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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BYU Marriott Faculty and Staff Honored for 2026 Leadership and Service
The BYU Marriott School of Business honored selected faculty and staff at its April 2026 awards ceremony for their impact in exemplifying BYU Marriott’s mission, vision, and values in both classroom and administrative work.
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2026 Gary P. Williams Leadership Award Given to MBA Students
The MBA program at the BYU Marriott School of Business awarded six MBA students the 2026 Gary P. Williams Leadership Award.
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The 2026 Stoddard Prize Recipients
Each year, the George E. Stoddard Prize is awarded to MBA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business who are pursuing careers in finance and have displayed leadership and academic excellence.
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MBA Students Receive 2026 Hawes Scholars Award
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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Introducing the 2026 Eccles Scholars Award Recipients
Ten first-year MBA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business with a strong interest and commitment to international business were recognized as the 2026 Eccles Scholars by the Whitmore Global Business Center (GBC). Through the generosity of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, Eccles Scholars are awarded a paid international business experience and up to $2,000.
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Networking with New Professionals: The 2026 Marketing Futures Summit
The Marketing Futures Summit, hosted by the BYU Marriott School of Business, offered students the opportunity to both network with recent MBA alumni and develop professional skills.
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Making Life a Family Affair
BYU Marriott student Shane Sykes describes himself as a dentist by training and an adventurer at heart. Above all, he prioritizes spending time with his family.
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BYU Students Share How Faith Shapes Their Entrepreneurial Journeys
During a special interest group summit devoted to faith and entrepreneurship, three Brigham Young University students shared how they’ve combined faith with entrepreneurship with university professors from around the country.
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Keeping the Dream Alive
Graciela Massey thought her dream of coming to BYU Marriott had gone up in flames. But she made her way to the MBA program, and is now working to help others find the same path.
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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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