Fact Sheet

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business

  • Name Changes:
    • 1889 – Commercial Department
    • 1902 – Department of Commerce
    • 1903 – School of Commerce
    • 1918 – School of Commerce and Business Administration
    • 1957 – College of Business and Social Sciences
    • 1968 – College of Business
    • 2007 – Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
  • Jon M. Huntsman School of Business is among the oldest business schools in the United States giving its first degrees in 1894.
  • On December 10, 1968, the construction of the Business Building began.
  • On May 8, 1970, the building was dedicated as the George S. Eccles Business Building.
    • The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business has about 2000 students.
    • There are 14 undergraduate majors and six master's programs in the Huntsman School of Business
    • The Huntsman School of Business has 14 professional student organizations or clubs.
    • The Huntsman School of Business has 73 faculty members.

History of the Huntsman School of Business

Written By: Carol A. Lundgren, Assistant Professor
Department of Administration Systems and
Business Education

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