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Claire Keller Busco is no stranger to success, both in the classroom and in the workforce. As a strategy student at the BYU Marriott School of Business—a place where she has found opportunities around every corner—Keller attributes it all to a habit she can’t seem to kick: saying yes.
For senior Aaron Adams, choosing a career path was less about finding a perfect fit and more about finding a path that will help him grow.
Assistant professor McKenzie Rees had a strong prompting to do a peer-mentoring project for her section of HRM 540: Organizational Effectiveness.
In the quest to alleviate poverty, BYU researchers are discovering how a growth mindset matters as much as a skill set.
The first time senior Tehani Travis applied for a major at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she was sure it was the right path for her—but she didn’t get in. The next year, after much preparation, she applied to two majors and got into both. In front of her, two paths extended into the future, and she had to make a choice.
Jeff Dyer is not only interested in anomalies—he is also one himself. And as professor at BYU Marriott, he continues to balance calculated plans and happy accidents.
Jeff Bednar is a ghost hunter. And while the BYU business professor doesn’t have night vision cameras or ultrasensitive recording equipment, he’s found a bunch of ghosts — including several here at BYU.
Eight professors joined the faculty at the BYU Marriott School of Business in 2023. “We are excited to welcome these new faculty members,” says Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott. “In line with our mission to develop leaders of faith, intellect, and character, these new faculty bring insight and experience that will contribute to the educational experience BYU Marriott offers its students.”
One of 15 children, Trixie Judd spent much of her childhood helping raise her younger siblings. Now at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Judd feels at home in the strategy program, where leadership, hard work, and close bonds are valued—just as they were growing up.
Three BYU Marriott faculty receive awards at the 2023 University Conference.
Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. BYU researchers and their colleagues have figured out at least one way to change that.
Management professor Peter Madsen has always loved learning. With a 2-million-dollar NSF grant, Madsen is researching train traffic controllers’ use of algorithms.
Confidence and Christ-centered learning helped four BYU Marriott student teams take top places at the 2023 Utah Society for Human Resource Management competition.
Mason Dahl, a seventh-generation cattleman and senior in the strategic management program, sees himself as the future cowboy strategist of the beef industry.
To BYU Marriott student Abby Ebert, the human resource management program has encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and lead with compassion.
BYU Marriott student Danny Dudley studies strategy to bring his passion for environmental conservation issues to business.
'The challenge for leaders is to learn how to be more like Mr. Spock'
During Kate Toronto's first day of classes at BYU Marriott, she watched in awe as Marcy Fetzer taught a class on human resources.
Whether BYU MBA alumna Betsy Rose is working on human resources projects in NYC or cheering up the elderly, Rose is all about positive impact.
As a child, Bethany Bahr loved riding on towering roller coasters, and her mom would joke that Bethany wasn't scared of anything.
Jared Tate, a 2016 strategic management graduate, would rather build ties with his family than put on a tie every morning to go to work.
Sara Hubbs's decision to transfer to BYU as an undergraduate led to a fulfilling career that ultimately included returning to Provo as an assistant dean of finance and HR at BYU Marriott.
From his work at a local dance studio to his friend circles, Hinton knows that joining the HRM program at BYU Marriott has been pivotal for him.
Not everyone would take being called "funny guy"; as a compliment, but strategy senior Michael Gibbs isn't everyone.