Online Master’s Programs from the SCU Leavey School of Business

Earn more, faster. Leavey ranks #2 for employment at tech giants.1

Since 1923, Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business has been educating and inspiring business leaders to do more. Now, you can join our legacy of entrepreneurship no matter where you live and work. For working professionals looking to level up their career, SCU proudly offers four immersive online master’s programs built to accelerate your success: the Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Online MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), Online MS in Finance and Analytics (MSFA) and Online MS in Marketing (MSM).

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Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Earn your master’s degree online with Santa Clara University. Online programs through the Leavey School of Business offer you the best of traditional on-campus programs with unparalleled flexibility. Get inspired and join in SCU’s legacy of ethics and innovation no matter where you live and work.

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Built in Silicon Valley. Respected Everywhere.
Master’s students in front of the SCU Leavey School of Business
Master’s students in front of the SCU Leavey School of Business
Built in Silicon Valley. Respected Everywhere.

Since 1923, Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business has been educating and inspiring business leaders to do more. Now, you can join our legacy of entrepreneurship no matter where you live and work. For working professionals looking to level up their career, SCU proudly offers four immersive online master’s programs built to accelerate your success: the Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Online MS in Business Analytics (MSBA), Online MS in Finance and Analytics (MSFA) and Online MS in Marketing (MSM).

Leavey By the Numbers

#1
in Career Outcomes (Poets&Quants)2
#2
for employment at tech giants1
#11
in Academic Experience (Poets&Quants)3
#11
Best Online MBA (Poets&Quants)4

Faculty of Innovators

The faculty at SCU Leavey are a dynamic mix of dedicated educators and inspiring veterans of industries ranging from Big Tech to Consumer Packaged Goods to healthcare. With deep ties across various industries, our professors are eager to share their wealth of global experience and business knowledge with you and your cohort.

A Powerful Network

In each of our online master’s programs, you will build a vibrant professional network that spans Silicon Valley, the Bay Area and beyond. Connect with classmates and alumni who have worked at major companies like Google, Apple, GoPro and Tesla, and map out the exciting new directions your career could take.

Next-Level Earning Potential

By the time SCU Leavey Online MBA graduates reach the midpoint of their careers, they have, on average, nearly doubled their starting salaries. Their median mid-career salary is $167,000, and more than 24,000 of our business school alumni have found new roles in prominent tech-focused companies.5


Find the Right Master’s Program For You

Browse the online graduate degrees available at the SCU Leavey School of Business, and follow the links below to learn more about specific offerings.

Online MBA

The Online MBA program from Santa Clara University can transform you into a true Silicon Valley Professional. Choose from five available concentrations—Finance, Marketing, Data Science and Business Analytics, Leading Innovative Organizations, and Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation—or diversify your studies across a range of business topics and skills.


Explore the Online MBA

Online MS in Business Analytics

Harness the power of data to help businesses make better decisions. You’ll learn Big Data modeling, reinforcement learning, cloud computing, cloud computing architecture, natural language processing, and deep learning in this data-focused Online MSBA program.

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Online MS in Finance & Analytics

Designed with input from leading financial minds in Silicon Valley, the Online MS in Finance and Analytics is a crucial professional building block for anyone working within the modern finance, banking, cryptocurrency, and investment markets.

Explore the Online MSFA

Online MS in Marketing

Master contemporary marketing technology (MarTech) with the Online Master of Science in Marketing program. The Online MS in Marketing can be completed in as little as one year and features a practical, tech-forward curriculum that’s essential for progressive marketing leaders.

Explore the Online MSM

Upcoming Application Deadlines for Online Programs

MBA

Jan
31
Preferred Deadline
January 31
Spring 2024 Term
Feb
25
Priority Deadline
February 25
Spring 2024 Term
Mar
15
Application Deadline
March 15
Spring 2024 Term
Apr
2
Next Start
April 2
Spring 2024 Term

MSBA, MSFA, MSM

Jan
31
Preferred Deadline
January 31
Spring 2024 Term
Feb
25
Priority Deadline
Febraury 25
Spring 2024 Term
Mar
15
Application Deadline
March 15
Spring 2024 Term
Apr
2
Next Start
April 2
Spring 2024 Term
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Claim Your Spot in Silicon Valley

“I knew that with SCU's prestige in Silicon Valley, I could feel confident that companies would respect my education.” - Robert W., MBA ‘21

A degree from the SCU Leavey School of Business speaks volumes in Silicon Valley. But it isn’t just our physical location that ties us to the region—we have deep-rooted relationships and a lasting legacy that solidify our place in this global innovation hub.

  • Grow your network with accomplished students and alumni from local and global powerhouse companies
  • Be mentored and taught by distinguished faculty who excel as teachers, researchers, scholars, and business leaders
  • Gain the skills employers really need in curriculums designed and reviewed by Silicon Valley executives

At SCU, you’ll acquire the knowledge and skills to advance in the most in-demand fields, and gain a vast network of high-performing alumni, professors and mentors—with or without the California zip code. Once you graduate, you’ll already be tapped into the tech capital of the nation and ready for a career in one of the hottest job markets.

Make our connections your connections.

Our MBA alumni, students, faculty, and advisory board include C-suite individuals from:

Apple
LinkedIn
Tesla
Cisco
Google
Amazon
Adobe
GoPro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the application deadlines for the online programs?

The SCU Online MBA, MS in Marketing, MS in Finance and Analytics and MS in Business Analytics programs each operate on a quarterly schedule. Current application deadlines for all four programs can be found here.

What networking opportunities are available to SCU online students?

Santa Clara’s online graduate business programs provide extensive opportunities for students to network with each other, faculty, Silicon Valley-area professionals and program alumni. These opportunities include quarterly company tours, case study competitions, student clubs and other activities. “Leavey News & Notes,” a monthly newsletter distributed to all SCU Leavey School of Business students, provides an overview of upcoming events, specialty courses, company visits and student development organizations.

To learn more about networking opportunities associated with our online programs and to download the “Leavey News & Notes” newsletter, please visit the networking page.

Can I complete these programs while also working full-time?

Santa Clara recognizes that online master’s degrees are an essential option for today’s working professionals. However, not everyone has the time or financial freedom to interrupt their careers for a full-time, on-ground master’s degree program. That’s why we offer the SCU online graduate programs through a robust digital interface with courses that can be completed anytime, anywhere.

All of our online programs have been designed with working professionals in mind. Course content is delivered asynchronously, which allows you to log in, view lectures and assignments and submit required work as your schedule allows.

Exclusive: Leadership Development

Make Leadership Your Priority

Now is the time to expand your leadership skills, guided by the experts in the Leavey School of Business. Register today to receive a specially curated series of leadership development emails. You’ll gain access to a faculty-led discussion of strategies that combine to build successful leadership, select publications on getting hired in Silicon Valley and making ethical decisions in business, and insider insights on employment trends in the heart of Big Tech.

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Legacy Driven. Future Focused.


Santa Clara University has been innovating longer than there’s been a “Silicon Valley.” When the Leavey School of Business was founded over 100 years ago, it was with the vision to cultivate ethical business leaders who transform the world. Our deep traditions of values-based learning deftly intersect business and education, creating inspired and impactful leaders out of all of our students.

When you become an SCU Leavey student, you will join this deeply rooted Silicon Valley network and gain access to incredible opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and corporate leadership.

Ready to Join Us?

AACSB Accreditation at SCU Leavey School of Business

Every year, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) reveals its list of members, a recognition reserved for only the most prestigious business schools. Less than 6% of business schools hold this distinction worldwide—and SCU Leavey is one of them.6

At Santa Clara, we strongly believe in the AACSB accreditation’s standards to ensure the highest value for our online graduates’ education. AACSB accreditation requires an evolving curriculum focused on continuous improvement and relevance. Because of this ongoing quest for excellence, students can feel confident that their education at SCU Leavey includes the most up-to-date, significant business skills they need to thrive in today's business landscape. That knowledge, in addition to thoughtful wisdom and guidance from our faculty, helps dramatically improve our students’ experiences and outcomes.

Gabriel L. '20 candidate

From Our Students

I get to work with some of the most brilliant minds in Silicon Valley here in this program.
GABRIEL L.
MBA ’20

Diverse Backgrounds, Shared Ambitions

Form relationships with and study alongside students from a wide variety of industries that range from aerospace and biotechnology to consulting and finance. You’ll find common ground in your drive for advancement, thirst for knowledge, and history of excellence.7

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Consulting / Market Research
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Government / Politics
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HR
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Enginereeing
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