Graduate School of Business

The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is committed to creating ideas that deepen and advance the understanding of management, using those insights to empower principled, innovative leaders to change lives, change organizations, and change the world. Rooted in the pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon Valley, the GSB fosters an environment of endless possibilities, challenging conventional thinking and embracing diverse perspectives to drive global transformation.

At the GSB, there is no single profile of a leader. We value authentic self-expression and seek to cultivate leaders based on how you think, how you lead, and how you see the world. Grounded in a culture where we go further together, the GSB builds an inclusive community of change-makers who inspire one another to think bigger, act with purpose, and lead with impact.

Academic and Professional Programs

The GSB offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree and non-degree programs opens in a new tab tailored to individuals at every stage of their academic and professional journeys:

Degree Programs

• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.): A two-year, full-time program designed to prepare change agents for leadership roles across business, government, and social-sector organizations. Combining a general management curriculum with interdisciplinary themes of analytical thinking, creativity, and personal leadership, the program requires all students to undertake a global experience.

  • Joint & Dual Degrees: Students can customize their studies by combining the M.B.A. with joint degrees in Education (M.A.), Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (M.S.), Law (J.D.), Public Policy (M.P.P.), and Environment and Resources (M.S.), or dual degrees in Medicine (M.D.) and International Policy (M.A.).

• Stanford MSx Program: An intensive, one-year Master of Science in Management program designed for experienced, mid-career leaders. Enrollees typically possess eight or more years of professional experience, including at least five years of management experience.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): A rigorous, research-focused doctoral program preparing outstanding scholars for academic careers in business education. Students specialize in one of seven areas: Accounting, Economic Analysis and Policy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Information and Technology, Organizational Behavior, or Political Economy.

Professional & Specialized Programs

• Executive Education: Non-degree, immersive leadership programs offered on campus and online, designed to help executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations drive real-world impact.

• Stanford LEAD: A year-long, highly interactive online professional program designed to equip leaders with the frameworks, skills, and community needed to lead innovation and organizational change.

• Research Fellows Program: A non-degree, pre-doctoral program that provides outstanding college graduates with the quantitative research experience and analytical skills necessary to transition into competitive doctoral programs.

A Collaborative and Innovative Ecosystem

Based at the state-of-the-art Knight Management Center, the GSB experience is characterized by a close-knit, highly collaborative culture that prioritizes teamwork over competition. Students benefit from being part of a single, contiguous campus with access to all seven of Stanford's world-class schools, creating rich opportunities for multidisciplinary learning. This supportive ecosystem extends long past graduation through a highly active and deeply connected global alumni network.