Your interests and goals may span multiple academic disciplines or areas of expertise. That is why the Stanford MBA Program empowers you to combine studies. This flexibility offers a rich and valuable academic experience.
Generally, about 20 percent of Stanford MBA students take advantage of a joint or dual degree to complement their MBA. You may also take courses in any department or graduate school at Stanford University.
Joint Degrees
Your Stanford joint degrees must be conferred simultaneously upon completion of degree requirements for both programs. While in the Stanford MBA Program, you may not pursue concurrently more than one additional degree. Learn more about joint degree programs below.
Dual Degrees
Interested in an additional discipline that is not represented in our joint degree programs? You can pursue a master’s degree from another Stanford program along with your MBA as a dual degree. While in the Stanford MBA program, you may not pursue concurrently more than one additional degree.
You may pursue a dual degree with any graduate program at Stanford University. Candidates must apply to and be accepted by the other program separately, and then notify Stanford GSB. You may apply concurrently to both programs or apply to the dual degree program during your first year as an MBA student; some graduate programs also permit you to apply in your second year. As with joint degrees, you may only pursue one additional degree while in the MBA program.
Dual Study Opportunities Outside Stanford
Stanford MBA students may also pursue degrees with specific professional schools at the universities listed below. Check with each school regarding its policy and timeline.