UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PROFESSIONAL MBA: INVEST IN TALENT. REAP THE BENEFITS.
Supporting a University of Utah Professional MBA student is one of the best investments you can make, both for your employee and your organization. Through the Professional MBA program, your employee will develop advanced skills and gain new insights that will immediately benefit your organization.
BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION SPONSORSHIP ACTIONS
Your company can support an employee’s path through the University of Utah’s Professional MBA program in two ways:
Time sponsorship
Although the program is designed to not interfere with regular working hours, students must commit to a timetable for study. Understanding the time commitment, work duties that may not align with program participation, and schedule constraints for your employee is key.
Financial sponsorship
While we encourage organizations to consider financial sponsorship — and many do — it is not a requirement for admission. If your company plans to provide full or partial financial sponsorship to your employee, and you have been asked to provide a recommendation letter, please indicate the details in your letter.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Top ranked, AACSB-accredited program
The PMBA program is ranked #1 in Utah by U.S. News & World Report.
Same MBA, specialized format
Students earn the same MBA degree as full-time students.
Minimal workplace impact
PMBA classes meet twice a week, one day in person and one online, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. for 24 months.
Business fundamentals with in-depth customization
1/3 of coursework is elective options, with the ability to personalize education to meet specific goals.
Mid-level, diverse cohort
Students average 6 years of professional work experience. Students come from a variety of backgrounds, industries, and functions.
Tackle company problems in the classroom
Allow your employee to bring your organization’s most pressing business issues and opportunities to the PMBA classroom for discussion and gain input from acclaimed business faculty and experienced classmates.
Gain a better employee and better leader
Your employee will gain access to individual coaching, 360-degree feedback, teamwork training, and more, all designed to improve their leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Companies often report that their PMBA-seeking employees increase their productivity, enhance their decision-making abilities, and improve the company’s bottom line.
Reap the benefits of business knowledge transfer
Your employee will become more valuable to your organization from day one of the PMBA program. They will share cutting-edge research with your organization, giving your company the chance to prepare for future challenges – ahead of the competition.
Access an invaluable network
Your employee’s PMBA classmates and faculty can become business contacts, sources for advice, or future clients.
Succeed at succession planning
A PMBA program can fully prepare your employee to take on more senior leadership positions and is one of the strongest succession planning tools available to any organization.