MBA
Read about BYU Marriott's MBA program, the students in our program, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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Building a Career on Building Up Others
As a senior in high school, Christian Dahneke decided to be a better example to the younger members of his congregation, and he says he’s carried a passion for building people up ever since: “I learned in that really small example that I can be a leader, and that I can help people feel the love of the Savior and grow closer to Him.”
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International Business Students Enter to Learn to Go Forth to Serve
Through the Wilford A. Cardon International Sponsorship, more than 400 students from more than 50 countries have earned graduate-level education from BYU Marriott. As students enter to learn gospel-centered business principles, they prepare to go forth and serve in their home countries.
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Stories in the Sky
Nate Mortensen, cofounder of drone-show company Open Sky, transforms dark skies into shared experiences—from Stadium of Fire to small-town rodeos.
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Ripple Effect
As a practicing attorney for six years, Taeya Howell used her voice to help others. “I did a lot of negotiating,” she says. Now, as an associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources at BYU Marriott, Howell has swapped courtrooms for classrooms, but her role as an advocate continues to shape her career.
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The Entertainer
Dale Tolley is a creative powerhouse who is redefining HR at Procter & Gamble. Whether rocking a costume, belting out parody songs, or designing games that teach policies, Tolley turns HR tasks into full-blown productions.
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Degrees of Friendship
MBA students. Career-builders. Mothers. Friends. Megan Eliason Shaw and Noelle Christensen Perkins have worn all these hats while forging a friendship that has spanned decades, states, and family milestones.
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A Leap of Faith for an International Degree
After 10 years in technology development and engineering, Fabian Serradell quit his job and moved his young family more than 5,000 miles to a foreign country to join the MBA program at BYU Marriott.
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The Room Where It Happens: The 2025 Alumni Achievement Award
BYU Marriott MBA alumna Cydni Tetro described standing in a Parisian mansion as Post Malone debuted his new fashion line. At the 2025 Honored Alumni Lecture, Tetro shared the career journey that has led to being there.
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Building a Brand(ing Course)
Before many of them start their first internship, BYU Marriott MBA students who take MBA 657: Brand Management Strategy already have hands-on experience solving problems and acting as brand manangers for brands, such as Hershey’s and Indian Motorcycle.
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Paving Her Own Path
From performing arts to chemistry to business to family, BYU Marriott MBA alumna Mandy Crane has forged a variety of paths. “In some ways,” she says, “when you follow a path that no one else is following, you’re creating a better experience for yourself and for your family.”
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Taking the Hard Way
Rebekah Koster's first finance midterm in the MBA program challenged her, so she switched her track—not away from finance, but to it. Whether she's seeking education, career growth, or an internship at her top choice consulting firm, Koster says she thrives on pushing beyond her limits.
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BYU Marriott Professors Receive Awards at BYU’s 2025 University Conference
Four professors from the BYU Marriott School of Business received awards at BYU’s 2025 University Conference. John Bingham, Michael Drake, Melissa Larson, and David Wood received awards in recognition of their contributions to BYU.
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Investing in Connection
BYU Marriott students in the Silver Fund class joined a Zoom discussion with 65 BYU–Pathway Worldwide students in 18 different countries—providing inspiration and connection.
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A Global Impact: Introducing the 2025 Eccles Award Recipients
With hometowns ranging from Orem, Utah, to Paraná, Brazil, and speaking languages like Tagalog and Italian, this year’s Eccles Scholars Award recipients were chosen for their academic performance, prior international experience, second-language fluency, and focus on developing an international career in business.
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MBA Students Received 2025 Hawes Scholars Awards
The award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, is one of the highest distinctions given to graduating MBA students at BYU Marriott.
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