Sage Academy

A Year of Real Data Experience

Sage Academy is a specialized first-year experience within the Huntsman School of Business designed for students interested in data, technology, and building real solutions from day one. This highly selective program brings together a small cohort of students who want to move faster—developing technical skills while working closely with faculty mentors and peers.

Instead of traditional lecture-based courses, Sage Academy students learn through extended collaborative sessions that integrate multiple subjects into one immersive experience. Working in teams, students build real data and technology solutions while learning the workflows used by modern technology and analytics teams.

Sage Academy is a one-year experience designed to prepare students for success at Huntsman, with students fast-tracked into the Huntsman Scholar Program (HSP), additional scholarship support, and continued participation as an HSP student after the program.

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What You'll Learn

Through Sage Academy, students develop a strong technical foundation in:

Data analytics and programming
Database design and data management
Data visualization and storytelling
Web and technology systems development
Professional collaboration and technical communication

Students apply these skills immediately through hands-on projects that simulate real-world technical environments.

Program Highlights

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Portfolio of Real Work

Students graduate their first year with a portfolio of completed technical projects—demonstrating real skills they can share with internship recruiters and employers.

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Immersive Learning Model

Courses are integrated into collaborative work sessions where students solve problems and build solutions together, rather than attending separate traditional classes.

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Faculty Mentorship

Students work closely with faculty and technical mentors who guide projects, provide feedback, and support skill development.

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Selective Cohort

Only 20 Huntsman Students will be selected for the Fall 2026 pilot cohort, creating a highly collaborative and personalized learning environment.

Scholarship Support

Students selected for Sage Academy receive a $10,000 scholarship ($5,000 per semester) to support their first year in the program. This support is stackable with USU and Huntsman Scholar Program scholarships.

Program Curriculum

Each semester, students register for specific sections of the courses listed below. They then learn key concepts in those courses and apply them during a dedicated block period, working in teams on an integrated project.