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Whether you are looking to improve productivity and increase your team’s potential or grow in your own current role or change careers, the Leavey Executive Center leverages the expertise and innovation of Silicon Valley to help you reach your goals.

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Powering Organizations and Individuals to Change the Game

Merging the Leavey School of Business’ network of Silicon Valley thought leaders and innovators with Santa Clara University’s long tradition of ethical education, the Leavey Executive Center empowers you or your workforce with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to drive your industry forward.

Business Elevated at the Leavey School of Business

The Leavey School of Business is Silicon Valley’s premier business school for working professionals, with the region’s top-ranked executive and professional MBA programs. Offering a full portfolio of MBA, MS, and undergraduate degrees, Leavey aims to provide students with a mastery of ethical, innovative leadership rooted in integrity.

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Bringing Silicon Valley to the World

Nestled in Silicon Valley, the Leavey Executive Center harnesses innovation to create impactful and practical professional education experiences and to provide opportunities for program participants to engage directly with industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists.

Program Types to Fit Your Needs

Choose what works best for yourself or your organization, from program topic to modality.

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Custom Programs for Organizations

Advance your organization’s potential with the Leavey Executive Center. Our tailored programs are designed for managers and professionals. Tackle business challenges with our practical, high-impact learning experiences.

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Certificate Programs For Individuals

Our Certificate Programs offer focused, intensive learning experiences designed to enhance your professional skills and knowledge in specific business areas.

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Articles & Insights

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Dec 3, 2025

From the desk of Sriram Sundararajan, Interim Executive Director of the Leavey Executive Center. Senior leaders are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape—from macro uncertainty to the AI inflection point to the evolving world of talent and culture.

Longtime corporate partner of the Leavey Executive Center, Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Dec 3, 2025

The Silicon Valley Program at Germany’s Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) ends with student teams pitching in front of the region’s heavy hitter venture capitalists. So perhaps it’s appropriate that the program itself began with a pitch.

Headshot of BCBR alumni Tina Brown in front of an empty boardroom
Dec 3, 2025

Tina Brown, alumna of the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program at the Leavey Executive Center, comes by her fix-it mindset naturally.