Eller College of Management

What Eller College of Management does

Eller College of Management is a public business school within the University of Arizona, governed by the Arizona Board of Regents and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1913 and serving approximately 9,400 students (including 5,500+ undergraduates), Eller delivers 17-18 academic programs across undergraduate, master's, MBA (one-year, online, evening, executive), and doctoral levels, plus executive education. The college is consistently top-ranked among U.S. public business schools, holding the #2 public graduate MIS ranking, #6 public MIS, #13 public Business Analytics, #6 Master's in Finance (Financial Times), and #12 Best Public Online Bachelor's in Business (U.S. News 2026), and maintains continuous AACSB accreditation. Notable sub-brands include the HSLopez School of Business Analytics, Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy, McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship, and Eller Executive Education.

The college operates a multi-channel technology stack anchored on the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system, with specialized facilities including a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (directed by Hsinchun Chen) and the AZSecure Cybersecurity Fellowship Program. Recent product launches include a new Master of Science in AI for Business (2026), a Generative AI Leadership Accelerator for executives (November 2025, Scottsdale), and the Radian AI-powered professional development platform (2024-2025). Career services run through the Handshake platform and major annual events including Eller Expo and the Career Showcase (operating since 1994).

Eller's revenue model rests on three streams: tuition and fees (primary, set under the University of Arizona's residency-based public pricing model), private philanthropy and endowments, and executive education. The college distributes programs through centralized University of Arizona admissions, on-campus delivery at Tucson and Phoenix, and international micro-campuses in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Jakarta (Indonesia), and Lima (Peru). Customer segments include prospective undergraduate and graduate students (primary), plus corporate employers and partners (recruiters and donors) spanning healthcare (Banner Health), aerospace (Honeywell Aerospace), semiconductors (NXP), and utilities (Tucson Electric Power).

Name

Eller College of Management

Legal name

The University of Arizona Eller College of Management

Website

https://eller.arizona.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eller College of Management is a top-ranked public business school within the University of Arizona serving approximately 9,400 students across undergraduate, graduate, MBA, doctoral, and executive education programs. It delivers AACSB-accredited business education with multi-campus reach and corporate employer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business school education
• MBA degree programs
• Management information systems
• Business analytics education
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition and mandatory fees for degree programs
2. Private Philanthropy: Donations and endowments from alumni, corporate partners, and private donors supporting scholarships and program development
3. Executive Education: Non-degree professional development and executive education programs for working professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eller College of Management delivers accredited undergraduate (BSBA), graduate (MBA, MS, PhD), and non-degree business education, including specialized Master's programs in Business Analytics, Finance, AI for Business, and Management Information Systems. It also provides executive education programs such as the Generative AI Leadership Accelerator, non-degree certificates and minors (Sports Management, Business Communication), and corporate recruitment services via career fairs and the Handshake platform. All programs are delivered under AACSB accreditation within the University of Arizona public research university system.

Product overview

Eller College of Management is a comprehensive business school within the University of Arizona offering a portfolio of educational programs across undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels. The core offerings include the Eller MBA (available in one-year, online, evening, and executive formats), Master's programs including the MSBA (#13 public) and new MS in AI for Business, along with doctoral programs. Specialized programs include Sports Management and Business Communication as certificate/minor programs. The college also offers career development events (Eller Expo, Career Showcase) and the Radian professional development platform for individual reputation management. Executive Education programs like the Generative AI Leadership Accelerator round out the portfolio, targeting professionals seeking AI leadership skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HSLopez School of Business Analytics: School focused on business analytics education and research
• Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy
• McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship
• Eller Executive Education

Products and services

• Eller MBA The Eller MBA offers one-year, online, evening, and executive MBA programs designed for career advancement. Ranked #21 public Executive MBA by U.S. News & World Report. Targets working professionals and recent undergraduates seeking advanced business credentials.
• Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Graduate program in business analytics ranked #13 public program. Available in part-time format in Chandler and full-time formats. Designed for early-career professionals, mid-career professionals moving into analytics leadership, and those transitioning into data-driven fields.
• Master of Science in AI for Business New graduate program announced for 2026, designed for professionals looking to leverage AI in business decision-making. Part of the specialized master's portfolio within Eller College of Management.
• Sports Management Program Undergraduate minor (18 units), certificate (9 units), and concentration for non-BSBA students. Covers sports negotiation, marketing, event management, and business of sports. Targets undergraduate and graduate students seeking specialization in sports management.
• Business Communication Program Communication skills training for undergraduate and graduate students covering business writing, presenting, digital communication, and group communication. Offered as a non-degree program with multiple enrollment pathways.
• Radian Platform Professional development platform for individual reputation management, personal branding, and career positioning. Uses AI-powered psychometric assessments and brand strategy tools. Targeted at individual professionals seeking career development support.
• Generative AI Leadership Accelerator Program Executive education program teaching generative AI leadership skills for business applications. Launched in Scottsdale by Eller Partnerships Office faculty. Targets executives and professionals for AI leadership training.
• Eller Executive Education Professional education programs for executives, including the Generative AI Leadership Accelerator and custom corporate training. Targets business professionals seeking non-degree executive development.
• Undergraduate Business Programs (BSBA) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) programs spanning accounting, finance, marketing, management, and business analytics. Serves 5,500+ undergraduate students. Ranked #12 Best Public Online Bachelor's in Business Programs by U.S. News & World Report 2026.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD) Doctoral degrees in accounting, economics, finance, management, MIS, and marketing. Targets students pursuing academic and research careers in business disciplines.

Quantifiable outcome

• #6 public MIS program ranking (U.S. News & World Report 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banner HealthcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Major healthcare system named Partner of the Year at Eller Partners Summit 2026; actively recruits Eller students for internships and full-time positions; represents significant healthcare industry partnership for talent pipeline.
• Honeywell AerospacecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Aerospace technology company participating in Eller Partners Summit; recruits Eller graduates for engineering, business, and technology roles; represents advanced manufacturing and technology sector partnership.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Semiconductor manufacturer participating in Eller Partners Summit; recruits for engineering, supply chain, and business analyst positions; represents technology and innovation sector partnership.
• Tucson Electric PowercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Regional utility company participating in Eller Partners Summit; recruits for finance, operations, and management roles; represents regional utility and energy sector partnership supporting local talent needs.
• Tucson Loves MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts organization involved in student immersion projects; provides experiential learning opportunities for students in community engagement and arts management contexts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EllerCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ellercollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/EllerCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-university-of-arizona
• Instagraminstagram.com/UArizonaEller

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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