University of Utah

The David Eccles School of Business is dedicated to driving student success by combining academic rigor, real-world experiential learning, and career outcomes that help students seek and reach their peak. At Eccles, students don’t just learn business — they live the experience.

Surrounded by the beauty of the Wasatch Mountains, the David Eccles School of Business is located in one of the nation’s most dynamic regions for business and entrepreneurship. It is at the intersection of innovation, opportunity, and adventure, shaped by a Mountain West ethos of growth, grit, and ambition, and is minutes away from outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking trails, and world-class skiing. As part of the University of Utah, students enjoy a spirited campus with learning opportunities and community.

The Eccles Experience combines a rigorous, integrated curriculum led by nationally recognized faculty who bring academic rigor, insight, and mentorship with hands-on learning opportunities. Students translate knowledge into practice, gaining the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed.

The Eccles School’s hands-on experiential learning model gives students unique opportunities such as managing a $1,000,000 portfolio, evaluating deals for impact investing, and pitching to industry leaders, studying abroad through Eccles Global, strengthening their leadership skills, engaging in applied research and policy work, or even starting their own company. Nationally recognized institutes and centers connect students directly to the business community. Students enjoy a breadth of resources available at a large university, combined with a personalized experience that includes dedicated academic advisors and business career coaches who help students discover their purpose and secure internships and jobs that translate learning into meaningful outcomes.

With more than 25 student organizations, students can build friendships, communities, and professional networks within a close-knit, supportive community. At the Eccles School, students begin their business education on day one, building a foundation through an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare them for their choice of nine majors and long-term career success. Eccles also offers top-ranked programs, including four MBA formats and eight specialty master’s programs for professionals advancing their careers to deepen expertise, expand opportunity, and drive impact.

Eccles graduates stand out with strong business fundamentals, along with the ability to lead, analyze, and innovate, prepared for today’s roles and tomorrow’s workplace. More than 90% of undergraduate students secure employment or admission to graduate school, and graduates earn competitive starting salaries across industries and roles. With a strong return on investment, alumni advance their careers or build businesses, supported by a growing national alumni network that supports graduates throughout their careers.

At the David Eccles School of Business, place shapes the experience, the experience drives outcomes, and students graduate ready to succeed in their lives, their careers, their communities, and beyond.