Programs
BYU Marriott has successful graduate and undergraduate programs.
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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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Crossing the Finish Line Together
Students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the BYU MPA program participated in a bike race from Salt Lake City to Saint George—facing heat, cold, mountains, and fatigue together—and eventually crossed the finish line as a team.
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Bouquets and Business
Gabrielle Sorensen, a 2019 BYU Marriott alumna and founder of Fleur Gabrielle, uses her experience design training to craft unforgettable floral experiences through a combination of creativity and meaningful client relationships.
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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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2024 ROTC Presidential Review
On November 7, 2024, Steven J. Lund, the young men general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, received the 2024 Patriot Award in recognition of his dedication to the values of faith, leadership, and patriotism.
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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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Alumni Leaders
The following are alumni who were highlighted on page 10 of BYU Marriott's 2024 Annual Report.
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Learning Beyond the Ledger
Rachel Jepson, a partner at a CPA firm, continues to seek out educational opportunities. She says, “You always need to be learning to keep up in the accounting profession."
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Ordinary Moments, Extraordinary Impact
Now a professor of experience design and management (ExDM), Patti Freeman draws on her vast research to teach about the power of well-crafted experiences.
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Numbers Don’t Lie
After Kirk Holt graduated from high school, he volunteered on the Hill Cumorah Pageant’s work crew, an opportunity his seminary teacher nominated him for.
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More Than a Class
Preparing students for the business world is at the heart of what Jeff Jenkins does in his Information Systems classes.
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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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Adaptation, Ambition, and Accounting
When Masahiro Hokazono decided to attend college in the US, he couldn’t speak English at all. Now he has a full-time position at a Big Four firm in Chicago.
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The Roundabout Way to Get There
Kate Blaine started her military journey by joining BYU’s Army ROTC but later felt inspired to join the Air Force ROTC. Blaine knew the switch would be a big change, but she followed through with her prompting, hoping to understand her path more as she served.
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Romney Institute Presents Alumnus of the Year Award to Robert Carver
In fall 2024, the MPA program presented the Alumnus of the Year Award to Robert Carver to recognize his extraordinary service and leadership in the public sector and in his community.
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