MBA Dual Degree Advising

The information below is meant to assist you as you progress through your degree at the David Eccles School of Business. Many of the forms and websites you might need access to can be found here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your academic advisor for assistance.

Academic Advising

Nancy Hendrickson
MBA Dual Degree Academic Advising
Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB) 3107
nancy.hendrickson@business.utah.edu
801-585-9843

Course Planning Tools

• MBA Core Course Descriptions (PDF): Get an idea of the type of content you will be learning in your core MBA classes by reviewing these course descriptions.


• MBA/MS Engineering Degree Requirement Checklist (PDF): Use this tool to assist you with keeping track of completed requirements and course titles.


• MBA/MS Engineering Suggested Two Year Plan Worksheet (PDF): See the big picture of what your schedule will look like as you progress through the Full-Time MBA program.


• MBA/MAarch Suggested Three Year Plan Worksheet (PDF): See the big picture of what your schedule will look like as you progress through the Full-Time MBA program.


• MBA/MAarch Degree Requirement Checklist (PDF): Use this tool to assist you with keeping track of completed requirements and course titles.


• MBA/JD Suggested Four Year Plan Worksheet (PDF): See the big picture of what your schedule will look like as you progress through the Full-Time MBA program.


• MBA/JD Degree Requirement Checklist (PDF): Use this tool to assist you with keeping track of completed requirements and course titles.


• MBA/MHA Degree Requirement Checklist (PDF): Use this tool to assist you with keeping track of completed requirements and course titles.

General Information

• MBA Accounting Interest & CPA Requirements: MBA students can pursue an accounting emphasis within the degree's elective portion of requirements. In order to sit for the CPA exam, however, students will need a certain amount of ACCTG courses/content.

Student Forms

• Graduate Transfer Credit Authorization (PDF): Students who are attempting to transfer graduate courses from an institution outside of the University of Utah will need to obtain the approval of their Program Director and submit a completed Graduate Transfer Credit Authorization form.

• Independent Study (PDF): Students may wish to study a particular area not offered by their department's current course schedule. These courses are considered independent study and require approval from a faculty member that will supervise the student while completing the course. In addition to faculty support, students must gain approval from the department chair and the associate dean of the David Eccles School of Business. Finally, independent study forms should be submitted to the department for processing.

• Leave of Absence Request Form (PDF): The University of Utah requires all graduate students to be continuously enrolled in at least three credits each fall and spring semester. Students who need to take a break from classes for personal, financial, or medical reasons are permitted to petition for a leave of absence from their program for the duration of a fall or spring term. A minimum of one active semester is required to utilize a leave of absence. Completed forms should be submitted to the student's academic advisor for processing.


• MBA Candidacy Form: Candidacy forms should be completed the semester before you plan to graduate. This form is additional to the form required by the Office of the Registrar to officially apply for graduation.


• MBA Course Substitution and Approval Form (PDF): MBA students may petition for permission to take courses outside of the School of Business to serve as electives and/or substitute for core courses.



• Online Student Agreement: Newly admitted students should submit the online student agreement.

• Request for Letter of Completion (PDF): Students may petition the Office of the Registrar for a letter of degree completion.

Useful Links

• Business Connections: Find ways to connect and become involved with the School of Business, in addition to the University of Utah.


• Graduate School: Click on "Students" to find a wealth of information related to graduation, policies, and forms students may use while pursuing a graduate degree.


• Graduation Information: General information about commencement ceremonies.


• Office of the Registrar: Learn about registering for classes and become familiar with the academic calendar.