Utah Valley University is offering a new tech-based business degree this fall.

They're partnering with the non-profit Silicon Slopes to offer a technology-management masters in business administration, with classes to be held at the Silicon Slopes headquarters in Lehi.

In a speech to the Utah Legislature Wednesday, University president Astrid S. Tuminez said she believes the networking opportunities at Silicon Slopes will be great for students entering the tech world.

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