Since 1931, more than 1,100 people have earned doctoral degrees at Stanford GSB.
September 11, 2025
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Stanford Graduate School of Business granted its first PhD in 1931. Since then, more than 1,100 students have earned doctoral degrees from the school. Here’s a look at how the PhD program has expanded over the years and how its graduates have taken research and teaching positions across the United States and the world.
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