About Us
Founded in 1928, the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business has been accredited since 1967 by AACSB International, the world’s preeminent accreditation body for business schools. We are the largest contributor of business graduates to Silicon Valley and a major contributor to what the Valley is today. Like the university in which it is housed, The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business reflects the vibrant, multi-cultural and global atmosphere of Silicon Valley. With more than 175 faculty and 6,000 students, our college offers students global opportunities, while holding strong ties to Silicon Valley companies.
Through our undergraduate schools and departments, we deliver thirteen business concentrations and our graduate school provides advanced degrees and certificates in business, accounting, finance, taxation and transportation management. Our Centers and Institutes offer unique opportunities for students to hone their knowledge and skills in tax, accounting, financial services, operations management, global leadership and entrepreneurship.
Vision: The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business inspires and empowers students to succeed as responsible innovators, leaders, and members of society who will drive positive and sustainable change in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Mission: We are the premier business school of opportunity in Silicon Valley dedicated to the inclusive, equitable, and transformative education of tomorrow’s workforce, which we achieve through innovative learning experiences, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with our local and global communities.
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Rankings
Poets&Quants’ Best Undergraduate Business Schools Of 2025
- Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Ranked #1 Among Public Undergraduate
Business Schools in California and Top 100 in the Nation
- Ranked #1 among public undergraduate business schools in California
Poets&Quants’ Best Online MBA Programs For 2025
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- Ranked #34 in the United States
- Ranked #2 among all public universities in California
Fortune's Best MBA Programs – International Business for 2025
- Best International Business MBA
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- Ranked #11 in the United States
- Ranked #2 among all public universities in California
Fortune’s Best MBA Programs for 2025
- Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Named One of Fortune’s Top 50 Best MBA
Programs for 2025
- Ranked #47 in the United States
- Ranked #5 among public universities
Poets&Quants’ Best Online MBA Programs For 2024
- Lucas College and Graduate School Online MBA Program Ranks Top 50 Nationally, #2 Among
Public Universities in California
- Ranked #44 in the United States
- Ranked #2 among public universities in California
U.S. News & World Report's 2023-24 Best Undergraduate Business Programs in California
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- Ranked in the top 20 among undergraduate business programs in California
Wall Street Journal List for High-Paying Jobs in Accounting
- Wall Street Journal Ranks SJSU #1 Among Public Universities in the Country for Accounting
Salaries for Graduates
- Ranked #1 among public universities in the United States.
Wall Street Journal List for High-Paying Jobs in Marketing
- Wall Street Journal Ranks SJSU #2 Among Public Universities in the Country for Marketing
Salaries for Graduates
- Ranked #2 among public universities in the United States.
Wall Street Journal List for High-Paying Jobs in High-Paying Careers in Tech, Finance and Management Consulting
- The Top Colleges for High-Paying Careers in Finance, Tech and Consulting
- Ranked #7 for tech salaries
- Ranked #20 for management consulting salaries