Santa Clara University

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the most dynamic business environments in the world, the School combines academic excellence in the 450-year Jesuit tradition, with an energy and innovative spirit that are hallmarks of the region.

Real world.

SCU business students and faculty contribute to Silicon Valley’s reputation for collaborative innovation, as students participate in such events as

• community service using business concepts
• internships and mentoring programs
• business practice competitions, such as the Boomer Venture Business Plan Competition and the Venture Capital Investment Competition

Real time.

SCU business curriculum, grounded in the Jesuit heritage of rigor and reflection, immediately influences the business community as students and lifelong learners actively engage in

• global study experiences for graduate students as well as undergraduates
• executive and professional education programs
• SCU Business Index monthly survey

Real leaders.

SCU business alumni provide principled leadership in organizations and communities, while SCU business faculty shape global thinking in business disciplines

• more than 20,000 living alumni, many of whom live and work in the greater San Francisco Bay area
• significant proportion of faculty shape global thinking in business disciplines through their research and teaching

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