byu creative works

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Brigham Young University (filed under "byu creative works" in source data) is a private, non-profit research university founded in 1875 and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It operates primarily from a 738-acre campus in Provo, Utah, enrolling 37,205 daytime students (34,224 undergraduate and 2,981 graduate) as of Fall 2025, drawn from all 50 U.S. states and 103 countries. The university offers 202 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs, and 25 doctoral programs across colleges including the Marriott School of Business, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering, and David O. McKay School of Education, with satellite delivery through the BYU Salt Lake Center and the Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.

BYU's core technology and product surface spans in-person instruction, an LMS (Learning Suite), an online degree platform (BYU Online), self-paced Independent Study, Continuing Education, and a media network (BYUtv, BYU Radio, Classical 89). Supporting infrastructure includes the Harold B. Lee Library, the ScholarsArchive institutional repository, and a study-abroad operation of 204 programs in 61 countries. Recent product-adjacent initiatives include the PathSay Project for AI-based translation of underrepresented languages and a 2024 BYU research effort on K-12 EdTech privacy that shaped Utah state legislation.

The business model is tuition-subsidized higher education: undergraduate LDS tuition is $3,344 per semester (versus $6,688 for non-LDS), graduate LDS tuition is $4,208 (versus $8,416), with Business and Law programs priced higher. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints underwrites tuition via tithing funds, making every full-time LDS student effectively scholarship-funded. Additional revenue streams include research grants, athletics (Big 12 Conference, NCAA Division I), continuing education, and media licensing. In July 2024, the Church's First Presidency announced creation of a new BYU medical school focused on international health and humanitarian work, representing the most significant recent strategic expansion.

Name

byu creative works

Legal name

Brigham Young University

Website

https://byu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private, Church-sponsored non-profit research university in Provo, Utah, enrolling roughly 37,000 students across 202 undergraduate majors and 90+ graduate programs, with tuition subsidized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Product category

Educational Media and Materials

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Program Syndication (MPABAMAI), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Educational publishing
• University media products
• Faith-based media
• Educational materials marketing
• Scholarly content distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: BYU generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from students. As a Church-sponsored institution, tuition is significantly subsidized for Latter-day Saint members ($3,344/semester undergraduate LDS vs $6,688 for non-LDS). The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints subsidizes tuition through tithing funds, effectively positioning each student as receiving a scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BYU Creative Works markets and distributes educational materials and media products that are developed by Brigham Young University faculty, staff, and students. The unit's portfolio includes radio and television programming, scholarly publications, and educational content that supports the university's faith-based educational mission.

Product overview

BYU offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem comprising undergraduate and graduate degree programs across multiple colleges, online learning platforms (Learning Suite, BYU Online, Independent Study), and continuing education programs. The university also operates media networks including BYU Radio and BYUtv, maintains extensive library resources through the Harold B. Lee Library, and provides institutional research access via ScholarsArchive. These offerings support BYU's mission to provide spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging education aligned with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Brands

• Marriott School of Business: BYU's business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, MPA, Master of Accountancy, and Masters of Information Systems Management programs.
• J. Reuben Clark Law School
• David O. McKay School of Education
• Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
• Harold B. Lee Library

Products and services

• Learning Suite BYU's online learning management system for students and faculty to access course materials, assignments, grades, and educational resources.
• BYU Online BYU's official online education platform offering remote courses and degree programs.
• Independent Study Self-paced correspondence and online courses for academic credit, allowing students to learn independently.
• Continuing Education Non-credit professional development, personal enrichment courses, and workforce training programs offered through BYU Continuing Education.
• Campus Education Week Annual week-long religious and educational conference with hundreds of courses for church members and the public.
• BYU Radio National satellite radio network operated by BYU featuring talk shows, music programming, and educational content.
• BYUtv Television network featuring BYU-produced programming including devotionals, sports, documentaries, and educational content.
• Harold B. Lee Library BYU's main research library offering physical and digital collections, research assistance, and academic resources; ranked as the best college library by Princeton Review.
• ScholarsArchive BYU's institutional repository for scholarly works, theses, dissertations, and research publications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 20 university for student engagement (Wall Street Journal)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024The Church serves as BYU's founding sponsor and primary supporter. Church president Russell M. Nelson and the First Presidency announced in July 2024 the decision to create a medical school at BYU, with a major focus on international health issues affecting church members and the Church's worldwide humanitarian efforts. The Church subsidizes tuition through tithing funds.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deseret Book: Official publisher and retailer for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, producing books, media, and gift products directly comparable to BYU Creative Works' faith-based publishing output for the same LDS audience.
• Covenant Communications: LDS-affiliated book and audio publisher producing fiction, non-fiction, and children's titles for the same Latter-day Saint market as BYU Creative Works.
• Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): Catholic global media network operating TV, radio, and publishing channels; the closest parallel to BYUtv + BYU Radio + publishing model for a different religious tradition.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Faith-based television, radio, and digital publisher producing original religious programming and editorial products comparable to BYUtv/BYU Radio content slate.
• Moody Publishers: Faith-based publisher producing Christian books, curriculum, and media; directly comparable to Creative Works' faith-integrated educational content publishing mission.
• InterVarsity Press (IVP): Christian academic and ministry publisher producing books and study resources for evangelical higher education audiences — same audience overlap as Creative Works' academic-faith content.
• BYU Press: The official scholarly publishing imprint of Brigham Young University; the most direct comparable to Creative Works for academic and religious scholarship publishing within the same institution.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Media Group: Largest US operator of Christian and conservative radio stations plus conservative digital publishing; overlaps with BYU Radio broadcasting and religious content publishing.
• HarperChristian Resources (formerly Thomas Nelson / Zondervan): Major Christian book publisher (Bibles, study guides, devotionals) competing for the same religious educational publishing demand that BYU Creative Works targets.
• PBS: Public educational broadcasting network combining TV, radio, and digital publishing for educational content; comparable multi-platform educational media model to BYUtv/BYU Radio, though secular.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/byu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BYUNews
• Facebookfacebook.com/BYU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/byu-creative-works
• Instagraminstagram.com/brighamyounguniversity

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Subsidiaries4 records

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