Leavitt School of Business Appoints New MBA Director

Published: September 23, 2024 | Author: Mary Nelson | Read Time: 2 minutes

Dr. Paige GardinerThe Leavitt School of Business is thrilled to announce the newest director for the Masters of Business Administration program, Dr. Paige Gardiner. Dr. Gardiner has been teaching and working at SUU since 2021 as a professor of marketing with a speciality in digital and social media marketing. The Leavitt Business School is eager to bring her expertise and experience to the SUU MBA Program as the new director.

Dr. Gardiner is from Farmington, Utah. She holds a doctorate from the University of Wyoming and an MBA and bachelors degree from Brigham Young University. She is a seasoned marketer and teacher. She has been teaching marketing in higher education for over 15 years. After receiving her own MBA, she began working in marketing departments for large enterprise software companies, such as Novell, TenFold, and Mediconnect Global. Dr. Gardiner fell in love with teaching when she taught marketing at the Marriott School of Management at BYU. 

“I’m excited to work with the outstanding faculty and students at the Leavitt School of Business,” said Dr. Gardiner. “With the quality and growth of business in the state of Utah, the SUU MBA program is working to develop future business leaders that can continue developing economic growth for our state. I want the best for my students. I want them to have big lives which begin with a strong educational foundation. As Director, I am proud to oversee an MBA program that offers premium education opportunities in a format that is accessible to all students in the Western region. ”

Dr. Gardiner looks forward to continuing to improve and build upon the MBA program to further prepare students for exciting careers, and provide meaningful experiences and learning during their time here. As the largest MBA program in the state of Utah, the SUU MBA Program offers a unique focus on personal development, and Dr. Gardiner is excited to bring her years of experience to dedicate to the program and its students.

The MBA Program at SUU is dedicated to providing students with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to excel in today’s dynamic business environment. Our program emphasizes practical experience for future business leaders while still offering the flexibility and freedom of online learning and options towards emphasis. Our professors and faculty are committed to working for and with students to ensure comprehension and success in the classroom and out of it.

To learn more about the MBA program email paigegardiner@suu.edu.

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