Value of an MBA

An MBA degree sets you apart and gives you a genuine edge. Whether your goal is to progress within your current organization, take on new responsibilities, or pursue an entrepreneurial route, an MBA degree will give you the knowledge, insights, and confidence to operate successfully in your career.

How will an MBA benefit you?

• Earning your degree while continuing your full-time employment will allow you to immediately improve your workplace performance as you apply each new classroom concept with direct relevance to you and your organization.
• The practical business expertise and new ways of management thinking that you develop in class change your approach to decision making and give you the ideas, inspiration, and network to shape your future career.
• You will be able to move up the career ladder more quickly and with confidence.
• You can successfully make the transition to general management from a technical or functional role.
• Elective options allow you to focus your education in a specific area or gain a breadth of knowledge across a range of business and management disciplines
• You gain entrepreneurial skills to help you develop your own venture, or to implement new and innovative ideas within your organization
• You will build a network of friends and future business partners.

How will an MBA impact your career?

While enrolled in a part-time MBA program, many students experience increased levels of responsibility and advancement within their roles, but career advancement does not stop there. The skills learned in the program give MBA graduates the ability to change career paths, start a new venture or achieve promotion within their organization. Equipped with a new outlook, the possibilities are endless in continuing your career trajectory.

Career Impact
By choosing an MBA degree, you will be transformed throughout the program. Constant exposure to and practice of skills such as public speaking, negotiations, leadership, and in-depth analysis give you the preparation you need to go from where you are today to graduating with a new sense of confidence and academic knowledge. You will be more productive at work as you learn to balance your education with your life.

Return on Investment
When most students start looking into MBA programs, they are looking for a jump in salary in a short period of time. Over the last 3 years, a study done by BusinessWeek has shown that University of Utah Professional MBA students reported an average salary increase of 29% upon graduation. The University of Utah MBA brand name, reputation and proven talent in the global workplace are the reasons for the competitive salary numbers. Our students are consistently adding value and performing well in the workplace. Quite simply, the University of Utah MBA adds value to your earning power.