Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business

Throwback Thursday to the 1970s when the Business Administration Student Association board at Leavey was taking their official photo!

Don't miss our virtual session hosted by a member of the MS Admission staff, covering all available MS programs (in-person and online), admission requirements, and deadlines.

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dBLEzF

It is basically the last Monday of summer, Broncos... 🌴☀️

Are you excited for the new academic year?

Only a month left until we get to see all our smiling Broncos again and welcome the class of 2028 😱 🤩

Are you guys ready for it...?

Wondering how to take your career to the next level?

Join our MBA and MS Admissions Teams on Thursday, September 4th, for an online conversation about our graduate business programs.☕ 💻

Learn more and register below here 👉 https://bit.ly/3WUpcKP

Thank you to all the newest members of the Bronco family who joined us for our 2024 MBA in-person orientation at the Leavey School of Business this past weekend!

We loved meeting most members of the Leavey and Lucas 2024 Cohorts. We hope you had a great time exploring our campus, making connections, and meeting your future classmates and our amazing faculty and staff.

We can't wait to see you on campus again for the Fall 2024 quarter! 📚👀

We're thrilled to congratulate Laura Kreuger, EMBA '24, on being named one of Poets&Quants' Best & Brightest Executive MBAs of 2024!

Laura exemplifies the values and drive we foster at Leavey. As Principal Director at Kreuger Properties, she's a rising star in Silicon Valley real estate. Her leadership in CREW Silicon Valley and commitment to mentoring demonstrate her passion for supporting women in business.

We're proud to have Laura as part of our Bronco family and can't wait to see what she accomplishes next. Congratulations again, Laura!

Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/46LUAzy

2024 Best & Brightest Executive MBA: Laura Kreuger-Najera, Santa Clara University (Leavey) Laura Kreuger-Najera, a graduate of Santa Clara University, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Executive MBA of 2024

Insightful analysis on U.S.-China trade relations from Andy Tsay, professor at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, featured in Inc. magazine:

Prof. Tsay's expertise provides valuable context on the complex economic ties between the U.S. and China. His perspectives offer food for thought for businesses navigating this critical relationship.



Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4dLT3Mr

Excited to welcome our new Executive MBA 2026 Cohort to the Leavey School of Business and the Bronco Family at Santa Clara University!

Last week, 23 ambitious professionals embarked on their transformative journey with us. This diverse group brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our program.

To our newest Broncos: Congratulations on taking this significant step in your careers. We look forward to seeing you elevate your influence, innovate, and lead over the next two years.

Last days of summer vibes ☀️🔜🍁

Throwback Thursday to 1964 when the Society for Advancement of Management included the school’s first two female undergraduates to earn a degree!

The Silicon Valley Executive Center hosted its 20th Annual CEPI and Silicon Valley NASPP Symposium on July 23rd, and it was a HUGE success!

This unique one-day event brought equity compensation professionals together at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business for a day of learning and networking. Attendees gained valuable insights on timely topics and made new industry connections.

Missed the event? The Virtual Symposium is available until December 31, 2024, offering up to 19 CE credits.

Stay connected with CEPI and join us next year!

Sun’s out, tongue’s out. 😝🐶

Congratulations to Ed Maier, one of our outstanding Online MBA graduates, for being recognized as one of Poets&Quants' 2024 Best & Brightest Online MBAs!

Ed, a Senior Program Manager at Google, exemplifies the drive and innovation we foster at Leavey. His experience highlights the strength of our program:
"The Leavey MBA program at Santa Clara University perfectly aligned with my professional goals. The program's focus on the technology industry provided a targeted curriculum directly relevant to my field."

We're proud of Ed's achievements and how he's applying his MBA skills to drive strategic initiatives and foster innovation in his role at Google.

Read more about Ed's journey and insights in the full Poets&Quants feature 👉
https://bit.ly/4c5AJfL

2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Ed Maier, Santa Clara University (Leavey) Ed Maier, who is graduating from Santa Clara University, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA of 2024

Excited to share this insightful article from ModernRetail, featuring valuable contributions from our very own Professor Kirthi Kalyanam, Executive Director of the Retail Management Institute at the Leavey School of Business.

In this piece, Professor Kalyanam discusses the strategic move by KiwiCo to launch in Barnes & Noble and Target, shedding light on the importance of choosing the right retail partners for DTC brands. His expertise offers a deeper understanding of how brands can stand out in a competitive retail environment.

Read the full article to explore more about KiwiCo's retail strategy and Professor Kalyanam's perspectives 👉 https://bit.ly/4c0D8bG

Hey Bronco Nation, this is your weekly reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you! ☀️

Weekends are for recharging, taking a deep breath, and walking around our beautiful campus! 🌴🚶‍♂️

Have a nice Friday, Broncos!

There are just 61 days until we get to see our Broncos again! ⌛

Dynamic pricing demystified by Professor Savannah Wei Shi in USA Today!

Prof. Shi, a marketing expert at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business, breaks down the nuances of surge pricing in e-commerce.

Her research on consumer behavior in digital marketplaces provides a crucial perspective on this evolving business practice.

Read more here 👉 https://bit.ly/46lRH8k

Intriguing insights from Leavey's Prof. Ram Bala on the complexities of fractional addresses in Los Angeles Times!

In this LA Times piece, Professor Bala discusses the challenges of delivering to '½' addresses in the age of e-commerce. He notes that seemingly simple problems often have complex solutions with unintended consequences.

Professor Bala's expertise in supply chain and logistics shines through as he explains why retailers haven't prioritized fixing this issue. His involvement in an AI-driven startup aimed at improving shipping logistics adds another layer of relevance to his commentary.

Read more here 👉 https://lat.ms/4ffNuas

Your package wasn't delivered? Try living at one of L.A.'s '½' addresses As delivery culture increasingly dominates retail of all sorts, people living at the city's fractional addresses are left scrambling.

Congratulations to Stephen Stanwood, named one of Poets&Quants' 2023 Best & Brightest Online MBAs!

Stephen, a trademark examiner at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, chose our Online MBA program for its flexibility and diverse student body. He balanced his studies while advancing his career in trademark law and maintaining work-life balance.

We're proud of Stephen's achievements and how he's applying his Leavey MBA to deepen his understanding of branding and marketing in his legal career.

Read more about Stephen's experience and insights in the full P&Q article 👉 https://bit.ly/3WsZvSy

2023 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Stephen Stanwood, Santa Clara University (Leavey) Stephen Stanwood, who is graduating from Santa Clara University, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA of 2023

Results are in 🎉 In an impressive showing, Leavey's Online MBA is named No. 20 in the nation's newest rankings from The Princeton Review!

Read more below here 👉 https://bit.ly/469Kbxg

New Student Orientation season is off to a great start! We had a blast this week kicking off sessions 1 and 2, and we can't wait to meet everyone from the Class of 2028 in the upcoming orientation sessions:

Session 3: July 22-23
Session 4: July 25-26
Session 5: July 29-30
Session 6: September 19

Go Broncos! 🙌

“What I think is going to happen is Amazon will need to work harder and harder at making sure that customers are indeed excited” said Kirthi Kalyanam, professor and executive director of the Retail Management Institute at Leavey!

Read more about what to expect on Prime Day and they new discounts here 👉 https://bit.ly/3xWxrxB

Yesterday marked the exciting kickoff of the Ciocca Center 6th Bronco Ventures Accelerator (BVA6)! 🚀

We're welcoming 25+ innovative startups to this intensive 4-month program. BVA empowers SCU entrepreneurs with the tools, mentorship, and community to transform their ideas into thriving businesses.

From weekly expert sessions to potential funding opportunities, these founders are in for an incredible journey. Stay tuned as we nurture the next generation of business leaders who'll shape the future with competence, conscience, and compassion.💡

Congratulations to Teja Cherukuri, one of Poets&Quants' 2024 Best & Brightest Online MBAs!

Teja, a healthcare strategy consultant at Kaiser Permanente, chose our Online MBA program because of its reputation for ethical leadership and flexibility. She balanced her studies while leading the Graduate Women in Business Club and advancing her career.

We're proud of Teja's achievements and how she's applying her Leavey MBA to drive positive change in healthcare.

Read more about Teja's experience and goals in the full P&Q article 👇

2024 Best & Brightest Online MBA: Teja Cherukuri, Santa Clara University (Leavey) Teja Cherukuri, who is graduating from Santa Clara University, has been named a Poets&Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA of 2024

“Presidents can do little relative to other forces affecting the economy, such as problems in getting cars and other products to market or keeping gas prices low, but people see presidents as a target to blame,” says Meir Statman, professor of finance at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University.

Read more in the latest Bankrate article 👉 https://bit.ly/4cw0rez

Happy 4th of July, Bronco Nation! ♥️🇺🇸🌴

We hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!

Elevate your career with our premier MBA programs!

Join our MBA Admissions Team and current MBA students next Wednesday, July 10th, for an online panel to learn more about our MBA programs here at Leavey.☕ 💻

Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4eGN8tj

Meir Statman, the Leavey School of Business Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance, was always interested in human behavior. Still, in the late 1960s, when he was contemplating his major at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, his father suggested that he study accounting. This practical subject would lead to a practical career.

Read the full story in our newest Leavey News edition 👉

Leavey Behavioral Finance Pioneer Introduces Third Generation of Behavioral Finance in New Book Dive into the fascinating world of behavioral finance as Meir Statman, professor of finance, unveils the third generation of this groundbreaking field in his new book, "A Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance." Learn how unders...