Utah's MBA Programs: Education for Empowerment

EDUCATION FOR EMPOWERMENT

UTAH’S MBA PROGRAMS

WHY YOU SHOULD PURSUE AN MBA

On paper, an MBA allows you to build leadership skills and learn effective business strategies. However, for most students, an MBA is much more than that. Earning your MBA provides you with a strong professional network to connect to, elevates your access to job opportunities, and often warrants a bigger paycheck. As companies look to adjust business models and hire employees with the right skills, receiving an MBA is becoming increasingly valuable. More and more women are entering the workforce in today’s environment, so it is crucial to provide them with the tools and resources they need to succeed and pursue higher positions.

EARNING AN MBA COULD LAND YOU:

A LIFETIME EARNING POTENTIAL OF OVER $5 MILLION

PAY GAINS OF 55-65% OF PRE-MBA SALARY WITHIN 5 YEARS OF GRADUATION

PAY GAINS AT GRADUATION OF AROUND 35-40% OF PRE-MBA SALARY

95% of graduates found their MBA experience personally rewarding

85% of graduates attribute their MBA in advancing their careers

MBAS

ARE APPLICABLE TO EVERYONE

While an MBA does require serious commitment, time, and money, it does not require that you sacrifice other important parts of your life. A healthy work-life balance requires the ability to adapt and problem-solve, and it is especially critical to analyze your own circumstances to figure out what works for you. The University of Utah’s MBA programs are designed to fit the busy and ever-evolving lifestyles of women today, whether they are looking for a career change, want a promotion, or are re-entering the workforce. While there is no “one size fits all,” an MBA can prove to be valuable for women from all kinds of backgrounds.

FOUR MBA FORMATS TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE

Full-Time

In-person learning

Day & evening classes

4 semesters

21 months long

Average age: 29

Average work experience: 5 years

GMAT 600 – 750+ or GRE 300 – 325+

Professional

Hybrid format

2 evenings per week

(In-person / online)

6 semesters

24 months long

Average age: 30

Average work experience: 6 years

GMAT or GRE accepted

Substitution available

Online

Online learning

Content available 24/7

6 semesters

24-26 months long

Average age: 33

Average work experience: 8 years

GMAT or GRE accepted

Substitution available

Executive

In-person learning

Bi-weekly Friday & Saturday

5 semesters

21 months long

Average age: 40

Average work experience: 13-16 years

Waiver available

THE FUTURE OF YOUR CAREER

If you feel stuck in your current career, want to challenge yourself in new ways, or simply need a change, an MBA could be right for you. An MBA will help you realize your career potential with an advanced degree that is flexible and portable, as well as provide you with the confidence needed to reveal your strengths. No matter what you gain from an MBA, it is safe to say that this degree will fortify you for future challenges.

BE PART OF A TOP RANKED PROGRAM

FULL-TIME MBA: RANKS TOP 10 IN THE WEST, AND TOP 50 IN THE U.S.

PROFESSIONAL MBA: RANKS NO. 1 IN UTAH, AND TOP 5 IN THE WEST

MBA ONLINE: RANKS TOP 10 IN THE WORLD

EXECUTIVE MBA: RANKS NO.1 IN UTAH AND TOP 25 IN THE U.S.

WOMEN WHO UPGRADED THEIR CAREERS

“My MBA enabled me to change my career path from teaching and corporate training to data analytics. It gave me the confidence to excel in a new field and has opened up many new opportunities throughout the world not previously available.”

TANIA BASHFORD

“The exposure to the various perspectives/industries in the MBA program encouraged me to explore a new functional area within my company. My background is primarily engineering and operations, and 6 months ago, I transferred to the regulatory affairs department. This shift expanded my medical device industry knowledge, network, and business perspective, which is helping to round out my career profile.”

ANNE-MARIE KRUEGER

PROMOTE, ADVANCE, UPGRADE

Upon earning an MBA, you can expect to receive the recognition you deserve. Your MBA degree is a testament to your successful pursuit of business knowledge, practice, and excellence. Employers expect MBA graduates to possess the academic, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed to solve complex issues in the workplace. In turn, an MBA is a great starting point for a promotion in your current or future career. 85% of MBA graduates attribute their degree to their career advancement; what if you became one of them?

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM AN MBA?

• Greater awareness of a global market

• Improvement in communication skills

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Increased quality and quantity of jobs

• Expansion of professional network

• Time management skills

• Enhanced marketability as a professional

WOMEN WHO OPENED NEW DOORS

“Since beginning my MBA program, I was able to put myself in more of a leadership role and gain notice from my workplace leadership team. With my current growth path, I was able to obtain a management promotion, launching a newly formed department and developing my own strategy and vision for our new team.”

ALICIA LOPEZ

ASHLEE HARMS

“Earning an MBA will open many metaphorical doors, some of which I did not realize existed. Completing my MBA has provided me with the leadership skills and business knowledge to have a more profound understanding and greater success in my current line of work; I have a guaranteed promotion upon graduation. In the broader scope of possibilities, an MBA has armed me with the knowledge of how to bring my ideas to fruition and will allow me to be competitive for opportunities that will extend my personal, professional, and earning potential.”

RE-ENTER THE RIGHT WAY

There is much more to life than just the workplace, and these are often factors that cannot be sacrificed. A key component of success is finding the right work-life balance. For some women, time is spent away from the workforce to focus on other responsibilities, such as raising a family. No matter the circumstances, re-entering the workforce can be daunting. By pursuing an MBA at the University of Utah, you won’t need to sacrifice what matters most. Instead, you can choose the path that makes sense for you, while still reaping the benefits of furthering your education.

COMPANIES WITH GREATER REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES ACHIEVE:

higher return on sales

42% higher return on equity

53% higher return on invested capital

66%

WOMEN WHO CONQUERED THEIR FEARS

“As a mother of young children, working full-time in a high demanding field, I honestly feared going back to school. I felt I was out of my element studying business, which up until I started the program, was a foreign language to me. Pursuing a master’s degree is a commitment, but I don’t believe I would have had the same incredible journey had it not been for the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. You’ll find the staff here, the school, and the administrative process incomparable with other universities.”

JAMILE SCHMIDT

“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 EMBA program gave me my confidence back.”