Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the Leavey School of Business, where innovation, values-based leadership, and real-world impact come together to prepare the next generation of business leaders.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Leavey offers a unique environment where students engage directly with the ideas, technologies, and organizations shaping the future of business. Today, that includes not only entrepreneurship and innovation, but also the transformative role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies across every industry. At Leavey, we are committed to ensuring that our students are not only fluent in these tools, but also prepared to lead their responsible and ethical application.

At the same time, our foundation remains grounded in Santa Clara University’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition. We are deeply committed to educating leaders of competence, conscience, compassion, and community. This means preparing students to make thoughtful decisions, lead with integrity, and consider the broader impact of their work on society.

Our approach to business education is both rigorous and applied. Through experiential learning, industry partnerships, and engagement with our extensive alumni network, students have the opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with real-world challenges from day one. These experiences build not only technical expertise, but also the judgment and adaptability required in a rapidly changing world.

Leavey’s curriculum prepares students to navigate and lead in an interconnected economy. Through international perspectives embedded in coursework, and engagement with worldwide alumni and industry partners, students gain the cultural fluency and strategic insight needed to operate across borders and drive impact on a global scale.

As a member of the Leavey community, you join a powerful network of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders who are shaping organizations and industries around the globe. These relationships extend far beyond graduation and serve as a lifelong source of connection, mentorship, and opportunity.

Whether your goals include advancing your career, expanding your perspective, or launching something new, you are in the right place. We are excited to be part of your journey and to support you in creating meaningful impact in your organizations and communities.

Go Broncos!

Naren Agrawal
Interim Dean
Leavey School of Business