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Undergraduate

Management And Entrepreneurship Major

The Management & Entrepreneurship program prepares students to lead organizations, build innovative ventures, and manage teams in a dynamic global economy.  Students develop skills in business ethics, strategy, leadership, organizational behavior, international business, and entrepreneurship while gaining a broad understanding of the challenges businesses face today.

Skills You’ll Develop: Strategic thinking, Ethical decision making, Leadership and team management, Entrepreneurial skills and mindset, Global perspectives, Organizational analysis 

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Management, students must complete a minimum of 175 quarter-units of credit (of which at least 60 must be in upper-division courses) and satisfy the requirements of the Undergraduate Core Curriculum, the  Leavey School of Business Curriculum, and the departmental major. Additionally, students must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all courses completed at Santa Clara University and for all courses in the Management major.

Note: Current students should visit the MyLeavey Student Portal for advising resources.

Course Units Description
MGMT 161 5 Units Leadership in Action
Four upper-division management courses:
MGMT 110 5 Units Global Microfinance for Entrepreneurship
MGMT 113 5 Units Design Theory, Innovation, and Jesuit Values in Silicon Valley
MGMT 132 5 Units Contemplative Leadership and Sustainability Program
MGMT 134 5 Units Business Sustainability: Balancing Profitable Growth with the Common Good
MGMT 164 5 Units Introduction to Entrepreneurship
MGMT 165 5 Units Building a Business
MGMT 166 5 Units Human Resource Management
MGMT 167 5 Units Venture Capitalist Essentials
MGMT 168 5 Units Entrepreneurship and the Public Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
MGMT 169 5 Units Business and Public Policy
MGMT 170 5 Units International Management
MGMT 171 5 Units Managerial Communication
MGMT 172 5 Units Social Entrepreneurship
MGMT 173 5 Units Resources, Food, and the Environment
MGMT 174 5 Units Social Psychology of Leadership
MGMT 175 5 Units Flourishing at Work
MGMT 176 5 Units Sustainable Food Systems
MGMT 177 5 Units Globalization and the Cultures of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MGMT 178 5 Units Business and Human Rights
MGMT 179 5 Units Risk Management
MGMT 180 5 Units Negotiation Skills in Business
MGMT 181 5 Units Conscientious Capitalism
MGMT 198/198E 1–5 Units Internship Practicum (198) | Entrepreneurship Internship (198E)

How to Declare a Management Major:

Fill out the online Program Petition Form on the Office of the Registrar Forms page. More information about declaring a major can be found in the MyLeavey Student Portal.

International Business Minor

The International Business minor provides students with a foundation in global business practices and cross-cultural management. Through interdisciplinary coursework in business, language, and social sciences, students develop the skills needed to navigate international markets and lead in a global business environment.

International Business Minor Requirements

Entrepreneurship Minor

The Entrepreneurship minor introduces students to the venture creation process, from developing new business ideas to evaluating opportunities and building business plans. Students gain practical experience applying analytical tools and exploring funding strategies while preparing to launch or work within innovative startups.

Entrepreneurship Minor Requirements

Graduate

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship supports Leavey’s graduate programs by offering foundational and advanced coursework for MBA and master’s students across disciplines.

Questions?

Contact Us

Inquiry Type Contact Office Email
Courses and Major Inquiries Management Department management@scu.edu
Undergraduate General Inquiries Undergraduate Business Programs Office ugbprograms@scu.edu
Undergraduate Admissions SCU Admissions Office admission@scu.edu
MBA & MS Admissions Graduate Business Admissions gradbusiness@scu.edu