Lucas Graduate School of Business - San José State University

Lucas

Graduate

School

of

Business

In partnership with the College of Engineering and College of Science

San Jos¨¦ State University¡¯s Lucas Graduate School of Business delivers highly

respected degree options for those looking to develop critical professional skills and

acquire the expertise essential to succeed in today¡¯s global business environment.

Propel your career to the next level. Stand out to future employers.

MBA Options

? Evenings for working professionals

? One year accelerated

? Two year full-time

Dual Degree MBA & MS Engineering

MS in Biotechnology

MS in Medical Product Development Management

MS in Taxation

MS in Accountancy

MS in Transportation Management

Be the Force of Silicon Valley. Apply now.

To learn more, please visit our website at sjsu.edu/lucasschool

Forbes ranked SJSU as one of the top 20

among ¡°Colleges That Will Make You Rich¡±

Executive-Style MBA: A part-time, flexible evening

The program begins in the Summer term in an

Language, Sociology, Natural Science or Social

program that was developed to work around the

accelerated format. During the Fall and Spring

Science foundation, making it one of the most

constraints of a working professional¡¯s full schedule.

terms, courses typically meet one evening or

unique and coveted programs that the Lucas School

Classes are held evenings and Saturdays in accelerated

afternoon per week during the 16-week semester

offers. This intensive day program is designed for

eight-week cycles with some classes online. Classes

cycle. A limited number of accelerated electives

full-time study, and is a cohort model, allowing

meet at Techmart in Santa Clara, the meeting hub

are available during the second Summer term.

students to begin together and move through the

for professionals just like you. On the whole, our

Interested in studying abroad? You may also study

thirteen month program in unison. You will also

student body is a multicultural assembly. The learning

with partnering schools during your second Summer

have access to paid internship opportunities within

environment is like no other ¨C experience diverse

at the Lucas School. The Conventional MBA

the thirteen months of study. Classes are offered

thinking and the rush of being among other inspired

program may be completed in 18-24 months.

in 2-weekcycles and meet during the day on the

professionals in Silicon Valley. The Executive-Style

San Jos¨¦ State University campus. A hands-on,

MBA program may be completed in 24-36 months.

MBA/MSE Dual Degree: The Lucas School, in

MBA-One: A unique, full-time cohort program that

of Engineering, has developed an accelerated

will help you maximize your potential quickly and

dual-degree graduate program, offering a unified

with optimum ROI ¨C allowing you to return to the

MBA and a Master of Science degree in Engineering

workforce at a higher salary in record time. The

(MSE). The MBA/MSE is designed to work around

MBA-One is an accelerated program that is completed

the time constraints of your work-life schedule with

in 12 months of intensive study. You¡¯ll be joining

classes held on evenings and Saturdays in accelerated

inspired peers who come from all parts of the nation

eight-week cycles. Classes meet at Techmart in Santa

and the globe. Classes are held at convenient times on

Clara, the meeting hub for our students and professionals.

weekdays for six, eight-week sessions. Classes meet

The MBA/MSE program is offered in a cohort

off-campus at Techmart in Santa Clara, a meeting

fashion, where all students take the same classes ¨C

hub for Silicon Valley high-tech professionals. Enjoy

emerging with two degrees within 34-36 months.

20 elective courses. Not only is the MST program

while building relationships that will last a lifetime.

MS in Accountancy (MSA): An accelerated program

full-time, and complete your degree in 12 months,

designed for the non-accounting major which

or part time and be out in 24-36 months. Individuals

Conventional MBA: A full-time cohort program

provides thorough instruction in the theory and

who have passed the CPA exam may use that in the

where you will thrive in the rich and vibrant

practice of accounting. The MSA is offered once a

admission process in lieu of the GMAT. Individuals

atmosphere of the San Jos¨¦ State University campus.

year, starting in Summer with orientation and classes

who already have an LLM (tax) or MST degree, may

This MBA program attracts high achievers from a

beginning in late May. The curriculum builds on a

take five additional courses to earn an Advanced

variety of academic, career and cultural backgrounds.

Liberal Arts, English, Mathematics, History, Foreign

Certificate in High Tech Tax or General Taxation.

the experience of a rigorous cohort style of learning

cooperation with the Charles W. Davidson College

interdisciplinary approach makes this program one

of the most innovative programs available anywhere

for non-accounting majors.

MS in Taxation (MST): a program with many unique

features setting it apart from other programs. The

courses are scheduled to avoid classes during busy

tax season times. Classes are held evenings and

Saturdays in eight- to ten-week cycles with some

classes online. Classes meet at Techmart in Santa

Clara, a meeting hub for high-tech professionals. In

addition to the required core courses, we offer over

convenient, it¡¯s flexible too; choose to attend either

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MBA STUDENTS

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MSA STUDENTS

OVERVIEW

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MST STUDENTS

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/mba

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/msa

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/mst

MBA

INFORMATION SESSION

MSA

INFORMATION SESSION

MST

INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

6:00 ¨C 7:30pm

Reserve your space now!

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/mba/infosession

UPCOMING

MST PROGRAM

EVENTS:

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

6:00 ¨C 8:00pm

Reserve your space now!

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/msa/infosession

27TH ANNUAL TEI-SJSU

HIGH TECH TAX INSTITUTE

Wednesday, November 7 & 8, 2011

Location: Palo Alto

Register at tax-

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

6:00 ¨C 8:00pm

Reserve your space now!

sjsu.edu/lucasschool/prospective/mst/InfoSession/

2ND ANNUAL TEI-SJSU TAX POLICY

CONFERENCE - TAX REFORM:

STATUS, ANALYSIS AND COMPARISONS

Friday, February 3, 2012

Location: Santa Clara

Preliminary agenda at tax-

Donald &

Sally Lucas

Lucas Graduate School of Business

In 2006 the Donald and Sally Lucas

Graduate School of Business

came into existence as a result

of the largest private gift that

SJSU has ever received.

San Jos¨¦ State University

The Donald & Sally Lucas Graduate

School of Business is powered by

its Silicon Valley innovation and

high-tech location and is recognized

for its excellence in global business

education.

The gift funds endowed professorships, faculty

fellowships, a global scholars-in-residence program

and graduate scholarships. For many years before

and after providing this gift, Don and Sally have

shown their loyalty to their alma mater. Don has

As part of SJSU¡¯s College of Business, our vision is

served as the Chair of the SJSU Tower Board,

to become a leading institution recognized for its

Don and Sally served as Co-Chairs of the Dr. Martin

excellence in global business education. Our mission

Luther King, Jr. Library Committee and they

is grounded in four core values: Excellence, Ethics,

contributed to the SJSU Heritage Gateways project.

Creativity and Communications. We are the

The couple continue to be supporters of the arts,

? Our faculty is passionate about pursuing continued

research that informs their teaching ¨C which in

accelerated one-year MBA, a two-year Conventional

turn cycles back to the knowledge base of the

MBA or a Master of Science in Accountancy. Our

Silicon Valley region and beyond. Our investment

Master of Science in Taxation program can also be

in thought leadership contributes to the vibrancy

completed in one-year by full-time students.

of our university and our external community.

other worthy causes. Don attributes his success in

from an Executive-Style MBA, a dual-degree MBA/

the student body gives real meaning to the term

Master of Science in Engineering, Master of Science

global. It affords our students the opportunity

in Taxation and Master of Science in Transportation

to study international business approaches and

Management.

make connections that will be an asset to them

throughout their careers.

Get down to business at the Lucas School ¨C as you

prestigious AACSB International (The Association

Don Lucas (BS ¡®59) and Sally Lucas (BA ¡®57)

become immersed in what The Princeton Review

to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), an

honor bestowed on fewer than 5% of business

schools worldwide. This highly coveted

accreditation has also been awarded to other

respected institutions, such as Stanford University,

UC Berkeley and Santa Clara University.

The Lucas School student body is diverse, bright and

The MBA-One program

provided me with a great

network of professionals

in Silicon Valley. I built

lasting relationships

working with dedicated

individuals which in turn

have led to excellent work

opportunities for me.

determined. We match their commitment with rich

benefits only the Lucas School can provide:

? The Lucas Graduate School of Business is

San Jos¨¦ State University rated 10th overall among the West¡¯s top public universitys.

recognizes as ¡°one of the best business schools in

The Princeton Review

has identified the

Lucas Graduate School

as one of the best

MBA colleges

in the United States

the nation.¡± The Lucas School brings Silicon Valley

businesses and executives into the classroom for

hands-on learning, making innovation your frame of

mind. You can expect a real world approach as you

learn from peers, faculty and the Silicon Valley

business executives with first hand accounts and

experience that will shape your worldview. Learn

from a combination of case studies, lectures, research,

team projects, data analysis, company tours, panel

discussions and presentations delivered by members

powered by its Silicon Valley innovation and

of the business community. You will examine a

high-tech location with a learning environment

variety of Silicon Valley business practices and

that reflects the region¡¯s passion for technology

will be challenged to respond with innovative and

and forward thinking.

practical business solutions to complex business

situations. Develop your entrepreneurial spirit and

? Our programs are designed to be flexible to

foster life-long relationships.

meet the demands of a full-time student or a

working professional.

? A high-value education with a global focus,

innovative programs, and deep ties to the

Silicon Valley business community and local,

regional and global business leaders.

? Our distinguished faculty provides an experiential,

¡ª Mital Poddar

in Biotechnology or a Master of Science in Medical

professionals.

and later gained international accreditation by the

to his education at SJSU.

The Science Partner Program: Choose from a Master

Product Development Management ¨C for Biotech

The College of Business was established in 1928

the Lucas Dealership Group and Lucas Trust Ventures

The Working Professional Program Portfolio: Choose

? The international diversity of the faculty and

institution of opportunity in Silicon Valley.

programs for disadvantaged children, and many

The Full-Time Program Portfolio: Choose from an

The Lucas Graduate School of Business is

sustained by established degree programs

and a growing list of supportive features, such

as the Lucas endowed professorships, research

fellowships, international visiting scholars,

programs for career placement, internships and

real-world business education focused on excellence

deep connections to Silicon Valley. We offer four

in teaching and applied research ¨C serving the needs

MBA and three Master of Science degrees that are

of a diverse and multicultural student population.

packaged into a variety of Program Portfolios:

Silicon Valley companies

employ more graduates from

San Jos¨¦ State University than

from any other university in the

U.S. The Lucas Graduate School

of Business is proud to be a part

of the value they seek.

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