Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stanford Sloan Program?
The Sloan Program is a full-time 10-month academic program for mid-career managers, leading to a Master of Science in Management degree. To earn the degree, students must have 57 credit hours in courses at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, including 37 hours of credit from core courses created specifically for the Sloan Program.
Can I attend the program part-time?
The Sloan Program is an intensive full-time program. Classes are offered only during the day, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Most participants need one to two hours of outside preparation for each hour spent in class. Part-time attendance is not possible.
What is the difference between the MBA and the Sloan Programs?
The Stanford Sloan Fellows have approximately 10 years of professional and management experience compared to MBAs. The Sloan Program is shorter by one year, has a higher ratio of international students, and a specifically designed core which meets the needs of more senior managers.
Comparing MBA Program vs. Stanford Sloan Program
| Stanford MBA Program | Stanford Sloan Master's Program |
|---|---|
| Full-time, 2 year program | Full-time, 10.5 month program |
| 360 students | 56 Sloan Fellows (mid-career managers/execs) |
| 35% international students | 60% international students |
| Work Experience: 4-year average | Work Experience: 8-year minimum |
| MBA degree | MS in Management degree |