About Eccles

From Concept to Market

The Association of University Technology Managers ranks the University of Utah as number one in the U.S. for starting businesses. Nineteen companies were launched on the University of Utah campus in 2009.

Applied Knowledge and Skills

From the time you arrive on campus, every part of your experience will give you the tools you need to succeed. Explore the school's Professional Centers, where students work with a network of professionals to provide solutions for economic, social, business, and global needs.

Students at the David Eccles School of Business manage a university venture fund of $18.3 million, the largest in the U.S.

Thought Leadership

David Eccles School of Business professors are thought leaders. Through research, they explore the questions affecting global business and look for answers not found in textbooks. 

Research Highlights

• Financial Times ranks the Executive MBA faculty of the David Eccles School of Business 22nd in the U.S. for research.


• UT Dallas ranks the David Eccles School of Business faculty 38th overall in the U.S. for research and the finance faculty 12th.


• The Finance Management Association ranks the finance faculty 20th in the world.

Well Connected

When you choose the David Eccles School of Business you join our network of alumni. Leverage this resource to navigate your career path and build your professional network, which includes the following members:

• Jerry C. Atkin: President and CEO of SkyWest
• Stephen R. Covey: Author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"
• Spencer F. Eccles: Former Chairman and CEO of First Security 
• J.W. Marriott Jr.: Chairman and CEO of Marriott International
• Robert A. McDonald: Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble
• Norman H. Wesley: Former Chairman and CEO of Fortune Brands
• Harris H. Simmons: Chairman and CEO of Zions Bancorp

Environment

In addition to being a great place to learn, Salt Lake City is also the home to the greatest snow on earth. Could a college town get any better? Where else can you find seven world-class ski and snowboard resorts, all covered with more than 500 inches of snow per year, within an hour of campus?

The Word on Salt Lake City

Best Places for Business and Careers

Utah's National Parks
"Utah's landscape is made up of bizarre and unique geologic formations such as arches, horseshoe shaped amphitheaters, lakes, miles of canyons..."

Best Cities 2010
"Talent is key to building a company, and that is one of Salt Lake City's secrets is Utah's very educated and deep talent pool. Plus, it doesn't hurt that ski resorts are only fifteen minutes away."

36 Hours in Salt Lake City
"As the only sizable city between Denver and Northern California, Salt Lake City gets many touring bands passing through. Hear established and up-and-coming acts at places like the Urban Lounge."