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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
The award, which includes a $10,000 cash prize, is one of the highest distinctions given to graduating MBA students at BYU Marriott.
The 2025 Gary P. Williams Leadership Award recognizes distinguished students who have been nominated by their peers for demonstrating extraordinary leadership that embodies the values of BYU Marriott.
Eleven MBA students at the BYU Marriott School of Business received the 2025 George E. Stoddard Prize. These students are committed to pursuing a career in finance and have displayed leadership and academic excellence.
"A generous act changed the trajectory of my life in every single way,” says Gene Hayes, who completed his MBA in 1996. Later, as founding director for BYU–Idaho’s Pathway International, he "saw thousands of lives changed.”
When Mary C. Daly, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, spoke to students in April, her message was simple: “If you want to learn and you want to give, you’ll have a beautiful life.” Then she added, “I’ll talk about the economy, too.” 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The following are students who were highlighted in BYU Marriott's 2024 Annual Report on page 9.
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.
Nathan Tanner has biked hundreds of trails throughout Utah. Professionally, he’s also ridden the peaks of entrepreneurship and the valleys of rough economies.
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.
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.