Information for Parents

Dates: June 24 - July 21, 2012
Tuition: $10,500

The Summer Institute for General Management will provide your recent graduate with the tools to compete for the most sought after jobs. SIGM participants learn how to focus their passions and interests into career goals and gain the confidence to lead and excel in their chosen field.

 

 

Business knowledge and management skills are critical assets for success in almost any career. But college students who major in non-business fields often graduate unprepared to compete in today's challenging job market and excel in the workplace.

The Stanford Graduate School of Business Summer Institute for General Management can help your young professional build the foundation for career success by providing an exclusive opportunity to learn business theory and practice directly from Stanford GSB's world-class faculty. Offering four weeks of intensive learning in residence on our beautiful California campus, SIGM is an investment with both immediate and long-term returns, including:

  • Development of business knowledge and leadership skills to stand out in a competitive job market
  • Exposure to the content and academic rigor of the Stanford MBA curriculum
  • Professional coaching to improve resume writing and job interviewing skills
  • Meeting senior executives from leading companies (and potential employers) from the Silicon Valley and beyond
  • Interaction with diverse participants from around the world to develop a global network of peer professionals

SIGM participants emerge from the program ready to make immediate contributions in their organizations and communities.  While developing their business knowledge, many participants become inspired to embark upon entrepreneurial ventures.  SIGM past participant entrepreneurs include:

Please visit the participant testimonials page for more examples of how SIGM participants cultivate their professional competencies as they begin to navigate life after school.