UTEP MBA Program

The UTEP MBA team is happy to welcome our Fall 2024 PMBA and OMBA cohorts! Our students had a valuable opportunity to connect with the MBA team, network with their future classmates, and gain insights into the curriculum and upcoming opportunities. This experience will set them up for success as they embark on their journey to becoming business leaders. Welcome to the UTEP MBA family!

To learn more about The University of Texas at El Paso MBA Program visit us at utep.edu/mba or email us at [email protected].

We are still buzzing from the incredible celebration of our UTEP MBA 50th anniversary! It was a night filled with reminiscing, reconnecting, and celebrating the achievements of our incredible MBA community.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the event in the photos below! We were honored to have so many alumni, faculty, and staff join us for this momentous occasion.

We would love to hear your favorite memories from the event! Share them in the comments!

We are proud to spotlight Victor Guerrero, MBA, one of our EMBA graduates who is making a big impact in the healthcare industry! Our EMBA program equipped him with the skills to analyze business operations more effectively, leading to the development of powerful marketing and business development strategies. This is a perfect example of the leadership and strategic thinking our EMBA program cultivates.

Congratulations on your achievements Victor!

Read his experience in the UTEP EMBA program at this link: https://www.utep.edu/business/mba/about/mba-blog/guerrero-emba-blog.html

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level, contact us at [email protected] to learn more about our EMBA program and how it can empower you to achieve a similar path to success.

Calling our UTEP MBA alumni! We are happy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our UTEP MBA program! To commemorate this incredible milestone, we're planning a special anniversary celebration, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

*Please note that this is an exclusive UTEP MBA Alumni event.*

Date: May 22, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 7:00
Location: Starlight

To help us finalize arrangements, we kindly ask you to RSVP by May 1st via this link: https://utep.questionpro.com/t/AOs2gZ1uhs

Share this post with your fellow UTEP MBA classmates and invite them to join the celebration.

We can't wait to see you there!

We are happy to highlight Michelle Salas, MBA, RDN, LD, a proud graduate of our Executive MBA program!

Michelle's story is a testament to the power of the EMBA program. The program empowers experienced professionals like Michelle to take their careers to the next level.

Read her experience in the UTEP EMBA program at this link: https://lnkd.in/gKzs_ZhZ

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about the UTEP EMBA program.

UTEP PMBA Students Naomi Ramirez Aizawa, Victoria Rae Espinoza, Ethan Benckwitz, and Daniel De La Cruz represented UTEP and the Woody L. Hunt College of Business MBA program at the National Sports Forum’s Case Cup Competition. UTEP was one of twelve teams from across the United States (and Australia) that competed in this year’s competition as part of the National Sports Forum (NSF) held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The NSF Case Cup is the premier MBA/Masters case study competition, and it takes place at the annual National Sports Forum conference. It's designed to give students real-world experience and invaluable insight into sports sponsorship, ticket sales, marketing, and business development.

This was the sixth consecutive year that UTEP sent a team to the competition. We are proud of Naomi, Victoria, Ethan, and Daniel’s performance. Go Miners!

Congratulations to our Fall 2023 graduates! ⛏️

We continue to celebrate our UTEP EMBA-Cohort XIII on their noteworthy academic accomplishment! The UTEP Executive MBA program attracts accomplished leaders from diverse industries, fostering an academic environment where invaluable insights are exchanged and best practices are shared through the guidance of esteemed faculty. Kudos to our UTEP EMBA-Cohort XIII graduates for their dedication to continuous learning and professional growth!

Learn more about the UTEP Executive MBA Program: https://www.utep.edu/programs/graduate/emba.html

Advance your career with the UTEP Executive MBA. Your 16-month journey blends online and in-person learning. Push your limits and join the next wave of leaders. Enroll today! For more information, visit: https://www.utep.edu/programs/graduate/emba.html

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Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, EMBA Cohort XIII.

Ed Escudero and Leila Melendez, Hunt College's 2023 Distinguished Alumnus and Gold Nugget recipients, visited the UTEP Graduate Business Center in Downtown El Paso to participate in a Lunch and Lead panel with MBA students, campus partners, and community advocates. During the panel, Escudero and Melendez shared the role UTEP played in their lives, the importance of giving back, and the value of mentors as a career evolves. The College thanks them for sharing their time and expertise with the Lunch and Lead participants.

The Battle of I-10 is next Wednesday, Oct. 18, join us for our college night of the inaugural UTEP Football College Challenge! Hunt College students have access to free tickets, while faculty, staff and alumni can purchase tickets at a discount.

More info: https://www.utep.edu/business/about/blog/cob-football-nl-fall2023.html

UTEP MBA Week is taking place October 16-21, 2023. If you are interested in visiting one of the classes or attending an Information Session, please email us at [email protected]. Sign up today!

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The Woody L. Hunt College of Business welcomes our Professional MBA, Master of Accountancy, and newly launched Online MBA students to a new academic year!

Our students will dive into a world of meaningful learning and collaboration that will empower them to shape industries, lead teams and create lasting impact. Go Miners!

We are one month and a half away from launching EMBA Cohort XIV! Join us to learn more about the UTEP Executive MBA Program. There is still time to apply. To confirm your in-person or virtual attendance, email us at [email protected].

*2023 EMBAC Southwest Regional Conference*

The UTEP Woody L. Hunt College of Business was excited to host the 2023 Executive MBA Council Southwest Regional Conference at the UTEP Graduate Business Center, home of the Executive MBA program in Downtown El Paso.

Amazing faculty and administrators from Texas and New Mexico business schools who offer MBA Programs engaged, networked, and exchanged ideas while they explored the intersection between higher education, , technology, and the private sector.

Among many thought-provoking seminars, UTEP faculty and academic partners specified how higher education can leverage existing and emerging technologies while earning market-driven certificates and micro-credentials through their academic programs.

A big thank you to Executive Director Michael Desiderio and the amazing conference speakers Paulette Rodriguez (UTEP), Dr. Patricia Delgado and Dr. Leonel Pena (The Bridgify Group), Dr. Roberto Coronado (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas), Orlando Hernandez (WestStar Bank), Dr. Ondrea Quiros (El Paso Community College), Arturo Barrio (UTEP), Frank Callaham (Apple), Kimberley Poelman (Coursera), Randall S. Peterson (London Business School) for supporting this professional development summit with their expertise.

A shout out to the participating schools/partners who made the Southwest trek and experienced El Paso and its culture: TCU – Texas Christian University, Mays Business School, WS Custom Programs, The University of New Mexico - UNM, UH Bauer College of Business, Southern Methodist University, Texas McCombs MBA Program, Naveen Jindal School of Management - UT Dallas, UTSA - The University of Texas at San Antonio, Baylor University, Amazon.com, MF Digital Marketing.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the UTEP Online MBA Program.

Embark on a transformational academic journey from the convenience of your home or office and level up your career to unlock a world of opportunities.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2023!

For more information: https://www.utep.edu/extendeduniversity/utepconnect/online-programs/master-programs/master-of-business-administration.html

Photo Credit: AndreyPopov-Getty Images

Commencement is almost here! For those Miners and their families who will cross the international border to celebrate with us, please be mindful that changes in border policy set to take effect on Friday, May 12 may lead to significant wait times at the bridges. Be sure to plan ahead if you and your families plan to attend Commencement on May 13 and 14.

The UTEP MBA Program transforms the lives of its students in part by providing short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs that illustrate business practices in a global environment. We hope you'll Raise Your Pick on April 12th in support of creating additional cultural enrichment experiences for our students!

For more information: https://givingday.utep.edu/giving-day/66104/department/71386

Raise Your Pick Giving Day 2023 On April 12, 2023, raise your pick for UTEP and make a positive impact on the area that means the most to you. Every gift counts!

This week, the news website Stacker produced a widely published list of the best big-city college towns. Largely because it’s home to America’s leading Hispanic-Serving University, El Paso came in at #12 overall and #2 in Texas. More from the Miami Herald: https://utepn.ws/40YYi4O

The UTEP Professional MBAs immersed themselves in a study abroad program in Munich, Germany over spring break. Their week-long program, led by Dr. Erik Devos, Senior Associate Dean for the Woody L. Hunt College of Business, involved students learning about Germany’s importance in the European Union, the automotive industry, defense, and space industry, non-profit sector, along with various speakers, company visits, and engagement with Germany’s culture, traditions, and food. Also embedded in the week was a Q&A session with the company of their experiential learning project-Re:Drink, to learn more about the sustainable beverage industry.

Thank you to all the companies and speakers who shared their time and expertise in making the Spring 2023 UTEP Faculty-Led Program a truly transformational experience! Austral Education Group Valeria Trussi, Patrick Lees, Adrian Beissel.

During their Spring Break, the UTEP Executive MBAs (Cohort XIII) immersed themselves in Panama City! Their week-long program led by Dr. James Payne, Dean of the WLH College of Business, involved students learning about Panama’s strategic location, supply chain, logistics industry, and biodiversity from guest speakers, company visits, and engagement with Panama’s culture, traditions, and food. Also embedded in the week was a Q&A Session with the company of their experiential learning project-Buenaventura Golf and Beach Resort, to learn more about the resort industry in Panama.

Thank you to all the companies and speakers who shared their time and expertise in making the Spring 2023 UTEP Faculty-Led Program a truly transformational experience! Austral Education Group

UTEP PMBA Students Aileen Wiebe, Stacey Huhn, Maria Margarita Gomez, Garren Pride, and John Mark Joy Madhu represented UTEP and the Woody L. Hunt College of Business MBA program at the National Sports Forum’s Case Cup Competition (NSF) held in Los Angeles, California.

The two-and-a-half day forum offered multiple workshops, expert panels, and discussions on various aspects of the business side of sports as well as visits to some iconic sports venues in the Los Angeles area. Moreover, it allowed students to network with a wide range of sports industry professionals.

This is the fifth consecutive year that UTEP MBA students have represented in the competition.

Save the Date! Come speak with local employers and learn about part-time and internship opportunities!

Date: Thursday, March 30
Time: 9AM – 1PM
Location: Union East, 3rd Floor TRCC

See employers in Job Mine at utep.edu/careers

Miners, network with employers and learn about internships and full-time job opportunities at the 2023 Spring Career Fair. It’s happening this Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center. More: https://utepn.ws/3cozNbo

UTEP will be closed Monday, Dec. 26. Some offices will reopen with reduced staffing Dec. 27-30 while others remain closed. Learn more: https://utepn.ws/3FHh5bK. Regular hours resume Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Happy holidays, Miners!

The UTEP Executive MBA Cohort XII attended their Hooding and Certificate Ceremony at the historic Paso Del Norte Hotel celebrated by faculty, family, and friends.

The UTEP MBA program is proud of EMBA Cohort XII! We look forward to hearing about their future endeavors and anticipate they will continue to encourage and support each other beyond their academic engagement.

To celebrate Homecoming Week, the UTEP Graduate Business Center hosted 2022 Gold Nugget recipients Armando Castorena and Lisa Saenz for an engaging and inspiring Lunch and Lead session. Armando and Lisa shared their stories and reflected on the importance of servant leadership, meaningful mentorship, and adapting skillfully to a changing workforce while fielding questions from current students, alumni, and faculty.

Thank you Ty Page for moderating such an insightful conversation!