Program Overview

Professional MBA Program Overview

The University of Utah's Professional MBA program is a hybrid, AACSB-accredited program designed for working professionals. It is ranked #1 Part-Time MBA in Utah by US News and World Report. The program allows students to balance work and life responsibilities while earning a transformational degree.

Program Structure

• Classes are held twice a week, with one evening online and one evening in person.
• This hybrid approach gives students the convenience of online classes and the benefits of in-person interactions.
• Students typically take two courses at a time, allowing the program to be completed in six semesters with classes held year-round.
• The program can be completed in as little as 24 months.

Career Advancement

• Students have access to career services as soon as they are admitted.
• The program's world-class career advancement coaches and resources help students achieve impressive results, including an average salary increase of 34% by graduation and 56% of students receiving a promotion during the program.

Networking Opportunities

• The program hosts several networking events each month, connecting students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• These opportunities include socials, family events, dinners, alumni events, and more.
• Every class night on campus has time set aside for networking, allowing students to form a lifelong professional network with their cohort.

Curriculum

• The MBA program is 62.5% core coursework and 37.5% elective coursework.
• The core curriculum establishes a strong business foundation that students can build on with elective courses.
• Students can customize their curriculum to personalize their degree for their career goals.

Tuition and Financing

• The price for the entire 24-month program is $72,000, which is 36% less than other U.S. News & World Report top-20 part-time MBA programs.
• The fixed tuition rate includes all tuition, fees, career advancement services, networking events, and access to the state-of-the-art business building on the University of Utah campus.

Graduate Certificates and Concurrent Degrees

• The program supports highly specific fields of study through graduate certificates, concurrent degrees, and a dual degree.
• Students can download the program guide or schedule a one-on-one chat with admissions advisors to learn more about these opportunities.