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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Earthquakes, Education, and Impact
It was in the aftermath of a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Talcahuano, Chile, that Josue Bustos realized what he wanted to do with his life: help those in need.
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Teaching with Purpose, Living with Impact
Lisa Jones Christensen was thriving as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flager Business School, but an unexpected recruitment from BYU Marriott brought her back to BYU with a mission to give back—both to students and the world.
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Blending Education and Business
Kjerstin Roberts was teaching high school English when she decided to get her MBA—a decision that would ultimately introduce her to a new career path.
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Empowered Toward a Career in Private Equity
Christina Muhlestein Bates had a track record for going for what she wanted, until a bad experience working in business left her unsure of her next step—until an MBA from BYU Marriott showed her that she could do and become anything she wanted.
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Fully Connected, Fully Engaged: Faith and Belief at Work
The 2025 Faith and Belief at Work MBA Case Competition brought together 16 teams to present innovative business solutions on creating space for faith in the workplace.
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Blending Creativity and Building Confidence Through an MBA
Alexis Belliston wasn’t planning on graduate school—but two years ago, when she was inspired to pursue an MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she felt God pave the way for her to go back to school, building her faith and confidence along the way.
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BYU Marriott Earns High New Global Ranks for MBA Program
The BYU Marriott School of Business MBA program comes in at No. 2 in the world for “Overall Satisfaction” according to newly released global MBA rankings from The Financial Times.
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The Power of Priorities
While studying information systems at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Doug Maxfield's plan to pursue a career in technology development shifted drastically after a transformational conversation with a family friend unearthed an untapped passion: leadership development.
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Connecting Women in Business
Attendance at the 2024 Women in Business Conference quadrupled from its intimate inaugural gathering in 2023, drawing students, alumnae, and faculty for professional development training and a celebration of women in business.
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Student Leaders
The following are students who were highlighted in BYU Marriott's 2024 Annual Report on page 9.
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Building Tenacity Through Trials and Trails
Nathan Tanner has biked hundreds of trails throughout Utah. Professionally, he’s also ridden the peaks of entrepreneurship and the valleys of rough economies.
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Building Connection Through Personal Experience
Jeff Bednar, an associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources at the BYU Marriott School of Business, has seen how focusing on relationships and telling his personal story have brought the most meaning to his professional life.
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Competition On and Off the Soccer Field
How does a student balance playing collegiate soccer with studying in the MBA program at the BYU Marriott School of Business? For Annabella Folino, it meant doing the program backward.
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Speaking the Language of Compassion
MPA student Rahel Meyer is preparing herself to help refugees and make the difference she wants to see in the world.
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Becoming a Decision Maker
Christie Clark was used to writing stories for others. Realizing she wanted to be a decision maker where she worked, Christie Clark pursued an MBA at BYU Marriott.
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