Stanford MSx Program

Discover the one-year Master’s in Management from Stanford GSB, designed for ambitious leaders ready to maximize their potential.

During this program you will be pushed and challenged by best-in-class faculty and supported by your classmates in an environment unlike anywhere else.

Why Stanford MSx

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Academics

Intensive curriculum that expands management expertise.

Community

A powerful, global network built through shared experiences.

Careers

Advance, pivot, and create lasting impact in your organization.

A One-Year Master’s in Management

What is MSx? A 12-month, full-time, in-person Master’s in Management degree from Stanford GSB. More accelerated than a traditional MBA and more intensive than a part-time EMBA.

Who is it for? Accomplished and ambitious global leaders who are ready to push, pivot, and maximize their full potential.

What makes it unique? One year. One experienced cohort. One tight-knit community. One Stanford GSB.

What’s the value? Exponential growth, leadership, and transformation on a personal and professional level — to change lives, change organizations, and change the world.

At-a-Glance

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Class Size
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Degree Earned
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Application Deadlines: Your First Step

Map out your application timeline by reviewing our upcoming deadlines and accessing resources designed to support you at every stage of the process.

Round 1

Oct. 1, 2025

Round 2

Jan. 7, 2026

Round 3

Feb. 6, 2026

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Application Resources

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Admissions Events

Learn more about Stanford MSx at virtual or in-person events held around the world. We host information sessions and small group chats, and provide opportunities to connect with students, alumni, and admissions staff.

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First Fridays with GSB Admissions: Alumni Relations and the post-graduation GSB community

Friday, April 03, 2026

9:00am – 9:45am

Online

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GSB Campus Visit Day

Friday, April 10, 2026

9:30am – 3:45pm

On Campus

MBA/MSx Information Session in London

Monday, April 13, 2026

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Off Campus

Admissions Events Calendar

Perspectives from Our Community

Explore the stories of MSx leaders and the impact of their GSB experience.

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The MSx Experience

Hear from MSx alumni about what inspired them to choose the program.

It was a big decision to come to the GSB. I am in my early 40s, and I left my family, friends, and career back in China. However, the experience has been worth it.

People say the GSB is transformative. To me, it’s magical.

Ning “Neo” Zhang, MSx Class of 2026

Voices of MSx

Meet our community of current and former MSx students.

Voices

I realized Stanford GSB could help round out my skill set and prepare me to be an executive for a growth startup.

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Experiential. Expedited. Exceptional. Exponential. Stanford MSx.