We are a business management school in California that trains you to have a competitive edge in the tech and quantitative fields. With our management and leadership degrees, you can learn to lead and mentor the next generation of professionals into the ever-expanding arena of business. A degree from our School of Management and Leadership (SML) can help you make your mark locally, nationally, and globally. Become an innovative leader at technology-driven businesses with a business degree from the Alliant School of Management and Leadership.
What is your highest calling? To lead the next generation into a new global arena of business? To provide unique, data-driven insights to prop up struggling companies? Be an enterprising manager harnessing trending technology in your field?
In the increasingly high-tech era of business, where decisions are influenced with data analytics and emerging technological tools, you really can make a difference in the success of an organization. At the School of Management and Leadership(SML), we look at data and trends, anticipating new business developments and preparing you to enter the field with the confidence and resilience needed to succeed.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, just entering the corporate community, or working to enhance your School of Management and Leadership with a complimentary degree, there is a place for you at School of Management and Leadership. Our management school is meant to shape you as a business leader and to help you reach your greatest potential.
School of Management and Leadership business programs are designed to prepare you to solve complex, real-world issues using data, analytics, and emerging technology tools to face the challenges of the corporate world.
Information and technology management (on-ground only)
Marketing and digital trends
Management and leadership
DBA Specialization
Information and data science
Management
Marketing
Hospitality Management
MSDA Curriculum
Rooted in the application of data and statistics for strategic decision-making
Informatics
Healthcare Analytics
The mission of the School of Management and Leadership is to prepare individuals for professional careers in business, information systems and technology, and management. We develop intellectually engaged, culturally sensitive, and globally aware leaders who recognize economic opportunities and work towards equitable economic empowerment at all levels of society. As scholars and professional practitioners, we prepare our students to address challenges with integrity and compassion.
The vision of the School of Management and Leadership is an inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.
School of Management and Leadership is pleased to announce it has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for its PhD in leadership, doctorate in business administration (DBA), MBA, MS in data analytics, and BS in business administration (BSBA) degree programs at our campus.
ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes offered within the School of Management and Leadership programs meet the rigorous educational standards established by said accrediting body. ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education across the country, and their mission is to promote continuous improvement and recognize teaching excellence through its recognition of business education programs throughout the world.
Educational Partnerships
Our partnerships with universities, academic institutions, and educational consultants enable us to promote global educational opportunities for students in the U.S. and abroad, opening pathways for life-changing experiences.
These partnerships help facilitate multicultural, collaborative activities in academic areas of mutual interest with approval, such as potential opportunities for:
Joint research
Joint project development
Joint seminars & conferences
Joint publications
Study abroad
Student & staff academic collaboration
If you have questions about our affiliations please contact us at CSMLInfo@alliant.edu.
Academic Institution Affiliations
Our academic institution affiliations are mutually beneficial relationships that educate students in their home country and provide pathways to earning a U.S. degree. They also promote transnational education through student, faculty, administrative, and cultural exchange opportunities.
Rachna Kumar, Dean, School of Management and Leadership
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the School of Management and Leadership. After exploring careers from New York to the Asia Pacific, ranging from advertising, to physics, to professional practice and consulting, I found my home in the world of business management—I invite you to do the same.
At the School of Management and Leadership, we recognize that in this era of information, data is king. Those who recognize the value of data and know how to apply the information and insights it provides are on track to shine in today’s business environment. Along with management and leadership training, at the School of Management and Leadership, you’ll become fluent in quant and tech, because every function, every department, and every industry in a business relies on those skills more than ever before.
At the School of Management and Leadership our faculty regards you and your fellow students as future colleagues and prepares you to be confident business leaders. They support you in fulfilling your goals in life and your career.
At the School of Management and Leadership, you’ll graduate with:
A level of skill that allows you to enter the workforce job-ready
Holistic professional development that aligns with corporate cultures
The ability to be nimble in the ever-changing field of global business
I like to think of School of Management and Leadership as a living lab, where rather than just study international business, you’ll work side-by-side with students and faculty from around the world, learning global business principles through daily interactions. Together, we’ll look at global trends, evaluate which new startups and areas are being funded, and overall, determine where the business world is headed.
Wherever I travel, I find School of Management and Leadership alumni, eager to reconnect and share stories, which fills me with satisfaction and pride. Second only to my children, students like you are my legacy—I hope to meet you in the classroom soon.
As a prospective student, you have your choice of business schools in California. At the School of Management and Leadership (SML) in San Diego and Los Angeles, we offer you a business education that is world-class, accredited, and designed to educate and prepare you to become the next generation of business leaders. Whether you are an undergraduate exploring a business degree, a graduate seeking an MBA or master’s, or a doctoral scholar, SML provides transformative, rigorous education programs that promote inclusion and prepare students for every industry.
Internationally inclined – At Alliant, multiculturalism is not an option, it’s a necessity. As global commerce blurs geographic borders and becomes ever-more inclusive, so, too, must emerging business leaders. No matter which academic program you pursue, you will find an in-depth education on multiculturalism in business. You will be immersed in worlds outside of your own and in order to develop your knowledge and skills as a culturally refined professional.
Focused on practical development – In each program, you’ll get opportunities to develop your skills through hands-on experience. Whether that’s the six-month executive-in-residence mentorship degree program that’s part of the MBA program, internship opportunities with leading organizations, or living-lab courses that bring the outside world inside the classroom, you’ll have access to nearly every corner of the business world. Concentrations such as finance, supply chain management, data analytics, and entrepreneurship give you practical analytics and managerial skills to connect classroom learning with industry trends and career opportunities.
Connected with diverse alumni – Alliant has more than 45,000 alumni across 100 countries. We are proud of our alumni, and we value our ongoing relationships with each of them. We look forward to expanding the Alliant family even further in years to come. Our alumni network helps open opportunities for students in San Diego, and throughout the country. Alumni and practitioner instructors support internships, career advising, and ongoing interaction so graduates can expand professional connections and make a difference in new business and corporate environments.
Aimed at the student experience – We have strong partnerships for research projects, internships, and networking, classes are small, and you’ll be treated as an academic colleague and professional. Our business programs are designed to motivate and mentor students throughout their academic journey, from business fundamentals to advanced master’s and doctoral study. We emphasize academic excellence, integrity, and a fulfilling education that prepares you for graduation and a meaningful career.
To climb in your business career, you need a reliable foundation. From day one, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of business management in order to prepare you to become an agent of change wherever your career takes you.
Our goal is to help you transform your experience into expertise, and your expertise into leadership. Come explore what you can achieve when you build upon your life experience.
We understand working adults need flexible options. Our school of management and business program in San Diego and Los Angeles offers convenient evening,
SML programs prepare students to enter the business world with confidence. Through hands-on projects, internships, mentorship from faculty and alumni, and industry partnerships, you’ll gain practical skills in finance, supply chain management, data analytics, and international business that you can immediately apply while building a professional network from the start. Our trademark combination of academics and extensive practical work experience in your chosen field will provide you with the necessary tools to succeed after earning your business degree in San Diego.
Are you ready to start your new career today? Explore how a nationally recognized business school can prepare you to become a leader. Come discover how SML’s transformative programs, accredited curriculum, and world-class faculty will educate, motivate, and mentor you to thrive at graduation and beyond.
