Howard University and Eccles Partnership

DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

welcome packet

welcome statement Dear Howard University Partner, We are thrilled to have you join our David Eccles School of Business community this summer! We look forward to working together to develop a long-lasting partnership with the University of Utah, Eccles School, and Howard University. We know you will be a critical part of helping us develop this program, as your first-hand knowledge and commitment to innovation are key to creating a meaningful partnership.

This welcome brochure will help acquaint you with the University of Utah and the Eccles School. We hope you will share with us more about Howard University as we engage in this project together.

Remember, we are here as a resource and support throughout your summer internship. Please do not hesitate to reach out to either one of us as we embark on this journey together. Welcome to being a Doer at the David Eccles School of Business!

Warm Regards, Dr. Ruchi Watson and Dr. Victoria Cabal

the university of utah MISSION STATEMENT The University of Utah fosters student success by preparing students from diverse backgrounds for lives of impact as leaders and citizens. Generating and sharing new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations, we hope to engage local and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life. These contributions, in addition to responsible stewardship of our intellectual, physical, and financial resources, ensure the long-term success and viability of the institution.

BASICS Founded in 1850, the University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and top-tier research university.

By nearly every measure, the University of Utah is on the rise — from graduation rates to research project funding and prestigious national rankings and recognitions.

FUN FACTS

STUDENTS

FACULTY

• 880+ significant faculty awards from National and International Societies and Governing Councils • A 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the lowest among Utah public institutions • #1 in the nation for technology commercialization

• In 2019, the total enrollment of students was 32,818 • The David Eccles School of Business enrolled approximately 3,200 undergraduates in the fall of 2019

• 16 Guggenheim Foundation Fellows • 13 National Academy of Science Members • 14 National Academy of Arts & Sciences Members • 8 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellows • 4 National Academy of Medicine Members • 4 National Academy of Engineering Members • 4 National Endowment of Humanities Fellowship Awardees • 1 Nobel Prize Winner

David Eccles School of Business MISSION STATEMENT We build strategic leaders, embrace diverse backgrounds and apply ethical principles to create value.

As a catalyst for entrepreneurial thinking and innovative solutions, we discover and apply new knowledge while enjoying the environment and people around us. Together, we make a lasting impact on our communities.

• Entrepreneurial Grit

• Empathetic Global Citizenship

• Continuous Curiosity

• Impact Your World

BASICS

FACULTY

• 12 World-Class Institutes, Centers, and Initiatives • 34 Programs [Undergraduate, Specialized Masters, MBA, and Ph.D.] • 95% Job placement rate • 504 Startup teams at Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute • 40,000 Alumni, World-Wide Awardees

• Top-Ranked Faculty • The Eccles faculty are prolific researchers, skilled teachers, and global thought leaders • Accounting faculty are ranked 12th in the U.S. for research • Inform industry-leading research in their respective fields • The faculty come from world-class business backgrounds and noteworthy schools

The Strategic Plan Focused on building strategic leaders, embracing diverse backgrounds, and applying ethical principles to create value.

• Value creation for students, corporations, and community • Continue to strengthen the Eccles School alumni network and demonstrate the value we bring to the community every day. Work to ensure that top corporate recruiters look to the Eccles School for diverse, well-qualified students.

• Leadership through innovative research and discovery • Increase our research output and share the findings widely though academic journals and popular media • Premier experiences that differentiate our product • Focused on the size and quality of each of our students' experience. Continue to concentrate on increasing the quality of our institutes and provide differentiated learning opportunities • A culture that invites, inspires, and innovates • Focus on being leaders on gender equity, diversity, and inclusion. Create more transparency and employ innovative solutions that fuel growth throughout not only the Eccles School, but across the University of Utah.

The Office for Student Inclusion (OSI): THE ECCLES EXPERIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE The Office for Student Inclusion strives to cultivate an inclusive environment through the development of student and community-focused initiatives. We are committed to ensuring all forms of diversity are understood and valued.

OUR VISION • Create a sense of community throughout the Eccles School • Guide students to graduation with enriching opportunities and accessible resources • Build partnerships across existing diversity scholars programs • Nurture student experiences in a setting where students can be their authentic selves • Provide learning opportunities around inclusive practices • Develop community and campus partnerships focused on equity & inclusion

Institutes and Centers The Eccles School has more than 10 institutes and centers dedicated to helping change lives, inform policies, and create solutions to help solve business problems. Institutes and centers include: • Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative - One of only 11 U.S. schools offering this initiative, students engage in building solid, principle-based ethical frameworks for decision-making in complex business environments.

• Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute - Provides independent economic, demographic and public-policy data, research and analysis to support informed decision-making throughout Utah and beyond.

• Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute - Provides transformative student experiences, world-class programs and a one-of-a kind facility where students live, create, and launch together.

• Sorenson Impact Center - Provides student innovators with a digital sandbox where they can generate ideas, experiment, and learn on their way to success • Marriner S. Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis - Provides transformational, interdisciplinary opportunities for students in fields related to economics.

• Goff Center for Strategic Leadership - Committed to supporting education and conducting research in strategic leadership. Goff engages with the business community to provide insights useful in practice.

Majors offered at Eccles ACCOUNTING Engage in financial management, business-transaction tracking, and merger and acquisition tracking to adapt to a constantly evolving field.

Degrees Offered: Accounting BS, Master of Accounting (MAcc)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Gain a strong knowledge base across the fundamental disciplines of business.

Degrees Offered: Business Administration BS, BA, Ph.D.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Prepare to follow trends, identify emerging opportunities, and pursue possibilities.

Degrees Offered: Entrepreneurship BS, Master of Business Creation, Entrepreneurship Minor

FINANCE

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MANAGEMENT

Examine the intersections of time, money, and risk, and learn how organizations budget and spend money.

Acquire the tools and training to help organizations leverage technology to solve business problems, innovate, create new products, and achieve strategic objectives.

Understand organizational culture and learn how to adapt to change, inspire change, and facilitate the accomplishment of strategic goals.

Degrees Offered: Finance BS, Master of Science in Finance (MSF), Advanced Financial Analysis Emphasis, Advanced Financial Analysis Minor

Degrees Offered: Information Systems BS, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS), MSIS Online (MSISO), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Information Systems Minor

MARKETING

OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN

Understand market research, consumer behavior, advertising, and international marketing, and learn how to build brands that people want.

Understand a firm’s profitability and learn how to improve process flows, enhance output, and manage the supply chain.

Degrees Offered: Marketing BS, Professional Selling & Business Development Minor

Degrees Offered: Operations & Supply Chain BS

Degrees Offered: Management BS, Management Minor

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MARKETS AND ORGANIZATIONS Learn to apply economics to business problems with an emphasis on game theory and econometrics.

Degrees Offered: Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations BS