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Powering Organizational Excellence with Silicon Valley Insights
The Leavey Executive Center partners with companies and universities to create custom learning experiences. Our high-impact programs help business leaders, managers, and professionals tackle the speed and complexity of today's business environment. We offer the fast-paced practical learning needed to advance your potential and improve your organization. Our center always incorporates a Silicon Valley angle in its program designs and faculty selection while promoting our university’s vision of building a more humane, just, and sustainable world. Design a program with us today!
Powering Organizations and Individuals to Change the Game
Merging the Leavey School of Business’ network of Silicon Valley thought leaders and innovators with Santa Clara University’s long tradition of ethical education, the Leavey Executive Center empowers you or your workforce with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to drive your industry forward.
Business Elevated at the Leavey School of Business
The Leavey School of Business is Silicon Valley’s premier business school for working professionals, with the region’s top-ranked executive and professional MBA programs. Offering a full portfolio of MBA, MS, and undergraduate degrees, Leavey aims to provide students with a mastery of ethical, innovative leadership rooted in integrity.
Bringing Silicon Valley to the World
Nestled in Silicon Valley, the Leavey Executive Center harnesses innovation to create impactful and practical professional education experiences and to provide opportunities for program participants to engage directly with industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists.
Our Topics of Expertise
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership is a mindset, not a title. Learn how to inspire others to drive collective positive change.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Harness the fearless spirit of Silicon Valley. Turn challenges into opportunities through innovation and growth.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance
Master the art of the deal by navigating board dynamics and leveraging your personal brand and network.
Digital Finance
Digital Finance
Discover the emerging forces transforming the financial landscape. Learn how to overcome the challenges in this dynamic field.
AI-Centered Enterprise
AI-Centered Enterprise
Provide leaders with skills and knowledge they need to effectively lead in the field of AI.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Harness the fearless spirit of Silicon Valley. Turn challenges into opportunities through innovation and growth.
View a Sample Program Agenda on Sustainability For Executives →
Strategic Innovation
Strategic Innovation
Build the mindset to drive breakthrough innovation by shaping culture, applying human-centered frameworks, launching new ventures, and harnessing emerging technologies.
View a Sample Program Agenda on Strategic Innovation In Silicon Valley →
Heroic Leadership
Heroic Leadership
Cultivate a values-based approach to leadership in this online workshop.
Meet our Silicon Valley Experts
Leverage our network of faculty members, alumni, and industry experts to improve your organization.
W.M. Keck Foundation Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation
Strategic Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Finance and Business Analytics
Financial Management, FinTech
Organizations
Explore the essentials of board relationships, including the roles of shareholders, officers, and directors. Understand the key elements of an effectively run board and the fiduciary duties of its members.
Master the art of negotiation by learning effective frameworks and language. Build strong relationships with founders, CEOs, investors, boards, employees, and suppliers. Practice negotiation techniques through early-stage exercises and understand the complexities of counteroffers and ongoing relationships.
Discover how product management plays a crucial role in organizational success. Learn how product managers can effectively control critical factors of product strategy and avoid common pitfalls in various situations.
Understand the dynamics that make teamwork effective or ineffective and develop a toolkit of preventative and corrective actions. Explore how organizational culture can significantly impact a company's success and learn how to foster a positive and productive environment.
Partner Programs
Identify disruptive innovation trends in Silicon Valley and develop strategies to address opportunities and threats. Learn how to lead your organization through these changes successfully.
Explore the rise of generative AI and the underlying "Transformer" neural network technology. Discover how generative AI can be applied to various enterprise applications and understand the ethical considerations involved. Learn how companies can use multidimensional data to stay competitive.
Understand why Silicon Valley is a hub for innovation in DeepTech, Fintech, Regtech, Insuretech, Edtech, Medtech, Healthtech, and Blockchain. Through case studies, lectures, exercises, and discussions, gain insights into what makes Silicon Valley a global leader in innovation.
Develop the key qualities of entrepreneurial leadership, including elements of being a leader, asking critical questions, fostering innovation, and building a diverse team. Explore disruption, growth, and change in startup culture and understand the path to exit.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find a few sample agendas at https://www.scu.edu/execed/custom/ under “Our Topics of Expertise”.
Our custom programs can be delivered in person at Santa Clara University, at a location of your choice, virtually, or in a hybrid format. For the best learning experience, we strongly recommend in-person sessions.
Our programs are led by a blend of SCU faculty, adjunct instructors, and industry professionals, combining academic theory with real-world application.
We offer meal packages as an option for all program participants.
On campus housing is available to groups during our University’s summer break. We can also provide hotel recommendations nearby.
Cost of a custom program will vary depending on the content, duration, and requirements such as meals and transportation. Please contact leaveyexecutivecenter@scu.edu so we can customize the learning experience for you.
We offer group discounts for our open enrollment programs. Please contact us at leaveyexecutivecenter@scu.edu with the name of the program you're interested in and your group size.
The certificate programs at the Leavey Executive Center do not offer credits towards a degree at Santa Clara University.