San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is proud to announce its recognition as the #1 ranked public undergraduate business school within the California State University (CSU) system and a top 100 undergraduate business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by Poets&Quants For Undergrads. SJSU is the only public undergraduate school in California featured in this ranking. Continue Reading…
Finance students in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business have proven their financial skills, securing first place in the prestigious CFA Institute’s Investment Research Challenge for the Northern California Region. This achievement, awarded by the CFA Society San Francisco, highlighted the team’s success against 14 other competitors, including strong contenders such as UC Berkeley and Chico State, in a rigorous competition that tests real-world financial analysis skills. Continue Reading…
The Pebble Beach Special Event Management Team (SEMT) program, established in 2005 as a partnership between Pebble Beach Company and San José State University’s Department of Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management (HTEM), offers a unique experiential learning opportunity for over 30 HTEM students annually.
This year, 32 students, representing various majors, managed hospitality tents, corporate suites, and concession stands at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. We reached out to a few students to gather their key takeaways from this experience, as well as their advice for fellow students considering the SEMT program. Continue Reading…
The second annual San José State University 2025 Blockchain Tax Conference, held on January 24, 2025 at the Delta Hotel in Santa Clara, proved to be an invaluable event for anyone interested in learning more about blockchain technology and its relationship with taxation. With 17 expert speakers and an audience full of additional experienced professionals, the conference offered a comprehensive overview of the current blockchain landscape and future trends, making it a must-attend for tax professionals, academics, and students. Continue Reading…
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…