Discover how our LCoB faculty provide students with fascinating and innovative experiential learning opportunities. Some topics include the various facets of AI in business, hospitality management and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, supply chain logistics in natural disasters and the Entrepreneurship Lab (E-Lab) program, where students are paired up with startups for a semester long internship.

The 7th Annual Women in Leadership League (WILL) Conference, held on March 8, 2024, kicked off with an inspirational fireside chat with Adobe’s CPO and Executive VP of Employee Experience Gloria Chen and SJSU President, Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson. Break out group sessions followed where attendees were able to discuss career and life journeys and personal perspectives on leadership.

This academic year was rich with entrepreneurial spirit! The Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge’s 20th convening in November amassed 87 applications, all vying for first place bragging rights. In May, the Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition announced the winners of its 22nd competition and the $10,000 first place prize. The student group, Plastic Purge, made a splash in both events and was also a finalist in Poets&Quants' BIG IdeaBounce 2024.

The LCoB’s 2024-2025 scholarship cycle saw more than double the applicants than the previous year, with 572 applications submitted!

Approximately $600K has been awarded to deserving and aspirational students looking to make their mark in the business world and an impact on SJSU.

The LCoB's goal for next year’s cycle is to surpass 900 applicants.

Star Wars Themed Carnival Paves Way For New Tradition
With the goal of bringing together students, alumni and faculty in a fun setting, the LCoB hosted its inaugural school year finale carnival on May 4, 2024.

Spearheaded by LCoB student clubs and supported by the Dean's office, the inspiring event made great use of the date with its theme, "Star Wars- May the 4th Be With You!" Guests were encouraged to wear clothing inspired by the galaxy far, far away.

Assistant Professor Kezban Yagci Sokat was recently recognized as one of AACSB's Influential Leaders. 

The Influential Leaders initiative recognizes outstanding alumni and faculty researchers from AACSB-accredited business schools creating lasting impact in society.

Assistant Professor Lucille Headrick was featured on Poets&Quants’ annual list of the 40 best MBA professors under the age of 40. 

Poets&Quants is considered an authority on the top business schools in the world and offers in-depth analysis of B-school rankings and full-time MBA programs.

Welcoming Gary Richman - 2024 Encore Fellow

Gary Richman has been a strategy, business and marketing leader in the technology industry for over 30 years. As an Encore-SVCE Fellow, Richman will be advising and mentoring our student entrepreneurs, including those selected for the ZinnStarter program.

The Career Launch Initiative (CLI) is a two session program that provides students the opportunity to build a toolkit for success and enhance their confidence for future career paths. The sessions are engaging, involving students, faculty members and professionals, many of whom are SJSU alumni.

The 14th annual Economic Summit took place on June 13, 2024 at SJSU. It was an honor to host Dr. Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics LLC, and Dinesh Nirmal, senior VP for products at IBM Software, to discuss the future of the economy and the role of artificial intelligence. 

Located in ADM255 and open Monday through Friday, SJSU's Career Center provides an array of services to our student population. Their helpful staff can be easily reached by phone, email or even Live Chat during office hours. From job/internship search strategies and career planning, to free professional headshots and resume and interview tools, the career center can assist with all career preparation aspects.

This year our online MBA program ranked in Poets&Quants Top 50 Nationally, and #2 among public universities in California.

These rankings showcase how our programs, guest speakers, and courses, such as the Silicon Valley Experience, offer students unparalleled insights and transform the lives of first-generation college students.