Business Management and Leadership Degree
Become the Leader You've Always Wanted to Follow: The Saint Mary's Business Management and Leadership Degree
A Business Management and Leadership degree from Saint Mary's College prepares you for the real demands of business. Not just today, but across a career. Grounded in the San Francisco Bay Area's culture of innovation, the program develops leaders who think clearly, act ethically, and build organizations worth working for. Guided by world-renowned faculty, you'll build a forward-looking management perspective from day one, learning to lead with empathy while tackling complex business challenges.
Business Leadership With a Broader Purpose
Today's business environment is fast-moving, competitive, and shaped by emerging AI technologies. Thriving in it takes more than technical skills. It takes a framework for navigating complexity. The Business Management and Leadership curriculum gives you that foundation, with an emphasis on creative problem-solving, sustainable development, and the advancement of the common good.
Leading with Purpose
The Business Management and Leadership major at Saint Mary’s is unlike any other business degree program. Here, we give students the tools and support they need, not just to lead well, but to be good leaders. That means preparing you to make organizational decisions that mutually benefit employees, communities, and the environment in addition to stakeholders and shareholders.
Business Student for a Day
A Preview of Your Future
Curious about life as a Saint Mary's business student? Our program gives you a firsthand look at SEBA by:
- Attending real classes led by our esteemed faculty.
- Meeting current SEBA students for insights on academic and campus life.
- Enjoying lunch at Oliver Hall and connecting with other students.
- Touring the campus and exploring its resources.
- Experiencing the excitement of a Saint Mary’s athletic event.
Dive into the vibrant life of a Saint Mary’s business student!
AACSB Accredited Business School
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| Among the Top 6% of Business Schools WorldwideBeing among the top 6% of business schools worldwide reflects more than just academic excellence—it embodies Saint Mary’s deep commitment to its Lasallian roots. AACSB accreditation ensures that undergraduate and graduate Gaels receive a rigorous, globally recognized education grounded in ethical leadership, innovation, and service to others. This distinction aligns with our mission to prepare future business leaders who are not only skilled professionals but also compassionate changemakers, dedicated to creating a positive impact in their communities and beyond. |
Degree Curriculum
What can you do with a degree in Business Management & Leadership?
A Business Management and Leadership degree builds skills in decision-making, ethics, innovation, and strategy for roles across industries. (*Some careers may require additional certification or graduate study)
Business Consultant
Advise clients on leadership development, operational efficiency, and growth strategy across industries and organizational functions.
Business Strategist / Corporate Planning
Lead strategic planning and business development initiatives, typically within large or high-growth organizations.
Founder / Entrepreneur
Build and lead your own venture, or take on broad business development responsibilities within an early-stage company.
Human Resources / People Operations
Support recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and employee development to build a healthy, high-performing organization.
Technology Consultant
Bridge business and technology by advising organizations on digital strategy, systems implementation, and operational transformation.
Project Manager
Plan scope, timelines, and budgets; coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives on time.
Product Manager
Define product strategy, prioritize features, and align engineering, design, and marketing for successful launches.
Sales Manager
Lead pipelines and teams, negotiate deals, and align sales motions with business goals and forecasts.
Marketing Manager
Develop go-to-market plans, manage campaigns and budgets, and report on ROI and customer growth.
Operations Manager
Oversee staffing, workflows, quality, and KPIs to drive efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
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From the Faculty
"Expect to be challenged throughout the program as you learn firsthand from experts on decision-making, leadership, business law and ethics, but also expect to be well rewarded for it. Pursuing a degree in Business Management and Leadership lays the building blocks not just for graduates’ first jobs, but for a long and successful career in which planning, directing, and leading are paramount."
Grant Rozeboom, Ph.D. - Ethics & Social Responsibility Professor
Highest Earning Potential in the United States
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