Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, United States, is a private, coeducational research university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is America's largest religious university, and has the second-largest private university enrollment in the United States.

The mission of Brigham Young University is "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." To this end, BYU seeks to develop students of faith, intellect, and character who have the skills and the desire to continue learning and to serve others throughout their lives. A BYU education is spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building leading to lifelong learning and service.

Deadlines

January 15,.2011	&bsp;
October 1,2010	–Applications accepted for Fall 2011
November 1,2010	–Application review begins
December 1,2010	– Round 1 application deadline
January 15,2011	–Round 2 application deadline: Recommended international application submission date
March 1,2011	– Final international application deadline
May 1,2011	– Final domestic application deadline (based on room in the program)

Essay Topics
Limit answers to the equivalent of one single-spaced type-written page per essay.


1. Much of management education requires analysis of complex business situations. Students are expected to consider all available quantitative and qualitative data, formulate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations. Since there are often no correct or incorrect answers, the educational value of the exercise is only complete when the student receives feedback on their analysis. Ideally the student would present the work to the class and the instructor and would then benefit from the collective response. Unfortunately, there is insufficient time in class for everyone to have their work evaluated in this manner. Consequently, the education process relies heavily on students receiving feedback on their work from the study group of which they are a part. Typically, study groups include people with different backgrounds and perspectives, so the feedback can be as valuable as possible. What strengths, skills, and experiences do you have that would make you a particularly valuable member of a study group?


2. Because the Marriott School MBA program receives substantial financial support from the tithes of the LDS Church, the faculty and administration are committed to advancing the mission of the Church as they operate a nationally recognized MBA program. Thus, the goals of the MBA program include the melding of spiritual and secular truths in your studies, as well as sharing the benefits of your education with people throughout the world. Please describe ways that the program might realize these goals and what role you might play in those efforts.


Website: http://www.byu.edu/gradstudies/programs/formdetails.php?program=6&submit=select