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Business Elevated

Fueled by the spirit of Silicon Valley innovation, all of our top-ranked programs at the Leavey School of Business provide rigorous study and high impact experiential learning, culminating in rock-solid business acumen. Plus the University’s Jesuit, Catholic tradition imbues all students with unwavering ethics and a commitment to social responsibility. This combination makes Leavey the perfect place to nurture the next generation of business leaders who will positively impact their organizations and society.

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The Leavey Difference

LOCATION
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Leavey offers unmatched access to over 7,000 companies and startups.
FACULTY
Learn from globally recognized teaching scholars, published in top journals and deeply connected to industry.
ACADEMICS
Our programs combine collaboration and cutting-edge business practices to prepare students for today’s dynamic careers.
VALUES
Rooted in Jesuit values and shaped by Silicon Valley, we educate ethical leaders who drive meaningful impact.
NETWORK
Leverage a powerful network of over 25,000 Leavey alumni and 100,000 Santa Clara University graduates worldwide.
FLEXIBILITY
Evening, weekend, and hybrid programs across all degree levels let you learn on your schedule.
Ed Grier, Dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University

"I am honored to be a part of an academic institution with a global reputation, integrally involved with visionary and principled leaders of Silicon Valley and beyond."

Ed Grier

Dean of the Leavey School of Business

Inspired by Silicon Valley's spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, the Leavey School of Business is committed to collaborative learning and original, rigorous, and impactful scholarship.  Through these pursuits we develop principled and creative leaders who transform people, organizations, industries, and society for the common good.

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PLUS Strategic Plan

The school’s strategic priorities, Leavey PLUS, creates collaborative opportunities for students, faculty, and organizations to address 21st century business challenges, conduct impactful research, and navigate technological advances and key societal issues. Anchored in Silicon Valley's dynamic ecosystem, Leavey PLUS focuses on four strategic pillars: Partnership, Leadership, Unity, and Sustainability.

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Leavey Leadership

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Dean Grier

Since 2021, Dean Ed Grier has led strategic innovations at the Leavey School of Business, including Leavey PLUS, strengthening its reputation as Silicon Valley’s top business school for working professionals.

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Accounting Advisory Board with President Julie Sullivan, Photo credit: Bryce Otsuka (Accounting '23)

Advisory Boards

Industry leaders collaborate with the Dean, faculty, and staff to enhance academic programs and advance business practices across undergraduate and graduate education.

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Leavey Staff and Academic Leadership at a commencement celebration for MBA and MS students

Academic Leadership & Staff

Associate deans, department chairs, and staff work together to support Leavey’s mission, advance academic excellence, and deliver an outstanding experience for students and faculty alike.

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Lucas Hall, home to the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, provides space for top ranked MBA and MS degrees in Silicon Valley

Lucas Hall: A Hub for Learning and Connection

Donald and Lygia Lucas Hall is the 86,000-square-foot home of Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, featuring 12 classrooms, 16 team rooms, 102 faculty offices, and a café.

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Silicon Valley Meets Top-Ranked Business Education

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Leavey offers unmatched access to over 7,000 of the world’s most innovative companies. Our beautiful 105-acre campus is home to the region’s top-ranked business programs, including the #1 Part-Time MBA and #1 Executive MBA in Silicon Valley according to U.S. News & World Report.

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100 Years of Leavey

Business education has deep roots at Santa Clara University. For over a century, the Leavey School of Business has been educating principled, innovative leaders who are prepared to use what they have learned to impact the world.

To commemorate our 100th anniversary, the Leavey community came together for a yearlong celebration honoring our legacy and looking toward the future. Highlights included a festive gala for alumni and donors, a campus-wide student celebration, special medallions for the 100th graduating class, dedicated faculty and staff appreciation events, and a graduation celebration marking this historic milestone.

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