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Each of the degrees offered at BYU Marriott require a different application essay. This is a very important part of the application. Regardless of your GPA, we recommend that you spend a considerable amount of time answering the questions. We also recommend that you first type your essay into a word processing program, save your essay, and then copy and paste it into the application in the essay box below. If you logout, your application will be saved, but not formally submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cover the points below in an essay of 100\u2013500 words.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell us more about who you are outside of GPA and academic accomplishments. You may consider addressing some of the following topics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please write a 50\u2013300 word response to the following prompt:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated November 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 100\u2013400 words, respond to the following prompt:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer each question prompt in separate responses<\/em> of 50\u2013300 words.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated June 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer each question prompt in separate responses<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 400 words or less, please explain how the ExDM major will help you achieve your educational and professional goals. To help you write your response, please be sure to address the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please review the BYU Marriott vision, mission, and values at https:\/\/marriott.byu.edu\/our-story\/mission\/<\/a>. After reviewing the BYU Marriott vision, mission, and values, share an example of how you have exemplified one of these values in your leadership or service to others. (50\u2013300 words)<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated March 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please write a brief (100\u2013500 words) essay explaining how getting a degree in finance will help you achieve your personal and\/or career goals and why you believe you will succeed in our program and in achieving your personal objectives. Consider addressing the following subjects:<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Impromptu interview question.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated April 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n We want to admit students who will be successful supply chain managers. Key attributes for successful supply chain managers include a passion for supply chain management, a desire to make a difference, a focus on effective and efficient systems and continuous improvement, and the ability to collaborate with people\/organizations domestically and internationally.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated March 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer each question prompt in separate responses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated March 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respond to the prompt in 200 words or less.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated April 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cover the points below in an essay of 100\u2013600 words.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respond to the following prompt in 50\u2013300 words:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n (Updated March 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategic Management<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer each question prompt in separate responses of 100\u2013200 words.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respond to the following prompt in 50\u2013300 words:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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