News : Executive Summary

Serving approximately 1,100 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students, the Leavey School of Business holds a unique position among the nation's business schools. 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 energy and innovation that are hallmarks of the region. Business School alumni are found in leadership roles in organizations throughout the world, building on skills honed during their years at Santa Clara.

History
1851 Santa Clara College established, the first institution of higher learning in California
1923 Planning begins for the College of Commerce
1925 Name changed to School of Business and Administration
1947 Women are admitted to the evening undergraduate business school program, 14 years before the University becomes the first Catholic coeducational institution of higher learning in California
1953 Business School accredited by AACSB
1957 Executive Development Center established to provide professional continuing education for the business community
1959 MBA program announced
1963 Graduate program is among the first 31 U.S. universities with AACSB accreditation
1964 Ph.D. program established in business school
1975 Combined J.D./MBA program begun with 13 students
1983 Dedication of the Dorothy and Thomas Leavey School of Business and Administration
1993 Major renovation of Kenna Hall
1999 Executive MBA program launched with a 32-member cohort

Fast Facts and Figures

102 total faculty (67 tenured or tenure-track)

1,100 undergraduate business majors

• average SAT: 567 verbal, 601 math
• average gpa 3.50

1,100 MBA candidates

• GMAT ranges : 635 to 650
• 70% male 30% female
• MBA program ranked in top 20 by U.S. News and World Report for fourth year running
• 6th highest average GMAT for part-time students
• 8th most selective part-time program
• largest part-time MBA program on West Coast
  

8,700 alumni holding BSC degrees (bachelor of science, commerce)

9,000 alumni with MBA degrees

• $81,044 average starting salary (1999 new alumni survey)
• $17,558 average signing bonus (1999 new alumni survey)
• 25% of fastest-growing technology companies led by SCU Business School graduates (1997 Deloitte & Touche Fast 100)

2,100 annual participants in executive development programs

6 academic departments

• Finance faculty among most cited in leading research journals (Journal of Financial Education 1998 study)

4 centers/institutes for interdisciplinary studies

Endowment $52 million, including funding for 15 professorships