Santa Clara Universitys Leavey School of Business has offered a well-respected physical MBA in the San Francisco Bay Area for decades, and according to students, their new online MBA program has come strongly out of the gate. Theres a quarterly online program thats all about flexibility, on account of being online without any set class schedules, and while the work remains rigorous and demanding, particularly for those already working jobs or raising families, enrollees boast of the time-management skills theyve picked up along the way, and stress that because you can take as many classes as youre willing to handle and that extensions [on assignments are] typically granted by professors upon request, so its fairly doable to maintain a work-life balance.
Some students note that a few bugs are still being worked out in the rollout of the online MBA program, and that not all professors are as equally adept at utilizing the environments message boards and video lectures. There is, however, a clear roadmap to graduation and [professors] are very responsive to our inquiries about the program, with faculty proving to be helpful and available outside of normal class sessions as they engage with the students on the discussion boards. Small hiccups aside, students themselves find SCU LSBs technology and infrastructure to be extremely intuitive and user-friendly. As one student puts it, I haven't had a problem accessing the portal or pages, submitting files, or with any interaction, although the majority of respondents referred explicitly to using web-based options as opposed to the schools app. Theres also a wide variety of software provided for free, such as Camino, Canvas, Zoom, and Handshake.
Theres an initial well-structured and thoughtfully designed orientation weekend that helps students get to know one another, and which not only provides the foundation of building the relationships needed to succeed on group assignments but also feels similar to how the business world works today. Additionally, students have opportunities to take advantage of on-campus resources if theyre local to or are visiting the area, and they can take study abroad courses in locations like Vietnam. All students at all times also have access to the schools strong alumni connections, to career fairs, websites, and networking events, as well as to professors who are knowledgeable in the subjects they are teaching and incredibly responsive to questions and suggestions.
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Admissions Office Contact
Contact
Lenore Grant
Sr. Director of Graduate Business Programs
Sr. Director of Graduate Business Programs
Address
500 El Camino Real
Lucas Hall 116
Santa Clara, CA, 95053
United States
Lucas Hall 116
Santa Clara, CA, 95053
United States
Phone
884-554-2425
Fax
Email
onlinemba@scu.edu
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Overview
Applicants
578
Acceptance Rate
69%
Years of Work Experience
8.7
GPA / Test Scores
Undergraduate GPA (25th Percentile - 75th Percentile)
2.78 - 3.52
Accept GRE in Lieu of GMAT?
Yes
Percent of Applicants Submitting GRE
4%
Average Verbal GRE Score
148
Average Quantitative GRE Score
158
Average Writing GRE Score
3.2
GRE Verbal (25th and 75th percentiles)
146 - 151
GRE Quantitative (25th and 75th percentiles)
156 - 161
GRE Writing (25th and 75th percentiles)
2.8 - 3.8
Deadlines
Deferred Enrollment Option
Yes
Max Length of Deferrment
1 year
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fees
In-State Application Fee
$100
Out-of-State Application Fee
$100
International (non-U.S.) Applicants:
Admissions Factors
Required
GMAT or GRE Scores
Essays/Personal Statement
Undergraduate GPA
Letters Of Recommendation
Work Experience
Interview
Optional
GMAT Scores
GRE Scores
Extracurricular Activities
State Residency
Special Programs Offered To Recruit Underrepresented Minority Students Or Students With Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Scholarship available for Women in Business
Student Ambassador Program to help recruit underrepresented students, NBMBAA Scholarship, Prospanica Scholarship, Inclusive Excellence Diversity Scholarship, Forte Scholarship
Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-Based Test)
Minimum TOEFL Score (Web-Based Test)
90
Academics
Academics
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
46
% Faculty with Terminal Degree
80%
% Faculty Teaching at Least 1 Online Course This Year
100%
89%
Full-time
39%
Female
11%
Underrepresented Minorities
Academic Overview
Minimum In-Person Days Student is Required to Attend During Duration of Program (Not Including Travel Days)
6
Chat rooms
Yes
Smartphone applications
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Streaming audio
Yes
Streaming video
Yes
Tablet applications
Yes
Concentrations
Entrepreneurship
Yes
Finance
Yes
Leadership/Management
Yes
Marketing
Yes
Special Academic Programs
Peer Tutoring
No
Pre-MBA Bootcamp
No
Top 5 Most Prominent Faculty
Sanjiv Das
William and Janice Terry Professor of Finance and Business Analytics; Finance/ Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Meir Statman
Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance / Finance
Seoyoung Kim
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics, Senior Editor for the Journal of Investment Management (JOIM)
Desmond Lo
Associate Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department; Marketing / Channels & Contracts
Ram Bala
Associate Professor of Business Analytics; Information Systems & Analytics / Supply Chain Logistics
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Students Say
Many students note the importance of Santa Clara Universitys location and brand reputation in Silicon Valley, even though theyre attending online. To them, its not just about getting a masters degree, but about obtaining a tech focus interwoven into the MBA program. As one puts it, for those who want to work in the SF Bay Area, [tech] is unofficially required. Gaining that experience is doable thanks in part to the palpable enthusiasm and accessibility [from] the leaders of the Leavey School of Business. Dean Caryn Beck-Dudley conveyed a clear vision for improving the offerings and prestige of the school. The community is robust as well, with fellow classmates described as impressive, engaging, great to work with, and critical and engaging in the online space. And while collaborating with peers can occasionally be difficult due to time zone differences, most respondents find both the networking and career building aspect of the program is a strength. Overall, the programs exceedingly strong structure makes up for any distance barriers, with students praising, time and again, the flexibility that comes from not having set class schedules.
Average # of Months to Graduate (Since Program Started)
27
Dedicated Career Services Center
Yes
Description
To assist you with utilizing all of Leaveys Career Resources, Ray Chan, Sr. Director, his team, along with dedicated career coaching staff will guide you through all of the steps to strategically use your education for career advancement.
The Career Services Team provides the following resources to you:
Career Coaching
Mock Interviews and Resume Reviews
Guest Speakers and Webinars
Company Treks & Company Information Sessions
Career Fairs and Workshops
Personalized Access to Continuing Education Platforms and Assessments
Top 5 Most Prominent Alumni
Narsai Tailo
President at Meridian Investment Management / Private Equity & Venture Capital
Robin Santiago
Principal & Managing Director, SVN Capital West Partners / Commercial Real Estate
Anthony Schwartz
President, Forte Holdings / Management Software
Cathal Lathrop
Chief Strategy Officer, Attune LLC / Market Research
Zohair Mehkri
Director of Operations Engineering and Technology, Jabil
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Academic Year (Full-Time) | $48,335 | $48,335 |
| Fees Per Academic Year (Full-Time) | $440 | $440 |
| Tuition Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| Total cost (tuition and fees) of Online MBA program in its entirety | $56,520 | $96,670 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Application Deadline
April 1
Financial Aid Notification Begins
March 1
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid
53%
Percent of Students Receiving Scholarships or Grants
19%
Percent of Students Receiving Loans
43%
Average Aid Package
$39,264
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Awarded
$5,599
Average Annual Loans to MBA Program Students
$46,155
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Online MBA Enrollment (Full-Time and Part-Time)
582
Full-Time
32%
Part-Time
68%
In State
85.0%
Out of State
15.0%
Foreign Countries Represented
3
Demographics
67.0%
Underrepresented Minorities
15.0%
Out of State
46% female
54% male
