Undergraduate Guide
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the Eccles School #Eccl es Expe r i e n c e As an undergrad in the David Eccles School of Business, you have access to nationally ranked programs partnered by experiential learning opportunities — ensuring your experience at the Eccles School is unparalleled. You’ll have opportunities to lead peers, compete in case competitions, build prototypes in a 20,000 sq. ft. “maker space”, and earn scholarships throughout your undergraduate experience. As you prepare to make your impact on the world of business, you’ll be surrounded by a team of career coaches who will give you the tools to ace the interview and prepare for your career.
“I came into the Eccles School curious and ready to learn. With excitement, I know I will walk away with countless community memories, a stronger support network, and both professional and personal development skill sets. This is my Eccles Experience. What will yours be?” — Ainu Kaufusi, Junior, Management and Health, Society & Policy with a Minor in Information Systems
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We award more than $7 million in annual scholarships 25+ student clubs to help you get real-world experience, network, and make life-long friendships! Top-ranked programs and world-class faculty Learning abroad opportunities in more than 20 countries
Personalized academic advisors
Dedicated career coaches and corporate outreach services
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96% job placement rate
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A N D T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U TA H The University of Utah campus is perched above the thriving Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Salt Lake City has evolved from a pioneer settlement to a vibrant metropolis that boasts an excellent business climate, incredible natural beauty, world-class arts and entertainment opportunities, and a standard of living that can’t be beat anywhere in the United States. Nine distinct ski & snowboard resorts are nestled in the mountains above Salt Lake City, all within an hour’s drive of campus. The U is within a half-day’s drive of five stunning national parks. As the cultural hub of the Intermountain West, Salt Lake City pulses with a diverse music scene and dynamic nightlife throughout the year, along with theater, dance, and opera. Salt Lake City is also home to 14 award-winning microbreweries, numerous local coffee roasters, many top-tier food markets, and dozens of first-rate restaurants. Ranging from casual to haute, from inexpensive to high-end, the cuisine of Utah is both the cuisine of the world and world-class. The annual Sundance Film Festival, arguably the most important festival of its kind, is held each January in and around Salt Lake City. Professional sports teams fill area stadiums and arenas for basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey throughout the year.
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30 minutes from downtown SLC to 4 world-class ski resorts including: • Solitude • Brighton • Alta • Snowbird
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at the Eccles School The Business Scholars program at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah gives high-achieving first-year and transfer students an introduction to all the Eccles School has to offer. Business Scholars visit companies nationwide, network with alumni, and develop professional skills. Students also have the opportunity to participate in learning abroad programs, immersing themselves in the international business world, and analyzing the differences in global businesses. By doing so, Business Scholars will have more experiential learning opportunities and graduate into a field they are passionate about. A committed group of top faculty members, academic advisors, career coaches, and peer mentors work with students to develop the skills necessary for success in college and the workforce.
GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOLARS The Eccles Global Business Scholars curriculum has a global focus, equipping students to explore the world of business from an international viewpoint. Students who join this commit to learning abroad for one week in either Fall Semester or Spring Semester. The learning abroad experience will provide multiple opportunities to explore top businesses at locations around the world and learn from the leaders making an impact in their countries and the global marketplace.
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Don’t just go to college. Don’t just learn business. Experience college and explore the world of business in Business Scholars at the Eccles School!
The Business Scholars Transfer Program is a unique, one-semester program designed for students with college experience. This program combines experiential learning and traditional teaching methods in the classroom with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Enjoy early acceptance into the Eccles School as a freshman, instead of as a junior • Get an overview of all the Eccles School has to offer! • Visit companies locally and nationally to learn more about what type of company and industry for which you'd like to work.
• Elevate and build personal leadership skills.
• Attend a weekend-long leadership retreat surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Zion National Park.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams as you develop better skills in communication and collaboration, and discover how different areas of business complement each other.
• Participate in the Business Scholars Innovation Showcase at Lassonde Studios, where students work together to develop a new invention or business venture.
• Visit with a local employer and travel nationally to learn from companies outside of Utah.
• Receive access to a dedicated academic advisor and career coach, business tutoring services, and mentorship from former Business Scholars.
• Build valuable expertise in critical areas such as evaluating and proposing business ideas, formulating and communicating recommendations, exploring power and influence, and skillful negotiation.
• Receive exclusive scholarship opportunities - more than 80% of Business Scholars receive scholarships!
• Solve real-world problems! Make a positive impact at the David Eccles School of Business and the University of Utah as you work within teams to create and propose ideas to improve the campus.
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scholars programs AT THE ECCLES SCHOOL Fi rst Ascent Schol ars The First Ascent Scholars Program cultivates, encourages, and enables academically focused students with significant financial need to attend the Eccles School and connect with the University of Utah, local, and global community while reaching their full academic potential.
Goff Scholars and Goff Trai lb l azer s The Goff Scholars and Trailblazers programs are focused on strategic leadership, blending classwork with real projects for a variety of organizations. Undergraduates enrolled in these courses learn self-awareness, personal agility, and how to deliver results with strong personal ownership. This foundation of skills, detailed as the Core of a Strategic Leader, will aid in future success as students move from their education into the workforce.
Opportuni ty Schol ars The Opportunity Scholars program provides retention resources and support to first-generation students including counseling, financial assistance, and mentoring with staff, students, and alumni. Students participate in community outreach, service-learning projects, travel opportunities, networking events, leadership retreats, and more.
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scholarships
MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES & MORE scholarships We award more than $7 million in scholarships annually and also fund programs to provide tuition assistance to student workers. Learn what scholarships are available, how to apply, and important deadlines to get your slice of the pie.
a l u m f r o m d a y on e The Eccles School Alumni Network provides excellent opportunities to create lifelong relationships with incredible professionals from a vast array of fields in locations across the globe. Eccles students are “Alum from Day One.” Undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in SMART Start, a program partnership between Business Career Services and the David Eccles Alumni Network. This program provides students opportunities to interact with alumni from across various fields of business and includes "flash mentoring” and other networking events. The David Eccles School of Business Alumni Network has chapters in most major U.S. cities and is expanding across the world. Whether hosting formal events or meeting informally in smaller groups, look for an opportunity to network both where you live and travel.
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the Offi ce for Student I ncl usi on at the eccles sc ho o l The Office for Student Inclusion (OSI) strives to cultivate an inclusive environment through the development of student- and community-focused initiatives. We are committed to ensuring all forms of diversity are understood and valued. Visit us in SFEBB 3120 to connect, use the study space to catch up on homework and meet with classmates or find a quiet moment in the reflection room. OSI strives:
equity, diversity, & Inclusion The David Eccles School of Business is committed to fostering an inclusive culture by embracing diversity and equity in all its forms. It’s important that our students, staff, faculty and guests feel included and represented at the Eccles School. We insist on a climate of equity, diversity, and inclusion, not just because it creates a safe place for everyone, but because we’re all better andt more empathetic people when we learn what it’s like to live in someone else’s shoes. Eccles.link/EDI
Create a sense of community throughout the Eccles School.
Nurture student experiences in a setting where students can be their authentic selves.
Build partnerships across existing diversity scholars programs
Guide students to graduation with enriching opportunities and accessible resources.
Provide learning opportunities around inclusive practices and develop community and campus partnerships focused on equity & inclusion.
OSI houses several scholar programs including Opportunity Scholars, First Ascent Scholars, OneRefugee, and Eccles Beginnings Summer Bridge Program.
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majors and minors AT THE ECCLES SCHOOL
At the David Eccles School of Business, the classroom is more than a place of teaching and learning; it’s a place of doing. Our world-class faculty channel their business backgrounds and industry-leading research to infuse an entrepreneurial spirit in each student they teach. An emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration provides students with the perfect environment to build their strengths and impact their world. The David Eccles School of Business is home to nine majors, as well as six minors and three certificates. No matter what your career aspirations are, the Eccles School has the tools to get you there.
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Accounti ng Engage in financial management, business-transaction, merger, and acquisition tracking to adapt to a constantly evolving field. Our undergraduate program in Accounting is in the top 25 best programs in the country.§ Students engage in a broad range of subjects, including information systems development, tax strategy, and wealth management.
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Career and Skills: Managerial and Financial Accounting, Taxation and Auditing, International Accounting, Forensic Accounting
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98% Job Placement Rate $55,985* Average Starting Salary
Entrepreneurshi p Prepare to follow trends, identify emerging opportunities, and pursue possibilities. The Entrepreneurship major prepares students to create their own business opportunities and ventures. Our top-ranked curriculum teaches students to discover, create, and pursue opportunities through the creation of new products andservices. Students develop a diverse range of foundational skills necessary for them to become effective entrepreneurs.
Careers and Skills: Business Discovery and Creation, Entrepreneurial Management, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Business Model Innovation and Analytics
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100% Job Placement Rate $58,400* Average Starting Salary
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inf or mati o n sys tem s Technology is vital to the success of every business, and companies need professionals who can deploy technology to meet strategic business objectives. Focused on the intersection of business and technology, the Information Systems major provides tools and training that differentiate business graduates in today’s technology market. Graduates of our program work in a variety of fields, including cyber security, business intelligence, analytics, project management, network administration, database administration, and systems architecture.
Careers and Skills: Information Systems and Databases, Data Structure and Programming, Networking, Security and Web Applications, Data Mining, Data Warehouse
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92% Job Placement Rate $63,531 Average Starting Salary
b us ine s s a d m i n i s t rat ion Gain a strong knowledge base across the fundamental disciplines of business. The Business Administration major provides students with a strong knowledge base across the fundamental disciplines of business: accounting, finance, management, marketing, and operations. Graduates possess a mix of business, technical, and communication skills required for management and leadership roles.
Careers and Skills: Personal Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Project and Process Management
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92% Job Placement Rate $61,831* Average Starting Salary
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Ranked among the top 30 programs in the world in research, our undergraduate degree prepares students for what’s next in finance. Students learn how to value projects, companies, and securities. They also learn how to raise, invest, and manage capital in creative, productive, and responsible ways. Finance majors have the opportunity to get hands-on investment experience with the Student Investment Fund (SIF). Graduates go on to work in top companies such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, and American Express.
Careers and Skills: Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Investments and New Venture Finance, Financial Modeling
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96% Job Placement Rate $65,371* Average Starting Salary
Management Every organization needs skilled leaders to manage individuals and groups. The most effective leaders understand organizational culture, adapt to or inspire change, identify and implement effective strategies, and facilitate the efforts of others to accomplish organizational goals. The Management major provides students with a deep understanding of leadership. Students build a broad, conceptual foundation to recognize the challenges that managers and leaders face in the 21st century.
Careers and Skills: Business Ethics, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, Project Management, Organizational Leadership
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92% Job Placement Rate $52,783* Average Starting Salary
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M a r k e ti n g Understand market research, consumer behavior, advertising, and international marketing, and learn how to build brands that people want. With a marketing degree, you’ll help organizations discover unmet customer needs and wants, develop products and services to satisfy those needs, and use advertising, promotions, pricing, distribution, personal selling, and customer relationship management to build strong brands that attract and retain customers.
Careers and Skills: Brand Management, Marketing Research, Advertising and Promotions, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Professional Sales and Business Development
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97% Job Placement Rate $52,385* Average Starting Salary
Op e r ati o n s & S u pply Ch a in Operations & Supply Chain is a growing career field that offers experiences and opportunities you can’t find anywhere else, and the Eccles School is one of only a handful of schools to offer this degree. Leading companies rely on operations and supply chain professionals to create high-quality products and services while minimizing waste to reduce costs. They are ultimately responsible for running the business efficiently and profitably. OSC’s comprehensive curriculum gives you both hard and soft skills that translate to jobs in any industry and allows you to stand out from your peers.
Careers and Skills: Operations and Supply Chain Strategy, Six Sigma and Quality Management, Project Management and Process Design, Data Analysis and Decision Making
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100% Job Placement Rate $57,372* Average Starting Salary
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The Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations (QAMO) major is a rigorous course of study in the economic analysis of business decision-making. Taught by world-class Finance faculty with the support of the Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis, this major prepares students for a broad range of exciting career options. You will learn game theory and business economics, and the QAMO emphases are great to pair with degrees across the University of Utah, such as engineering or math.
The Advanced Financial Analysis minor is an honors-level program that provides students with a deeper foundation in finance and accounting, supplemented by additional technical competence in financial modeling and coding as applied to finance problems. Business The Business minor includes six pre-business courses and four higher-level business courses. Course subjects include accounting, business thought, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing, math, and statistics.
Careers and Skills: Business Application of Economics, Econometrics for Analyzing Real-World Data, Game Theory for Strategic Decision Making, Managerial Economics.
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95% Job Placement Rate $63,850* Average Starting Salary
Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship minor teaches students the foundational entrepreneurship and innovation skills necessary to create valuable solutions to pressing problems within any organizational setting.
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Information Systems The Information Systems minor teaches students to use technology in bridging all functional areas of an organization in today’s highly competitive business environment. Management The Management minor improves student preparation for a wide variety of careers in business and other organizations.
“Being a student at the Eccles School has been one of the most rewarding and memorable college experiences. One of the greatest aspects that you’ll find in the Eccles School as an undergraduate is meeting the amazing people - from finding lifelong friends to connecting with remarkable professors and mentors - that can help you thrive as a student and overall better person.”
Professional Selling and Business Development The Professional Selling and Business Development minor provides students (in just 18 credits) with the personal and technical skills to succeed in the sales component of any career.
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THE PREMIER ECCLES EXPERIENCE
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At the David Eccles School of Business, the classroom is more than a place of teaching and learning; it’s a place of doing. Our world-class faculty channel their business backgrounds and industry-leading research to infuse an entrepreneurial spirit in each student they teach. Our emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration provides students with the perfect environment to build their strengths and impact their world. World-Class Faculty
Dedicated Career Coaches
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Personalized Academic Advising
Tutoring Support
Student Support
Business Career Services
Eccles Global
Scholars Programs
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personalized ACADEMIC ADVISING P e r s o n a l i z e d A dvisin g T h at ’s Un ique To You! Your success at the Eccles School means everything to us. That’s why you’ll have access to personalized advising for every step of your undergraduate experience. Academic advisors partner with students to foster a deeper understanding of their academic programs and connect them with experiential opportunities to meet their goals and needs. In addition, advisors promote an environment of respect, professionalism, and collaboration while valuing each student as an individual. Academic advisors partner with students to foster a deeper understanding of their academic programs and connect them with experiential opportunities to meet their goals and needs.
p e e r a dv i s o rs Peer Advisors are another excellent resource that assist students with basic advising matters such as course registration, admission, and graduation requirements.
I'm thankful to have had an advisor who was able to act as a mentor during my time at the U. Not only did they make themself available when I'd reach out about scholarships, classes, and other school stuff, but they'd go out of their way to check in on how I was doing. As a Latino, first generation student with DACA, it was difficult to navigate through college but thanks to the Advising department I had the support and guidance that made graduating possible. — Eccles Transfer Student
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Eccles Global
THIS IS GLOBAL LEARNING + DOING Travel to London, Ghana, Barcelona, Costa Rica, Dubai, Amsterdam, Italy, Spain, Morocco, France, Korea, and more! Eccles Global Learning Abroad is the learning abroad experience for the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. Eccles Global is committed to creating a safe, affordable learning abroad experience to engage students in worldwide business education that instills the skill set students need to compete internationally. Our experiences are unique in that all of our classes are taught by the same top-ranked faculty at the Eccles School. Students, staff, and faculty spend one week to one semester studying business with an international focus. Students often participate in weekend excursions and make lifelong friends.
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Busine Career Services DISCOVER YOUR PASSION. LAND YOUR DREAM JOB.
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G et H e l p L a n d i n g Your D rea m Job From career exploration to salary negotiation, we are here for you. From career exploration to salary negotiation, we are here for you. Our career coaches help you explore yourpassions and strengths as they prepare and support you to land internships, jobs, and careers with top companies.
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Business Career Services is your one-stop shop for everything to help you prepare for your career. Connect with your Career Coach to get help with resume reviews, practice interviews, and landing jobs and internships to enhance your Eccles Experience. Business Career Services also can help you leverage your professional strengths through the Strengthsfinder Assessment as well as customize your career search based on your interests and experience through your Career Interest Profile.
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Care er Coaches A designated career coach in Business Career Services (BCS) is assigned to each business student to assist in obtaining internships and long-term career placement. The BCS coaches specialize in the various majors to ensure each student gains advice that is relevant to a tailored career path. Explore your interests and establish career goals. Get assistance with job search skills, resume development, and interview preparation.
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Resources Career Closet Eccles students can borrow complimentary professional clothes for that important interview, career fair, etc.
Identify internships and job-placement opportunities.
# OF UNIQUE CAREER CLOSET RENTALS - 61 Corporate outreach A unique benefit for Eccles School students is having a career management professional attend domestic and international site visits, work to establish contacts while at these visits, and follow up to encourage employers to reach out with job and internship opportunities. Employers understand that Eccles School students are exceptional candidates for opportunities and often request applications specifically from Eccles School students met during visits. Eccles graduates have an average job placement rate of 96%!
Career Studio Business Career Services' Career Studio is equipped with lighting, camera, sound, microphone, and backdrop - everything you need for online interviewing. # OF CAREER STUDIO RESERVATIONS - 462
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Career Exploration Class BCS offers a one-semester career class that takes students through the self-discovery, exploration, decision-making, and implementation cycle. The course offers an early introduction to resumes, LinkedIn, and interview practice, as well as creating their own four year Career Development Plan.
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ENTREPRENEUR INSTITUTE The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is a nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. It provides transformative student experiences, world-class programs, and a one-of-a-kind facility where students live, create, and launch together. Lassonde Studios, our amazing five-story facility, combines a public creative space and mixed-use space on the first floor with four floors of themed residential space above.
L a s s o n d e F o u n d e rs The Lassonde Founders program brings together the best student entrepreneurs from across the nation to live, create, and launch together at Lassonde Studios. It is a four-year program for active undergraduate entrepreneurs who want to launch or grow a company.
Lassonde+X Entrepreneur your major! Lassonde+X is an introductory academic program for undergraduate students from all backgrounds and majors (the X) to explore and practice entrepreneurship. The Lassonde entrepreneur program is ranked among the top 10 in the nation.
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La onde Studios l i v e . cr e ate. la un ch . Lassonde Studios is a five-story home for student entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators at the University of Utah. All students are welcome to use the Neeleman Hangar, which is a 20,000-square-foot innovation space on the main floor to connect, test ideas, build prototypes, launch companies, and learn by doing! Situated above are four floors of themed residential and dorm space. Live: Lassonde residents live in the middle of all the action and get additional access to tools and programs. All students are welcome to live at Lassonde Studios and join our Lassonde 400 residential group. Create: The first floor is a public space open to any student at the University of Utah. Resources available on the first floor include startup offices, coworking space, shop, tool room, and prototyping equipment. Launch your company! We have helped students launch hundreds of startups. Browse past startups to get inspired, then come to Lassonde Studios and do it yourself!
Eccles Institutes, CENTERS, AND INITIATIVES
Gai n r e a l-w o r l d ex perie n ce a n d d evelop your l eadershi p ski l l s The Eccles School hosts several Centers, Institutes, and Initiatives that provide students with the opportunities to participate in research, gain real-world experience in internships and fellowships, and network and travel with the broader community. Whether it’s managing a $400,000 portfolio, participating in a impact-investing internship, working on projects in Ghana, strengthening your leadership skills, researching and helping to craft policy, or starting your own business, the possibilities to grow, gain experience, and make a difference, are endless.
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The Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis provides transformational, interdisciplinary opportunities for students in fields related to economics. Student opportunities include:
This center provides a platform where faculty, staff, students, and other learners and partners can engage in experiential scholarly endeavors that are impact-driven and designed to create capacity for improving life quality, especially for those who live in underdeveloped and emerging markets. Student opportunities include:
• Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations (QAMO) major • Webinars, conferences, and events
• Undergraduate and graduate college courses • Internship and project opportunities in Ghana • “Health in Context” minor in Ghana
Kem C. Gardner Poli cy I nsti tute The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute provides independent economic, demographic and public-policy data, research and analysis to support informed decision-making throughout Utah and beyond. Student opportunities include: • Undergraduate scholarships • Graduate student assistantships
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Business Scholars internship program
Goff Strategi c L eadershi p Center The Goff Strategic Leadership Center is committed to supporting education and conducting research in strategic leadership. Goff engages with the business community to provide insights useful in practice. Student opportunities include: • Leadership training and events • Summer scholarships
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Scholar programs including Goff Scholars and Goff Trailblazers
Sorenson I mpact Center Sorenson advances the understanding and application of free enterprise principles to create scalable, sustainable societal change. They create innovative, data-driven approaches to difficult social and public health challenges. Student opportunities include: • Internship opportunities in data science, impact investing, policy and storytelling
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Working with the Social Innovation Fund, a White House initiative
Dani el s Fund Ethi cs I ni ti ati ve The Eccles School is one of only 11 U.S. schools offering this initiative. Students engage in building solid, principle-based ethical frameworks for decision-making in complex business environments. Student opportunities include: • Undergraduate Ethics Case Competitions • Ethical Leadership awards and events
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Student I nvestment Fund (SI F ) The Student Investment Fund (SIF) provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to manage a $400,000 portfolio of exchange-listed equities, ETFs, and money market investments. Students perform both individual and group research projects, learn about various analytical techniques, and make presentations before leading finance practitioners.
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It's all about leadership. Business Leaders Incorporated (BLinc) allows you to learn and flex this important skill while making a difference. Serving as the undergraduate student government of the Eccles School, BLinc. connects you with fellow students, faculty, and staff, while improving the Eccles Experience for everyone in the Eccles School. Not ready for office yet? BLinc offers leadership training workshops and hosts fun and diverse community-building events throughout the year.
Put more cracks that glass ceiling. Women in Business (WIB) is dedicated to providing a community for female-identifying students studying business. WIB offers great opportunities to get involved with women’s initiatives and volunteer with groups that aid women and children in marginalized communities. Find community, become more educated on women’s issues, get connected to resources, and become a lifetime advocate and ally for equality.
Find a community to celebrate every aspect of your identity and get involved in one of our 25+ student clubs and organizations. Make life-long friends who will grown into valuable professional connections. Explore your interests and passions, gain insight into other cultures, values, and views, and build the interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills that you can take with you into the classroom and beyond.
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S tu den t E ngagement & Assess m e n t Let your voice be heard. Shape your education and that of the entire Eccles School with the Office for Student Engagement & Assessment (SEA). SEA gathers student feedback and uses it to enhance and optimize student services, support, and programming. The office is supports student clubs and organizations, and works to develop leadership programming and opportunities for all Eccles School students. eccles.link/sea
B u s in es s Tutor ing C enter Free business tutoring support. Located on the first floor of SFEBB by the Undergraduate Lounge, the Business Tutoring Center is a free, drop-in service that assists students in developing critical-thinking skills and effective study habits in a collaborative learning environment. The center provides support for all business core classes and many upper-division courses to make sure you are getting the full value of your Eccles Experience. eccles.link/tutoring
cas e Co mpeti tions Gain real-world experience. Confront real-world problems and propose workable solutions while making valuable professional connections by participating in business case competitions throughout your Eccles Experience. Build your skill set, learn to problem solve, meet employers, and win cash and scholarship money. From Get Seeded, a program designed to help students get their ideas off the ground, to the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Undergraduate Case Competition, where students contend with real-world ethical dilemmas, there are dozens of competitions to get involved in! Eccles.link/compete
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