The David Eccles School of Business is a sponsor of The University Private Equity Summit.
The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business has a strong tradition of excellence. The School is named in honor of David Eccles, one of Utah's most prominent and productive pioneer industrialists. A $15 million endowment was given to the School in 1991 by Emma Eccles Jones, David Eccles' youngest daughter. The legacy and entrepreneurial spirit of David Eccles are embodied in the rich academic experience found at the School.
Located at the foot of the majestic Wasatch Mountains, the David Eccles School of Business sits near the center of the University of Utah campus. Accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the School offers students a personal educational experience at a renowned research university, with programs at the undergraduate, masters and PhD level. The Undergraduate Programs at the David Eccles School of Business are consistently ranked among the top business programs in the West and in the nation. Students are encouraged to participate in one of the many experiential learning opportunities available at the school. The experiential learning opportunities make an education from the David Eccles School of Business unique. The School's distinctive quality is its ability to offer an outstanding education at a great value. With the addition of the new Entrepreneurial Degree, students are able to compete in a complex and demanding business environment.
With top educators and scholars from around the world, the School's faculty are committed to the students' educational experience. They bring a caliber of teaching and research that challenges students to reach higher levels of learning and discovery. The School's academic departments are consistently cited for their academic achievement. For example, the Department of Finance prides itself on achieving and maintaining a world-class research faculty. Indeed, in the most recent ranking of quality research output by departments for the last four years, the finance department was ranked twentieth in the world. The David Eccles School of Business takes pride in its state-of-the-art classrooms, many of which are now wireless. The School is known for their their highly visible service to the University of Utah and the community.
Many business school alumni hold senior executive positions at leading companies and organizations around the globe. Included on the list are David L. Gorham, chief financial officer of the New York Times; J. Willard Marriott, Jr., chief executive officer of Marriott International; and Dr. Steven R. Covey, chairman and founder of Covey Leadership Center.
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