THE MBA FOR TECH PROFESSIONALS
UTAH’S FULL-TIME MBA
AN MBA IN THE WORLD OF TECH
Day in and day out, technology continues to solidify its spot as one of the world’s most relevant and expansive industries. Tech is consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing fields with extensive career opportunities. In a job market that people are flocking to, how can you stand apart? An MBA can provide tech professionals with the core business skills needed to take organizations beyond the competition. Technology firms seek MBA graduates for their data analysis and communication skills, versatility, and ability to adapt to disruption. The University of Utah’s Full-Time MBA (FTMBA) program provides individuals with not only these skills, but also the knowledge and management insight required to take on senior leadership positions at the head of the industry. Explore this guide to find out why Utah’s Full-Time MBA is a premier graduate degree for individuals in technology.
UTAH’S FULL-TIME MBA
29 Average Age
5 years Average Work Experience
46% From Outside Utah
69% Non-business Undergraduates
97% Report positive job outcomes
$105,607 Average tech industry salary after graduation
Top 10 in the West #2 for Tech Job Placement in the U.S. Top 50 in the U.S.
THE SILICON SLOPES ARE CALLING
Over the past years, Utah has experienced unmatched growth in the technology sector as innovators from near and far have brought their ideas to the Silicon Slopes—a name for Utah’s vibrant community of start-ups and tech firms. With the University of Utah being within minutes from many of these companies, it is a top-notch location for tech professionals to pursue an MBA and advance their careers.
82,000 Tech businesses call Utah home
8 Utah tech companies went public in 2021
11.5% of Utah’s economy is represented by tech
1 in 7 jobs in Utah are in the tech industry
Silicon Slopes holds an annual summit where the biggest thought leaders in tech from around the world come to present, all under ten minutes away from the University of Utah campus.
A BOOMING JOB MARKET
“Salt Lake City has top-notch ski resorts, challenging bike trails, and breathtaking views of the Wasatch Mountains. It is also home to the hottest job market in the U.S.”
“The Utah economy has been a powerhouse in recent decades, hence the reason why it takes the number 1 spot. Over the last five years, Utah’s GDP grew by an excellent 19.1%, the second-highest growth rate for that period out of all 50 states.“
ADVANCE WITHIN THE TECH INDUSTRY
The University of Utah’s Full-Time MBA program is dedicated to getting you to where you want to be in your career. Course content and your personal career coach will cover pay negotiation, effective communication, and the leadership skills required to take on executive roles. With an abundance of prominent tech firms and start-ups nearby, Utah’s FTMBA students achieve outstanding career advancement in the tech industry.
Proven
Over 50% of the 2020 cohort was able to secure positive job outcomes in the tech industry, making Utah’s FTMBA #2 in the nation for helping students find jobs in tech.
Personalized
All FTMBA students are partnered with a personal career coach from the moment they pay their seat deposit to three years after graduation.
Impactful
94% of Utah’s 2020 FTMBA cohort reported a new positive job outcome three months after graduation, which increased to 97% of students 4.5 months after graduation.
Edith Hammond Data Conversion Consultant - Workday
“Beyond the one-on-one, tailored focus my coach gave me and my career goals, the Career Management Center team provided ample opportunities to network and learn about amazing companies I had not considered before. The encouragement to take chances and get out of my comfort zone took me to the next level.”
AN MBA MADE FOR YOU
Utah’s Full-Time MBA program is engineered to allow students to customize their learning experience and meet personal needs. Alongside business essentials, students also have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on subjects that are specifically relevant to the tech industry or expand their skillset in other domains. Many students pursue dual or concurrent degrees in Business Analytics, Information Systems, and even Finance to become more valuable in the Tech industry and stand out in the job market.
Concentrations
Concentrations are completed with no additional semesters or credits
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy & Analytics
Concurrent Degrees
Concurrent degrees require additional credits with no addtional semesters
• MBA + Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
• MBA + Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
• MBA + Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
Dual Degrees
Dual degrees require additional credits and semesters to complete
• MBA + Masters of Health Care Administration (MHA)
• MBA + Master of Entertainment Arts and Engineering (MEAE)
• MBA + Juris Doctor (JD)
• MBA + Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• MBA + Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
WHAT MAKES A UNIVERSITY OF UTAH FULL-TIME MBA UNIQUE?
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
Full-Time MBA students have hands-on access to some of the top new venture development resources in the world at Utah’s top-ranked Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute From competitions for investments to a network of passionate creatives and thinkers, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute provides a perfect community to foster a new tech startup in.
The Sorenson Global Impact Center is dedicated to making positive changes in the world through business. Real-world opportunities for impact investing, marketing, data science, and policy research are all available to Utah’s FTMBA students. As technology continues to become increasingly prominent in business, the Sorenson Global Impact Center provides students with a hands-on chance to learn how they can positively impact the industry.
Personalized Career Management
Top Rank & Recognition for Quality
Customizable Curriculum
Premier Tech Industry Location
Access to a diverse professional network
Real-world business opportunities
A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK IN TECHNOLOGY AND BEYOND
One of the most impactful attributes of Utah’s Full-Time MBA program is the diverse and talented network of peers and professors that students build throughout their studies. The tech industry is typically where the most FTMBA students come from, who go on to work with some of the most influential tech companies in the field. This, along with the various other industries represented in the FTMBA cohort, allows tech professionals to build a network that will provide them with countless opportunities.
Class Breakdown by Industry
Just some of the tech companies represented by students and alumni:
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Technology.................................................................................................................. 21% Consulting.....................................................................................................................17% Manufacturing............................................................................................................. 38% Financial Services....................................................................................................... 10% Consumer Packed Goods......................................................................................... 10% Energy.......................................................................................................................... 3.1% Hospitality................................................................................................................... 3.1% Media/Entertainment................................................................................................ 3.1% Real Estate................................................................................................................. 3.1% Other.......................................................................................................................... 15.6%
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