Step Into the Zag Business Experience

Dean Anderson talking in Wolff Auditorium
February 11, 2026
School of Business Administration

Stepping into Gonzaga’s School of Business Administration (SBA) feels like entering a vibrant community where possibility, purpose, and people come together. From the moment visitors arrive, they are welcomed by enthusiastic ambassadors, supportive faculty and staff, and the unmistakable sense that something meaningful is beginning.

A Warm Welcome to the SBA

One of the standout moments of the SBA experience is meeting Dean Ken Anderson, whose approachable leadership style and genuine warmth immediately resonate with guests.

He shares his journey from San Pedro to Serra High School to LA Harbor Junior College and ultimately to Gonzaga, where he now leads the School of Business Administration with a strong focus on mission, excellence, and community.

He speaks with pride about:

  • the expertise and dedication of SBA faculty
  • the powerful, people first culture
  • the potential he sees in every future Zag

He leaves visitors with a message that captures the heart of the SBA:

“You will get a great business education at Gonzaga because our faculty are excellent at what they do, and we truly care about your success.”

What You Will Discover When You Step Into the SBA

Meeting the People Who Make the SBA Special

Visitors have the opportunity to connect with a wide range of current students, including Business, Accounting, and Economics majors; students pursuing concentrations such as Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Operations and Supply Chain Management; and ambassadors involved in various clubs and organizations. Each student is forging a unique and meaningful path.

The message becomes clear: there is no single type of Gonzaga business student. That diversity is one of the SBA’s greatest strengths. Zags do not just earn degrees. They build futures.

Jesuit Values with Real World Impact

Gonzaga’s Jesuit heritage is woven into every aspect of the SBA. Here, business education goes beyond profit. It is rooted in ethics, reflection, and the development of the whole person.

At the SBA, students learn how to succeed and how to lead with purpose.

Hands On Learning That Sets Zags Apart

Experiential learning is central to the SBA. Visitors quickly see what that looks like in action:

  • 150+ for credit internships every year
  • New Venture Lab and Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
  • VITA program with real tax clients
  • Study abroad opportunities including Gonzaga’s renowned Florence program
  • Faculty led international business programs
  • Real world consulting and project-based courses
  • Classroom experiences that mirror actual business challenges

This is an education designed to take students far beyond the textbook.

Career Preparation That Works

Visitors also discover how powerfully the SBA prepares students for life after graduation. Top employers such as Boeing, KPMG, Amazon, Deloitte, and Avista regularly hire Gonzaga graduates.

The SBA takes pride in its strong national rankings, its consistent success in competitions including the Venture Capital Investment Competition, D A Davidson, and DECA, and its impressive placement rate of approximately 89 percent.

With outcomes like these, the future does not feel overwhelming. It feels full of possibility.

Why Students Say, “I Can See Myself Here.”

Visitors do not just learn about the SBA. They experience it firsthand:

  • a welcoming, relationship‑driven community
  • professors who genuinely care
  • a curriculum that challenges the mind and encourages reflection
  • leadership opportunities at every turn
  • a campus energized by enthusiasm and possibility

The SBA helps students see not only what they can study, but who they can become.
Many guests leave with a spark of recognition and a sense of belonging they did not anticipate.

Why You Should Join the School of Business Administration

The SBA is more than its rankings, programs, and internships, although it excels in all of these areas.
It is a place built on:

  • Community
  • Mission
  • Excellence
  • Mentorship
  • Meaningful connections and real opportunities

For many students, the SBA quickly begins to feel like home.
That sense of belonging is the true magic of the Gonzaga School of Business Administration.

Ready to Explore the SBA

Ready to take the next step? Explore programs, people, and possibilities at www.gonzaga.edu/sba and begin your journey as a Zag.