respected as some of the best in their field, David Eccles School faculty are skilled teachers, innovative researchers, and global thought leaders transforming business practices worldwide. Eccles School faculty are top 15 in research productivity among state business schools and consistently publish in internationally recognized academic journals and business publications. They bring significant real-world management experience and deep connections with the international business community through their work as consultants and board members. And they’re ready to share their knowledge and expertise with you.

THE LEARNING The University of Utah Executive MBA program is organized in cohorts, meaning all students take the same classes throughout the five semesters of the program. These classes teach analytical methods and conceptual tools from finance, statistics, behavioral science, and other academic disciplines to improve leadership and problem-solving abilities. Our faculty write the theory and practical solutions that become industry standard, and they continually update their courses to reflect the latest thinking in their fields.

executive mba Course schedule Class CLASS of 2025 SCHEDULE EXECUTIVE MBA Spring Semester

First Year

Fall Semester Team Effectiveness MGT 6151

Financial Accounting ACCTG 6100

Negotiations & Conflict Management MGT 6153

Ethics & Foundations of Business Thought MGT 6152

Leadership & Management in High Performance Organizations MGT 6150

Statistics OSC 6940

Intensive Week I 5 days

Sessions

Marketing Management MKTG 6190

Statistics OSC 6140

Sessions

Second Year

Managing in the Global Economy

Sessions

STRAT 6171

Intensive Week II 4-6 days

Spring Semester

Business Strategy STRAT 6170

Organizational Economics QAMO 6124

Advanced Marketing Strategies MKTG 6191

Corporate Strategy STRAT 6172

Economics QAMO 6120

Operations Management OSC 6160

Corporate Finance FINAN 6121

Fall Semester

Sessions

Summer Semester

Communication & Interpersonal Effectiveness MGT 6155

Cost Accounting ACCTG 6101

International Finance Current Topics FINAN 6123 IS 6850

Sessions

Competitive Advantage through People MGT 6154

Advanced Leadership MGT 6156

International Field Study ACCTG 6131

Total Program = 48.0 Credit Hours *Subject to Change

“The in-class communication in the Executive MBA program has been invaluable because it is directly applicable to my day-to-day responsibilities at work. Additionally, the professors are first class. They were interested in our success, cared about the content being delivered, and created a very healthy class environment.” Josh Young President, YESCO B.S., Business Management

THE INTERNATIONAL ADVANTAGE Developing a broad global perspective is essential to understanding business. Executive MBA students travel abroad at the beginning of the second year of the program and after the final semester of the program. These opportunities allow students to experience firsthand the strategic and organizational systems prevalent in the modern global industry.

During their visits to foreign countries, students observe business practices and customs, understand cultural, financial, and political considerations, tour renowned firms, and have direct contact with high-level executives and government officials. Previous Executive MBA classes have visited Argentina, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Executive MBA Global Immersion II Beijing and Hong Kong

“I credit the Executive MBA program for obtaining my current position as regional director at a nationally recognized health care organization. I had multiple one-on-one meetings with my executive career coach and attended several program lunch seminars. My career coach was right by my side as I applied, interviewed, and negotiated salary and benefits for my new role.” Tammer Attallah Executive Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Clinical Program at Intermountain Healthcare B.S., Psychology, Exercise and Sport Science; M.S.W., Social Work

CAREER ADVANCEMENT CENTER We help you achieve a high return on investment from your Executive MBA for yourself, your employer, and the business you own or will launch. Your executive career coach partners with you while in school and for three years post-graduation. Together you identify near- and longer-term goals with a plan and coaching to achieve them.

CHOOSE A PATH, MAKE A PLAN, AND TAKE ACTION Many of our EMBA students work with their coach on more than one path identified below. Professional Development Enhance the professional skills necessary for success in any environment, such as emotional intelligence, communication, business etiquette, and more. Develop the key business competencies that are critical to accomplishing your goals. Career Advancement Gain an internal promotion and salary increase by completing and implementing an internal networking and research plan. Job Search Land a position at a new employer with a salary increase after updating your marketing tools, creating a job search plan, networking, completing interview preparation, and negotiating job offers. Entrepreneurship Launch a business after determining if entrepreneurship is the right path for you. Develop a plan and gain access to top-ranked University of Utah entrepreneurship resources.

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One-on-one executive career coaching

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E-learning platform with assessments, short skill development videos, interview simulation, webinars, and more

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Career advancement and entrepreneurship speakers

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Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute’s expert advice, business plan resources, funding competitions, investor pitches, etc.

THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT Whether you are considering pursuing the University of Utah Executive MBA yourself or weighing the advantages of sponsoring a valuable employee, consider the soundness of the investment: Benefits to Program Participants •

Enhance personal leadership skills and learn to lead strategically on a global level

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Understand how to lead organizational change and transformation

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Develop analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

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Attain unprecedented clarity and confidence in dealing with a myriad of business issues

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Understand the impact of emerging technologies and their effect on both individuals and organizations

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Strengthen entrepreneurship and commercialization skills and receive funding

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Become part of a learning community and build lasting relationships with high-potential peers

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Advance the leadership skills and teamwork capabilities of talented executives with minimal conflict between work and school

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Grow your organization’s knowledge base and network

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Retain top managers by investing in their professional development

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Introduce leaders to best practices from the most innovative organizations around the world

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Improve your organization’s ability to develop and commercialize new products and solutions

28%

Average salary increase by graduation

35%

Received a promotion while in the program

57%

Average salary increase three years after graduation

“The Executive MBA program had an immediate impact on my career. My clients frequently asked about my MBA and realized that what I learned would benefit them in our future projects together. Because I studied a broad range of topics, I became better equipped to add value to my clients on multiple levels. My EMBA set me apart from my competitors, and I have been awarded many projects because of my work in the program.” Brooke Karrington Principal, Karrington Financial Forensics B.A., English

ADMISSIONS PROCESS ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION AT APPLYUTAHMBA.COM To secure your seat in the cohort, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. Candidates are reviewed and decisions are given on a rolling basis. Applications received after the class is full will be added to a waitlist and/or be considered for next year’s class. Here are the benefits of applying early: •

Start working with a career coach as soon as you are enrolled Start networking with current students Attend EMBA events including socials, Executive Conversations, and Guest Lecture Series

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To learn about submission dates, visit: Eccles.Link/EMBA-Deadline College Transcripts A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college is required. Unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended need to be uploaded to the online application. Upon acceptance, applicants must submit official transcripts by email to AdmissTranscripts@SA.Utah.edu or by mail to: University of Utah Graduate Admissions 201 S 1460 E, Room 250 S Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Essay Upload a one-page, single-spaced essay addressing the following topics: • • •

Explain your decision and motivation for applying to the Executive MBA program. Why do you feel you are a strong candidate? How will earning an MBA influence your career intentions?

Resume Upload a current resume that includes chronological career history with dates, employers, job titles, nature of your duties/responsibilities, and other pertinent information.

Reference You can input your recommender’s contact details in the online application. They will receive an email that contains a link that allows them to submit their reference. This form should take just a couple minutes to complete, and no formal letter is required. Interview As a part of the application process, each candidate will be contacted for an interview by our admissions team. The interview helps assess your skills and motivation and allows additional character insight as part of the admission process. GMAT/GRE Optional We emphasize the unique background, skills, and perspectives a candidate could contribute to the classroom. You do not need to take a standardized exam to apply. International Admissions Questions regarding international applicants should be directed to the University of Utah International Student Admissions Office (801-581-3091). International student applications must be received no later than April 1.

ARE JUST SOME OF THE COMPANIES OUR 45 - 55 HERE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI REPRESENT:

Average Cohort Size

Average Age

14-16 YEARS Average Work Experience

19%

Military Service

37%

Previously Earned Graduate Degrees

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Business: 25% STEM: 46% Social Sciences, Humanities, Other: 29%

INDUSTRIES

Health Care & Life Science: 25% Construction & Energy: 15% Finance & Insurance: 11% Manufacturing: 10% Government & Military: 8% Technology: 8% Business Services: 8% Other: 15%

JOB POSITIONS

Sr. Manager, General Manager, Director: 40% Manager, etc.: 23% CXO, President, Principal, Owner: 17% Vice President: 15% Physician, Attorney, etc.: 6%

3M Health Information Systems Adobe ADP Advanced MD Alliant Tech Systems All West Communications Amazon American Express ARUP Laboratories ATK Aerospace Structures Backcountry Bank of America Bard Access Systems BD Medical BioMerieux Black Diamond Boart Longyear Boeing Boston Scientific Boyer Company C.R. England, Inc Charles Schwab & Co. Chevron Cicero Group Citigroup Department of Defense Discover Financial Services Domo doTERRA Dyno Nobel eBay Edwards Lifesciences Extra Space Storage ExxonMobil Facebook Fairchild Semiconductor Fidelity Investments First Utah Bank FLSmidth GE Goldman Sachs Google Health Catalyst HealthEquity Hewlett-Packard Company Hexcel Corporation Huntsman Cancer Institute IM Flash Technologies Intel Intermountain Healthcare JBT AeroTech Johnson Matthey Key Bank

Kimberly-Clark Corporation L-3 Communications LANDesk Software Larry H. Miller Companies MasterControl Marathon Oil MarketStar Marriott Maverik MedQuest Merit Medical Systems Morgan Stanley MountainStar Healthcare Myriad Genetics Laboratories Nestlé Northrop Grumman Novell Nu Skin Enterprises Nutraceutical ON Semiconductor Oracle Overstock.com Parker Hannifin Corporation Pattern Progrexion Questar Raytheon Reckitt Benckiser Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah Rio Tinto Sequoia Financial Group Sinclair Oil Corporation SkyWest Airlines Sorenson Communications Swire Coca-Cola Symantec Corporation Target Thermo Fisher Ultradent University of Utah U.S. Air Force USANA Health Sciences U.S. Synthetic Utah Army National Guard Utah Education Network Utah Transit Authority Verisk Vivint WesTech Engineering Wheeler Machinery Co. YESCO Zions Bancorpration

“I somehow underestimated what the Executive MBA program would be. Whatever I thought the program was going to be, it exceeded it in every way. The program is truly a learning experience in a league of its own. The tight-knit cohort, learning from foremost experts, and interacting with other executive-level professionals was incredible.” Adam D’Sousa Head of Compliance Audit Division; Sr Manager, Global Audit at Bread Financial BBA, Business Administration

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP The value of your participation in the University of Utah Executive MBA program extends far beyond your 21 months in the classroom. Lifelong friendships, a community built on collaboration, and a strong connection with fellow alumni are among the lasting benefits of the degree. The relationships you build during your experience give you the power to move ahead in your career, change your trajectory, and even relocate around the globe. Annual events, reunion dinners, “return to learn” experiences, and more allow our alumni to stay deeply connected after graduation. Take your next step today. Call or email our program office to speak with an admissions advisor. Attend an upcoming information luncheon. Schedule a time to come on-campus for a class visit to see for yourself. Or, begin your online application today. Don’t stop your momentum — take your next step towards greater success.

FOR OVER 30 YEARS, WE HAVE HELPED POSITION PROFESSIONALS FOR UNPARALLELED SUCCESS AND GROWTH IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS. NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN. Schedule a 1:1 chat with an advisor at utah.as.me/emba

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM 1731 E. Campus Center Drive Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, Suite 4400 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-5577 | EMBA@Utah.edu | EMBA.Eccles.Utah.edu

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