Stanford Graduate School of Business

School

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers a one-of-a-kind MBA program that has redefined the business school experience. Students will be pushed to expand their mindset and will be challenged by best-in-class faculty. They will think boldly about how to solve problems with innovative ideas and will build community with classmates from all around the world. While learning how to lead from the heart, they will develop their leadership so that they can change lives, organizations and the world.

Location

The campus is in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, in California, U.S. The region is known for its dynamic entrepreneurial energy, vibrant start-up scene, and technological innovation. It is the home base of tech giants like Apple, Google, and Meta, among many others. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for career networking and exploration. Year-round sunshine and beautiful nature provide an excellent setting for outdoor living. 

Accreditations

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), a prestigious global accrediting body for business education. This ensures that their programs meet high standards of academic rigor, innovation, and leadership development. The Stanford MBA and MSx programs are also STEM-designated.

Stanford GSB is consistently ranked among the top business schools worldwide, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, and global impact. 

Programs

The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) offers several degree programs, all which are full-time.

The MBA program at Stanford GSB is a full-time, two-year general management program that redefines business education. It helps students to become purposeful leaders, gain global exposure, and network with like-minded, driven peers. The small cohort size, peer learning, electives that allow for personalization, global approach, and individual coaching make the Stanford MBA unique. While at the GSB, students are challenged to expand their mindsets, think boldly, build community, lead from the heart and define their future.  Students can tailor their learning experience by taking a course at any of the other graduate schools at Stanford or by completing joint or dual degrees.

The MSx Program at Stanford GSB is a full-time, one-year master’s degree in management that is highly suited for experienced professionals. It is ideal for those wanting to make a career pivot, explore entrepreneurship, or take their career to the next level. Those who apply to MSx must have at least 8 years of full-time work experience.

The PhD Program at Stanford GSB suits those wishing to become scholars and work in research and teaching.

Scholarships

Stanford GSB offers financial aid through student loans and fellowship. All MBA students who have demonstrated need, regardless of citizenship, are eligible for financial aid. Fellowships do not need to be repaid. On average, the Stanford GSB Fellowship in 2024 was approximately $47,000 annually or $94,000 in total awards.

Fun fact

Did you know that Stanford University is home to several Nobel Prize winners? In fact, it is home to an impressive twenty living Nobel laureates. This doesn’t include the additional sixteen Stanford laureates who are now deceased.