SCU Leavey Blog
A Closer Look at the Online Learning Experience
In the last decade, online learning has made tremendous strides. The number of students taking online education courses has grown steadily since 2002, even despite a decrease in higher education enrollment overall.1 Technology has given millions th...
For a person busy with work and life, the ability to study online to earn your degree can be a game-changer. By studying online, you save commuting time and it gives you the chance to learn when and where you want. Still, by knowing the best strategies for studying online, you can make sure that the...
So you made it through application season and now you’re waiting to see where you got in, but for most MBA programs, there’s one more step: the MBA interview. It might be in-person, or if you’re applying for an online MBA program like the one at Santa Clara University, your interview may be cond...
If you want to go further in business, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree can help get you there. MBAs are required for many management positions, they're seen as beneficial when companies are considering candidates for leadership roles, and they can help increase both start...
A traditional MBA typically takes about two years to complete, but several factors can affect how long it takes any individual to finish his or her degree. We’ve laid out the key factors to evaluate in order to create a plan that works for you and choose the MBA program that best meets your needs.
Once you’ve made the decision to get your MBA or other graduate business degree, the next hurdle appears before you: figuring out what, if any, standardized tests you need to take. Many graduate business schools require that applicants submit scores for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT...
As long as poor course performance doesn’t become an ongoing issue, failing one class isn’t going to torpedo your ability to earn an MBA. With an attentive response and an eye on self-improvement, you can recover from such a momentary setback.
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With an undergraduate degree in a non-business subject, current Santa Clara University Online MBA student Jennifer Nguyen knew she would need an MBA to accelerate her career in the corporate world of Silicon Valley. Learn more about Jennifer’s time in the program and the connections she’s made so far in our video above.
In our video, you can hear about Harold Tran's decision to pursue his Online MBA and how becoming a Silicon Valley Professional is his next step on this leadership quest.
Voices of the Online MBA: Gabe Limon, Current Student
What led Gabe Limon to apply to Santa Clara University's Online MBA program is simple: He wanted to advance his career as a recruiter and a leader on a team of recruiters.
But his ultimate decision to enroll at SCU ran deeper: He w...
Grad school recommendation letters are meant to establish your proficiency as a professional and your capability to succeed both in your graduate program and in your career after graduation.
The More Mentors, The Merrier
Variety, as we know, is the spice of life. At times, however, professionals cling to the opinion of a sole mentor, one from their workplace or field that they believe can provide the definitive feedback they need to hear. But is a singular mentor enough to handle al...
One of the first questions prospective students ask about Santa Clara University's new Online MBA is what sets it apart from the many other programs offered nationwide.
Regardless of your academic background, writing a strong admissions essay that communicates your desired learning goals and envisioned career outcomes is something that students often struggle with.
A Closer Look into Our Network of Alumni
Santa Clara University and the Leavey School of Business have been educating innovative and ethical leaders for decades. Our alumni have held, or currently hold, a wide variety of roles in a number of industries.
As a prospective or current student, under...
Already we know the powerful influence mentors can have on our lives as working professionals. But what if no one from your professional past or current workplace springs to mind as a potential mentor? Or maybe you already have a professional mentor but don’t quite feel like they’re able to advise...
Every day, we’re each presented with a sequence of opportunities in our working lives. The decisions we make in the office—from the way we approach our peers to how we handle a project crisis—allow us to drive our careers in the...
How to Identify a Mentor in the Workplace and Grow as a Professional
Mentorships have been established practices to help aspiring professionals gain relevant experience and practical skills for hundreds of years.1 However, for this relationship to work, both the protege and the mentor must be wi...