MBA Comparison

The David Eccles School of Business has three great MBA options, designed to suit many different types of students and professionals looking to earn their MBA. The Full-Time MBA is a traditional full-time, four-semester program, the Professional MBA is designed for professionals who plan to continue working while pursuing an MBA, and the Executive MBA is built for working executives with advanced experience.

 

The table below gives you a snapshot of each of the three programs; click on the links or contact them directly to learn more.

 

 

Full-Time MBA

 Professional MBA Executive MBA
Student Profile Full-time student seeking career change or career pivot experience Full-time working professional Full-time working executive
Average Work Experience 44 Months 5 years 13 years
Average Age 29 30 38
Minimum Work Experience Minimum 24 months / 36 months preferred  1 required, 3 preferred 6 required
GMAT Required Required  Waived in select cases
Program Length 4 semesters 6 semesters
(24 months)		 5 semesters
(21 months)
Program Format  Full-time Immersion Program
(day & evening courses)		 Two evenings per week
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.		 Alternating Fri. & Sat.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Orientation Classes start the week prior to the official start of the fall semester. In addition to this curriculum, the week also includes information typically found in a program orientation. This week is a mandatory part of the MBA program as it includes core courses and team formation that are critical for the first semester of the program. An evening mandatory orientation occurs a month prior to the start of classes. Entering students will have the opportunity to begin meeting one another at the welcome dinner. Students will be introduced to staff, hear from select faculty members, and participate in group breakout sessions designed to build the PMBA learning community. Students begin the program with an intensive week at an executive resort where two core curriculum classes will be completed. The week is designed to allow you to socialize and develop a cohesive bond with other executives that will be with you throughout the entire 21-month program. Students repeat this process with two additional courses during year 2 of the program.
Unique Features
  • Maximum exposure to experienced based programs and internships
  • Extensive career management services
  • Flexibility to choose 45% electives
  • Dual degree opportunities with engineering, law, and healthcare administration
  • Scholarships available
  • National and International Study Trips
  • Develop management and leadership skills
  • Full administrative office support
  • Ranked 15th in the US for entrepreneurial MBA programs / 2012 Princeton Review
  • Flexibility to choose 40% electives
  • Maintain work/life balance with evening classes
  • January and August start available
  • Exposure to working professional peer group
  • Career services and accessto executive career coach
  • Develop management skills
  • International elective trip option
  • Dual PMBA/MHA degree option
  • #1 part-time MBA in Utah, #45 in U.S.
  • Exposure to senior-level, seasoned business professional peer group
  • Global business perspective with international trip
  • Executive leadership curriculum
  • Hand-selected faculty chose by dean
  • Technology includes laptop/tablet
  • Two intensive weeks
  • Books & enrollment
  • Breakfast, lunches, snacks
  • Full admin/office support
  • #1 executive MBA in Utah, #38 in U.S.
Contact 

801-581-7785

mastersinfo@business.utah.edu

801-581-6836

pmba@utah.edu

801-581-5577

emba@utah.edu