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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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Employee Spotlight

Working at Home

April 01, 2022
Although BYU Marriott accounting professor Mike Drake was raised in Nevada, he calls BYU home.
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Employee Spotlight

25 Years of Matchmaking

March 23, 2022
Shawna Gygi is a matchmaker at the BYU Marriott MBA program, but her efforts aren't focused on pairings that result in weddings.
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Student Spotlight

Fulfilling a Decades-Old Dream

March 16, 2022
Shannon Peterson always wanted to attend BYU, but finances prevented her from pursuing that option as an undergrad. However, Peterson never gave up on her dream, which she is now fulfilling 25 years later as an EMBA student.
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Employee Spotlight

Following in the Footsteps of His Leaders

March 14, 2022
As the operations officer for the Army ROTC program at BYU, Roland Griffith hopes to be a role model for his cadets.
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Student Spotlight

From Asian History to Assisted Living

February 28, 2022
With no experience in assisted living, starting a company in a new field was a daunting task for BYU Marriott MBA student Candice Rail.
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Employee Spotlight

A Passion for Teaching and Sales

February 25, 2022
After retiring from a long career in sales for startup software companies, Greg Zippi knew exactly what he wanted to do next—teach.
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Alumni Spotlight

Keeping Life Interesting

February 18, 2022
While passionate about the public health sector, BYU Marriott MBA alumna Jodi Morrison Deputy began to consider a career switch after graduating from college and working in the field for three years.
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Alumni Spotlight

An MBA For All Continents

February 11, 2022
After moving to the United States to complete his undergraduate education, Karni Arha wanted to pursue a high-quality, affordable MBA program.
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Student Spotlight

The Spell of Discouragement

February 04, 2022
Growing up in Ajloun, Jordan, BYU Marriott MBA student Dunia Alrabadi had a goal at a young age to attend college in the United States.
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Student Spotlight

The MBA Dad

January 28, 2022
Students in the MBA program at BYU Marriott fondly refer to fellow cohort member and 2022 class president Ethan Felix as their "MBA dad."
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Student Experiences

BYU Marriott MBA Students Awarded 3rd Place by Disney and Adobe

January 19, 2022
BYU Marriott MBA students recently won third place out of 4,500 teams during the 2021 Adobe Analytics Challenge.
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Student Experiences

$6,800 in Prize Money Awarded at Big Idea Jam

January 17, 2022
Innovative ideas were shared by BYU student entrepreneurs at the Big Idea Jam final hosted by the Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology.
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Alumni Spotlight

A Statement of Character

December 21, 2021
EMBA grad Bob Ycmat is proud of the lessons he has learned and the impact he has had throughout his career, a journey he says was reenergized by BYU Marriott.
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Alumni Spotlight

Staying on Track with Life’s Priorities

December 20, 2021
George Erickson's dynamic railroad career took him to a variety of prestigious positions, but he says what he is most proud of has nothing to do with his work.
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Employee Spotlight

No Better Place to Be

December 13, 2021
When Tom Peterson graduated from BYU in 1981, he thought he had already come to fully appreciate the value of his BYU education.
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