Vision, Mission, and Values

As Silicon Valley’s largest and oldest public university, San Jose State University has been serving the educational needs of our community and its global marketplace since 1857. Founded in 1928, the College of Business has been accredited since 1967 by the AACSB International, the world’s preeminent accreditation body for business schools.  We are the largest provider of business graduates to Silicon Valley and a major contributor to what the Valley is today.

Vision: The Lucas College and Graduate School of Business inspires and empowers students to succeed as responsible innovators, leaders, and society members who will drive positive and sustainable change in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Mission: We are the 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.