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The Stanford Executive Program

2008 Dates: June 22 - August 5, 2008
Program Tuition: $52,000 USD

Please contact Michaela Cronin at cronin_michaela@gsb.stanford.edu
if you are interested in applying.

The Stanford Executive Program takes place on the Stanford University campus, located approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of the city of San Francisco, California and 20 miles (30 kilometers) north of the city of San Jose. Both cities feature international airports with connecting rail, bus, and car service to the campus.

Residing on the Stanford Campus

The Stanford campus is world renowned for its natural beauty, Spanish architecture, and temperate climate. Nestled between the university town of Palo Alto and rolling foothills, the campus grounds provide a self-contained, spacious, and tranquil learning environment. With more than 8,180 acres (3,310 hectares), Stanford's campus ranks as one of the largest in the United States.

Participants in the Stanford Executive Program become part of a quintessential university setting, residing together, walking or biking to classes, and enjoying access to Stanford University facilities.

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Living in the Schwab Residential Center

Designed by renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, the Schwab Residential Center gives residents ample privacy while promoting collegial interaction.  It lies adjacent to tennis and basketball courts, and minutes away from Stanford's libraries and gymnasiums. During the summer, the Center's 260 rooms are devoted exclusively to executive programs, offering many opportunities for participants to network with peers.

All participants enjoy comfortable private rooms that include a private bath, extra-long double bed, desk, personal computer with high-speed internet service, phone with direct outside line and voicemail, television, and ample study space. Each room shares a full kitchen with a neighboring room, and participants have access to the Center's exercise room and fax, mail, and print services.

All participants in the Stanford Executive Program live at the Center, which is wheelchair-accessible and located a short walk from program classrooms.

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Participant Perspectives: Day to Day
"How do you describe a typical day in the program?"

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Exploring the San Francisco Bay Area

The Stanford campus is conveniently located at the center of a wealth of local attractions, which participants can explore on weekends and during the mid-program break.  The city of San Francisco lies less than an hour to the north by car or rail, with the world-famous vineyards of Napa Valley just beyond.  To the south lie the scenic Pacific beach towns of Santa Cruz, Pebble Beach, Monterey, and Carmel.  The San Francisco Bay Area is a wonderfully beautiful and diverse place, offering sights, sounds, and tastes from all over the world.


The program was clearly a highlight of my business career. The resources of Stanford and the availability of people both in and outside of the program were sensational. 

Steve Steinour
CEO, Citizensbank
Class of 2003


Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

SU Seal Michaela Cronin
Associate Director, Programs
Office of Executive Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Phone: 650.725.5764
Toll Free: 866.542.2205 (US and Canada)
Fax: 650.723.3950
Email: cronin_michaela@gsb.stanford.edu