Author Archives: Adriana Avila

SJSU Business Students Practice Finance, Data Analysis, Marketing and Operations Skills at International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition

Professor Simon Rodan with his students at San Jose International Airport after finishing the competition.

Three remarkable undergraduate teams from San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business participated in the 61st annual International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC), an extensive three-month computerized business simulation in which teams of 4-6 students compete against schools from around the world. Professor Simon Rodan, from the School of Management, provided guidance and support to his students throughout this entire simulation and shared that, “It was one of the most competitive competitions I’ve seen in years.”  Continue Reading…

SJSU Business Students Share Highlights from 2025 NVIDIA GTC Student Experience Event

The future of AI came into sharper focus for San José State University students on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, thanks to the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience. This immersive four-hour event, hosted at the Provident Credit Union Center, allowed students to participate in the excitement of NVIDIA’s global AI conference. Highlights included a livestream of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s highly anticipated keynote, fun swag giveaways, and a thought-provoking panel discussion focused on careers in AI, featuring voices like MBA student Saudia Jones, ’24 Marketing, ’26 MBA.  Continue Reading…

Community Service and Experiential Learning Converge: SJSU Accounting Students and Tax-Aid Offer Crucial Tax Return Preparation Help

Every spring, something remarkable happens at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library. While students typically flock there to attend study sessions and conduct research, at the beginning of each year a different kind of learning takes place as students from the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business set up shop, ready to help their community navigate the often-daunting world of income tax returns. Continue Reading…

AACSB’s Innovations That Inspire Initiative Recognizes SJSU’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

AACSB Innovations that Inspire 2025

10th annual member spotlight program highlights creative partnerships that address lifelong learner needs, technological advancements, and evolving employer demands.  

AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—announced San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, among 26 business schools featured in its Innovations That Inspire member spotlight program.    Continue Reading…