Giving Back

Make a gift  Capital Building Campaign

The David Eccles School of Business has seen an exciting amount of growth in their programs over the last several years. In order to allow for current and future program expansion, a new building will replace the Garff and Madsen buildings east of the C. Roland Christensen building. The new 188,600 square foot, four-story structure will be home to over 2,500 undergraduate and over 700 graduate students and allow for additional University use.

As we move into phase two, your continued financial support is imperative to serve the growing needs and continue to be a leader of business schools in Utah. Read more about and view pictures of the already completed Spencer Fox Eccles Business School.

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David Eccles School of Business Scholarships

One of the most immediate ways to make a difference at the David Eccles School of Business is by giving a scholarship to a deserving student. We are committed to supporting students in their educational pursuit.

As an incentive for our donors, the University of Utah offers matching funds that can be added to privately funded scholarships at the graduate level for both in-state and out-of-state students.

The David Eccles School of Business offers many levels of scholarships for potential contributors:

• Excellence and Opportunity Fund
• Scholastic Opportunities Fund
• School of Accounting Gift Fund

With increased competition for top students, scholarships are a major factor in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest students.

If you have questions or comments about our Annual Fund, please feel free to contact Katie Amundsen at 801-585-5416.

Scholarship Luncheon: Meet Your Recipient

scholarship luncheonEach year, the David Eccles School of Business hosts a scholarship luncheon. This event is often the first time donors and their scholarship recipients meet and learn more about each other creating many life-long memories.

If you are interested in funding a scholarship for the David Eccles School of Business students, please contact Katie Amundsen at 801-585-5416 or Carolyn Buma at 801-581-5255 for more information.

Field Studies

The David Eccles School of Business has developed a unique opportunity for businesses to share in the educational process of our MBA students. The MBA Field Studies Program is the capstone experience of the academic program creating an opportunity for students to practice the theory, skills and techniques learned throughout their academic program.

In the Field Students Program, groups of four to six students work on a project submitted by the participating company. At the end of the semester, the company receives a written and oral report with an analysis and recommendations to improve the company.

Types of projects that students can work on include, but are not limited to:

• Business Analysis and Planning
• Market Research and/or Strategy
• Information Systems
• Strategy Formulation
• Production and Operations Management
• Organizational Structure & Development
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Product Innovations/Development
• Health Care Management
• International Market Analysis
• Accounting

Benefits for the company include:

• Receive an objective analysis of a problem or project.
• Observe the work practices of students as potential interns or employees.
• Receive a project completed economically and professionally.
• Establish a community partnership with the University of Utah and the David Eccles School of Business.

Recent Field Studies participants include:

If your company is interested in participating in a field study, please contact Lindsay Nelson at 801-581-5292 for more information.