The Eller College of Management, University of Arizona
At the Eller College of Management, wonder makes our students transform their best ideas into their biggest achievements.
Think of us as more than a business school. The Eller College is a catalyst. Here, you'll gain the skills and experience to thrive—professionally and personally, locally and globally—in any career you've set your sights on.
Eller students at all levels—undergrad, grad and PhD—work closely together, across cohorts and with students in entirely different fields. Our teamwork-driven atmosphere helps you feel supported academically—but it also preps you for a real-world workplace where innovation and inclusion don't happen in isolation.
In our Professional Development Centers, you'll get the insights and information you need to actively manage career choices in the global marketplace. Personalized guidance will set you up to be a standout candidate in a competitive world.
And you'll have the opportunity to master the principles of entrepreneurship and startup leadership through our McGuire Center. From there, you're prepared to move forward and make a lasting mark—in fact, 17 percent of recent grads already own or have co-founded startups.
At Eller, we know technology and economic forces are already in motion to create the world of smart automation and digital interactions, affecting all segments of the economy and society. The future of work will be defined by technology-driven transformation: smart automation driven by data, data science and analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
We're focused on the technology-human connection through our top-ranked MIS department, which not only teaches technology and data analytics, but also critical thinking, risk taking and resiliency.
When you leave Eller, you'll leave with the skills to transform your life—and our world.
About the Eller College of Management
Founded in 1933, the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona upholds the visionary belief that business education helps shape the world in new and unprecedented ways through pioneering and practical research, innovative coursework, data-driven decision-making and excellence in entrepreneurship and social responsibility.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Eller College of Business is home to more than 7,000 undergraduate, graduate and PhD students every year. At the graduate level, we offer degrees in accounting, business analytics, cybersecurity, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, healthcare management, management information systems, marketing and the MBA. The college also houses several centers of excellence that enhance the student experience and build practitioner relationships with the business community.
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Facts and Figures >> https://eller.arizona.edu/why/facts
Campus Locations >> https://eller.arizona.edu/visit
Tucson, Arizona
The University of Arizona
McClelland Hall
1130 E. Helen St.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phoenix, Arizona
The University of Arizona
Building 1, Suite 1248
550 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Chandler, Arizona
The University of Arizona
Chandler Community Center
125 E Commonwealth Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85225
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Connect with the Eller College of Management > https://eller.arizona.edu/visit
Reach out to us to schedule a virtual class visit. We are happy to arrange for you to sit in on a class to get an up-close look at life as an Eller graduate student.
To schedule please email our Recruitment Director at brucewatson@arizona.edu.
Assistant Dean, MBA Programs
P.O. Box 210108
Tucson, AZ 85721-0108
United States
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Application Deadlines:
Graduate Admissions > https://eller.arizona.edu/admissions/graduate
- October 15 : Round 1
- December 1: Round 2
- February 1: Round 3 (international applicant deadline)
- April 1: Round 4
- June 1: Final Deadline
- Online programs have six starts per year with applications reviewed on a rolling basis
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Degrees Offered
Eller graduate degrees come in many forms, including 5 distinct MBA programs, 12 specialized master's, and more! Here, you'll gain the knowledge, experience, connections, & leadership skills to succeed. Eller faculty are exemplary scholars and teachers who bring relevant knowledge into the classroom. Their excellence is one of the reasons Eller is ranked so highly for many of our graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report. Work and learn among exceptional faculty, classmates and mentors in the field where you seek to make your mark. Eller offers a full suite of on-ground and online master's programs, including:
MBA >> https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba
- Online
- Full-Time
- Evening
- Professional – Chandler, AZ
- Executive – Phoenix, AZ
- Accounting (On-campus, online)
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity (Online)
- Economics and Quantitative Economics
- Entrepreneurship (Online)
- Finance
- Healthcare Management (Online)
- MIS (On-campus, online)
- Marketing
Academic Programs
A tight-knit community with wide-open possibilities.
Choosing our Full-time MBA program is just the beginning of the great choices awaiting you in the near future.
- Five possible areas of concentration
- 21 months to complete the program
- 48 units including 32 core courses and 16 electives
- 24 dual degree offerings, siz offered within the college and an additional 18 offered university-wide.
- Explore MBA > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/full-time/program
- Explore Specialized Master's > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/masters
Special Academic Programs
This elite, STEM-designated program is an opportunity for students to earn a dual MBA and Master of Science in Management Information Systems in just two and a half years. This fast-paced program offers a valuable blend of business and information technology mastery. You'll have the opportunity to apply for two summer internships that put it all to use in a real-world business setting.
Technology Leadership Program > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/masters/mis/mis/program/technology-leadership-program
Accounting Online Graduate Certificate > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/non-degree/certificates/accounting
Enterprise Security Online Graduate Certificate > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/non-degree/certificates/enterprise-security
Business Intelligence and Analytics Online Graduate Certificate > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/non-degree/certificates/business-intelligence
Centers, labs and institutes > https://eller.arizona.edu/departments-research/centers-labs
Faculty
Andreas Blume Faculty Video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/96GUqZb4Kd0
Alice Bonaime Faculty Video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/NY4UJgxcvUs
Derek Lemoine Faculty Video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4iih-4Iw-ak
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Students Say
Experiential learning plays an important part in the Eller curriculum; students identify this as “one of the greatest strengths” of the program. One MBA explains how it works: “In the spring semester, MBAs work in teams with local businesses to assess real-world problems, make strategic recommendations, and ultimately assist the businesses in solving those problems.” Another tells us, “The experiential learning is more than just a resume builder. It’s a very real, very challenging experience, designed to prepare students for future leadership positions.” The school’s strong “relationship with key businesses” in the area plays a key role in making the experiential learning component a success.
Students also appreciate that class sizes at Eller “are small enough that the students have easy access to professors…. Students are able to develop relationships and personal bonds with professors.” These personal touches permeate the program’s administration as well. One student reports, “The administrative staff adds great value to the student experience…[and] goes out of its way to help students find whatever they need. Crossdiscipline courses, job opportunities, highly tailored informational interviews—the administration works hard to provide students with any resources they need.” At the other end of the size spectrum is the university-at-large. It is huge, and this too is seen as an asset; “With a large campus, the business students can take advantage of wonderful resources for the entire school,” one student explains.
Eller professors “are very engaging and add significant value. The tenured staff places a strong emphasis on real-world experiences, ranging from case competitions judged by working professionals to company site visits.” Instructors “are also very available for office hours and discussion outside of class. This creates an atmosphere of ‘twenty-four-hour learning.’”
Concentrations
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
JD/MBA - Dual Degree
Marketing
MD/MBA - Dual Degree
MS/MBA - Dual Degree
Specialized Masters
Analytics and Information Management
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Information Systems/Information Technology
Marketing
Certificate Programs
Analytics and Information Management
Information Systems/Information Technology
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Healthcare Administration
Information Systems/Information Technology
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Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
MBA Employment Report > https://eller.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/2020-Employment-Report.pdf
MIS Employment Report > https://eller.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/MIS%20Employment%20Report%202020.pdf
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Students Say
Companies most likely to hire Eller MBAs include Emerson, Deloitte, Discover, AT&T, Intel, Henkel, Bard, Roche, PetSmart, US Airways, Raytheon, Sandia National Labs, APS, Solon, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and WalMart.
Job Function
Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Information Technology | 35% | $92,500 | $95,833 | $70,000 | $145,000 |
Finance / Accounting | 24% | $80,000 | $83,100 | $62,400 | $110,000 |
Consulting | 18% | $90,000 | $95,000 | $70,000 | $125,000 |
Marketing / Sales | 18% | $85,000 | $85,333 | $74,000 | $97,000 |
Operations / Logistics | 1% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Industries
Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
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Manufacturing | 25% | $97,000 | $97,800 | $87,000 | $110,000 |
Technology | 20% | $124,500 | $116,000 | $70,000 | $145,000 |
Other | 20% | $76,200 | $87,953 | $54,413 | $145,000 |
Financial Services | 15% | $75,000 | $81,333 | $74,000 | $95,000 |
Consulting | 5% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Consumer Products | 5% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Government | 5% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 5% | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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Tuition & Aid
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Overview
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Full-Time MBA Resident Tuition and Expenses for one year
Tuition: $24,800
Course Materials: $1,200
Living Expenses: $12,700
Travel: $3,900
Miscellaneous: $4,000
Global Business Experience Fee: $4,800
Total: $51,400
Full-Time MBA Non-resident Tuition and Expenses for one year
Tuition: $44,900
Course Materials: $1,200
Living Expenses: $12,700
Travel: $3,900
Miscellaneous: $4,000
Global Business Experience Fee: $4,800
Total: $71,500
Full scholarships available > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/full-time/roi
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5,440 Undergraduate Students, 1,042 Graduate Students, 125 PhD Students
View MBA Student Profile > https://eller.arizona.edu/programs/mba/full-time/admissions/class-profile