The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University has once again been recognized by Poets&Quants as one of the top online MBA programs for 2025 in the United States. This marks the second consecutive year the college has earned this ranking, solidifying its position as a leader in business education. Continue Reading…
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SJSU Celebrates Student Innovations, Several AI-Based, at 21st Annual Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge
San José State University, ranked #3 for Most Innovative School in the Western Region by U.S. News and World Report, continues to live up to its reputation. Thirty-six teams showcased their unique innovations in this year’s Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SVIC), organized by the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship (SVCE) at SJSU. Students from the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, the College of Health and Human Sciences, the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences participated in this year’s SVIC. Continue Reading…
Strategic Thinking in Action: MBA Students Learn from Silicon Valley Leaders
Imagine getting an MBA at a school with direct access to Silicon Valley’s top minds. This summer, Early Career MBA students who took a Strategic Thinking course at San José State’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business did just that. Through a series of guest speaker sessions, they learned from prominent leaders at innovative companies like Splicer Films, Intel, Asana and Cadence Design Systems. The speakers shared their experiences and insights on topics ranging from new venture creation to mergers and acquisitions, offering valuable lessons that aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals can incorporate into their work and studies this semester. Continue Reading…
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Named One of Fortune’s Top 50 Best MBA Programs for 2025
The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business’ MBA program has achieved a significant milestone, with its MBA program earning a spot among Fortune’s Top 50 Best MBA programs for 2025. Additionally, the business school has been ranked in the top 5 among public universities in California.
This comes just days after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and College Pulse’s 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, which ranked SJSU as the #4 best public university in the nation and #16 overall. Continue Reading…
A Summer of Learning: Tanvi Kothari’s Global Conference Highlights
This summer was a whirlwind of conferences and worldwide workshops for Tanvi Kothari, Lucas College, and Graduate School of Business MBA program director and professor in the School of Global Innovation & Leadership. She was busier than ever, adding to her academic adventures.
“These experiences not only enriched my academic prowess but also brought me fresh insights and innovative teaching methods for the classroom,” said Kothari.