Explore SCU’s Online Business Master’s Degrees
Reimagine what an online education can be.
Experience the excellence of Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business from wherever you are in the world with our suite of online business master’s degrees. Known for a long tradition of academic achievement and principled leadership, SCU Leavey is proud to offer our top-ranked Online MBA, Online MS in Business Analytics, Online MS in Finance and Analytics and Online MS in Marketing through a seamless, engaging digital platform. With a blend of principles-driven curricula and coveted business specialties, our nationally recognized programs will take your career to new heights.
In an area distinctly known for its innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration, the mission of the Leavey School of Business is to create a collaborative learning environment for leaders of competence, conscience and compassion. We leverage our alumni, faculty, students and professional connections to ignite our passions and inform our learning. Everything you learn at SCU Leavey—from our rigorous academics to extensive networking opportunities—will prepare you for a prosperous life and career like nowhere else.
Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Earn your master’s degree online with Santa Clara University. Our online programs through the Leavey School of Business offer you the best of our 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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Four Elite Degrees to Choose From
Depending on your current role or career ambitions, you can pursue any one of our four online business master’s degrees: 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).
Online MBA
The Online MBA from Santa Clara University can transform you into a true Silicon Valley Professional. Choose from three available concentrations—Leading Innovative Organizations, Finance and Marketing—or diversify your studies across a range of business topics and skills.
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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.
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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.
Meet Your Professors
Dedicated to finding innovative solutions to any and all problems, the Leavey School of Business faculty is composed of experienced leaders in business. Across each of our four online business master’s degrees, our professors have made their names in Silicon Valley and beyond. They excel as teachers, researchers, scholars and business leaders. And even better: they’re committed to doing whatever it takes to help you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself.
Admissions Requirements
All online master’s degree applicants must submit all of the appropriate materials in order to be considered for admission. Those interested in applying should review the complete admissions requirements by clicking the button below.
Which Santa Clara Online Business Master’s Degree Is Right for You?
| Online MBA | Online MS in Marketing | Online MS in Finance and Analytics | Online MS in Business Analytics | |
| Time to Completion | As few as 2 years | As little as 1 year | As little as 1 year | As little as 1 year |
| Program Format | Online, asynchronous | Online, asynchronous | Online, asynchronous | Online, asynchronous |
| GMAT/GRE Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GMAT/GRE Waiver Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expedited Alumni Admission Pathway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Program Credits | 70 units | 36 units | 36 units | 42 units |
| Electives | 26 units | 18 units | 12 units | 10 units |
| Concentrations Available* | 6: Leading Innovative Organizations, Marketing, Finance, Data Science and Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation, Food Entrepreneurship | No | No | No |
| On-Campus Requirements | 2: On-campus residencies at the start and end of the program | On-campus residency weekend at the start of the program | 1 on-campus residency | 1 on-campus residency |
| Annual Program Starts | 4 (winter, spring, summer, fall) | 2 (spring and fall) | 2 (spring and fall) | 2 (spring and fall) |
| Minimum GPA Required for Admission | None | None | 3.0 cumulative GPA | 3.0 cumulative GPA |
| Work Experience Required | 3 or more years of professional work experience | None | None | None |
| Essays Required for Admission | 3 short business essays | 3 short business essays | 3 short business essays | 3 short business essays |
| Letters of Recommendation Required | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Interview Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition per Credit Hour** | $1,234/unit | $1,146/unit | $1,358/unit | $1,358/unit |
| Total Tuition** | $86,380 | $41,256 | $48,888 | $57,036 |
| Leavey Scholarships Available | See scholarship page | See scholarship page | See scholarship page | See scholarship page |
| Application Fee | $158 | $158 | $158 | $158 |
*Food Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation concentrations require completion of on-campus courses.
**Tuition rate is subject to change annually.
| Online MBA | Online MS in Marketing | Online MS in Finance and Analytics | Online MS in Business Analytics | |
| Current Goals | - Grow your network - Get promoted - Increase your salary - Expand your career options | - Position yourself to advance in the field of marketing - Pivot into marketing - Grow your network | - Transition from data practitioner to strategist - Find a lucrative job as analyst/advisor | - Land a job in one of the fastest growing in-demand fields in tech - Become a leader who helps shape the data story |
| Long-Term Career Aspirations | - Upper management or C-suite position | - Marketing management role - CMO (long-term goal) | - Upper management or C-suite position | - Upper management role such as CTO or Chief Data Officer |
| Motivations | - Desire to make professional connections - Belief in a well-rounded, customizable education | - Desire to be an expert marketer - Belief in the importance of adaptability | - Desire to grow and evolve analytics knowledge and toolkit - Belief in need for data to be translated into an actionable story | - Desire to provide informed decisions and concrete answers - Belief in using data to drive business growth |
| Program Is Perfect if You... | - Want the freedom to choose multiple electives - Value a flexible schedule and work/life balance - Would benefit from access to a Silicon Valley network | - Are deeply fascinated by marketing technology and its uses - Want a focus on marketing with a grounding in management fundamentals - Value a flexible schedule and work/life balance | - Are inquisitive and interested in solving business challenges through analytical methods - Want an experiential learning element that connects you to Silicon Valley companies - Value a flexible schedule and work/life balance | - Want to learn from (and among) those who share your passion for data - Are interested in joining alums who are now working at companies such as Intel, Tesla, LinkedIn, McAfee, GoPro - Value a flexible schedule and work/life balance |
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I have made some valuable connections with people from the Online MBA program. Understanding what they do at work and their reason for doing an MBA has given me new perspectives of what direction I could go with my MBA.
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