The Huntsman Advantage

The Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University is fast becoming one of the premiere business schools in the western United States. Our student body is diverse and international, with students from over 30 foreign countries enrolled in the business school.

Why The Huntsman School MSHR Program?

What makes our MSHR program exceptional? It is the strategic, performance driven, perspective that undergirds each of our courses. A masters trained HR professional must understand not just the “what” of human resources – but also the “why.” They must understand the systems, processes and levers that yield competitive, talent-driven performance in the firm. Beyond this – it is the competence, commitment and passion of our faculty – and students. We (faculty and students combined) form a productive, caring yet demanding, learning community. We are driven by a desire to see professional growth in all who participate. We expect ever-increasing opportunities for our graduates. We expect to a build sense of family as we work and learn together. We expect to develop life-long friendships and to stay connected over time. This is the tangible, yet intangible “secret sauce” that imbues the program.

Our Graduates Get Jobs

Despite the economy, Huntsman students are getting jobs! Seventy-three percent of our graduates from 2010-11 found full-time employment within three months of graduation, with an average starting salary of $65,000. All graduates found work within six months of graduation.

Driving Utah’s Workforce

Key employers from the most recent graduating class include: Goldman Sachs, Honeywell, Rio Tinto, Disney, etc.

The Huntsman School of Business provides multiple avenues for students looking to start their job search, including Career Accelerators, Career Services, and the Internship Office.  The MSHR program also provides an 8 week career workshop free of charge for its students. The workshop provides insight on resume development, interviewing skills, networking, elevator pitches and more. It culminates with a visit to Salt Lake City where HR Executives volunteer to interview the students and provide immediate feedback. Last year we had 21 HR Executives and 15 students attend, so each student was able to participate in a minimum of 6 mock interviews.

Top-Rated Faculty

Faculty Member	Academic Credentials	Executive Experience
Chad Albrecht	Ph.D. ESADE Barcelona Spain	Stock Broker Montreal Canada
Ronda Callister	Ph.D. University of Missouri
Alison Cook	Ph.D. Purdue University
Steven Hanks	Ph.D. University of Utah	HR, Vice Provost & Dean
Konrad Lee	JD MBA Brigham Young University	Successful Attorney
Tim Gardner	Ph.D., Cornell University
Glenn McEvoy	Ph.D. University of Colorado
David Stephens	Ph.D. University of Texas	17 Years as Dean of Business at USU
Alan Warnick	MA Brigham Young University	27 Years as Sr. HR Executive
Jeanine Wilson	M.S. Utah State University	Extensive HR Experience
Bradley Winn	Ph.D. University of Michigan	Leader in Utah Higher Ed and Government
David Woolstenhulme	MS Utah State University	Successful Entrepreneur

Low Debt At Graduation

The Huntsman School provides one of the best values in business education. Our students leave school with some of the lowest debt of any graduate program in the USA.