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MBA Program
The Stanford MBA Program is a full-time, two-year general management program that helps you develop your vision and the skills to achieve it.
Stanford MSx Program
A one-year, full-time master’s program for accomplished mid-career leaders, entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals.
PhD Program
Become an outstanding scholar and prepare for a distinguished and meaningful career in research and teaching with a PhD from Stanford GSB.

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Stanford Ignite – Part-Time
2021 Program Dates - TBD
In-person | Stanford GSB
Part-time
Acquire the business fundamentals and the hands-on experience needed to turn your ideas into ventures in an eight-week, part-time program.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Executive Leadership Development: Analysis to Action
2021 Program Dates TBD
In-person and online | Stanford GSB
Full-time during on-campus modules
Learn to lead with confidence in this rigorous, three-module general management program for executives on the verge of achieving even greater things.
General Management, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
Seed Transformation Program – India
December 2020 - December 2021
In-person | Chennai, India
Full-time during on-site sessions
Gain​​ ​​management training​ and networking ​support in this leadership program ​for established business leaders in India and Sri Lanka.
Entrepreneurship, General Management, Personal Leadership
Stanford Go-to-Market – Mexico City
Fall 2020 Program Dates TBD
In-person | Mexico City, Mexico
Full-time
Refine your business plan and develop a successful go to market strategy during this intensive six-day hands-on program.
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy
Seed Transformation Program – East Africa
January - December 2021
In-person | Nairobi, Kenya, and other East African cities
Full-time during on-site sessions
Gain​​ ​​management training​ and networking ​support in this leadership program ​for established business leaders in East Africa.
Entrepreneurship, General Management, Personal Leadership
Seed Transformation Program – Southern Africa
January - December 2021
In-person | Varies by company location (see Location and Fees)
Full-time during on-site sessions
Gain​​ ​​management training​ and networking ​support in this leadership program ​for established business leaders in Southern Africa.
Entrepreneurship, General Management, Personal Leadership
Seed Transformation Program – West Africa
January - December 2021
In-person | Accra, Ghana; and other West African cities
Full-time during on-site sessions
Gain​​ ​​management training​ and networking ​support in this leadership program ​for leaders of established businesses in West Africa.
Entrepreneurship, General Management, Personal Leadership
Stanford Embark
Ongoing
Online
Self-paced
Turn your idea into a successful business venture using tools and guidance from Stanford faculty and experienced startup founders.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Strategy
Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Ongoing
Online
Self-paced
Discover new ways of thinking and acting so that you can solve your biggest business challenges.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Research Fellows
Summer 2019
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Engage in a unique two-year predoctoral fellowship program in which high-potential individuals conduct research and take courses at Stanford GSB.
General Management
Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations
08 Mar 2020 – 22 May 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time during on-campus modules
Develop best practices and insights to generate and lead innovation in your organization; then put theory into practice with real-world projects.
Innovation
Stanford LEAD Online Business Program
11 Mar 2020 – 03 Mar 2021
Online
Part-time
Transform knowledge into impact and drive innovation in your organization with Stanford LEAD, our flagship online business program.
General Management, Innovation, Personal Leadership
Directors’ Consortium
16 Mar 2020 – 20 Mar 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Learn leading-edge strategies, frameworks, and best practices for making complex and crucial board decisions in uncertain times.
Accounting, Corporate Governance, Finance
Interpersonal Dynamics Weekend Lab – Paris: Leadership from the Inside Out
19 Mar 2020 – 22 Mar 2020
In-person
Full-time
Immerse yourself in a “T-group” weekend lab focused on interpersonal dynamics, real-time feedback, and effective leadership behaviors.
Design Thinking Bootcamp: Make Impact and Drive Growth in Your Organization
Spring Session | 24 Mar 2020 – 27 Mar 2020
In-person | Stanford University
Full-time
Learn and apply skills to solve real business challenges using human-centered design techniques in a four-day workshop at Stanford’s d.school.
Design Thinking, Innovation, Marketing
The Emerging COO: Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence
30 Mar 2020 – 14 Jul 2020
In-person | Online
Full-time during on-campus module
Drive and sustain innovation and operational excellence. Strengthen collaboration with C-suite leaders to translate strategies into actionable plans.
Organizational Leadership, Strategy, Technology & Operations
Executive Program in Women’s Leadership
03 May 2020 – 08 May 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Act with power, navigate the workplace, and take the lead with new strategies and tactics in this unique women’s leadership program.
Personal Leadership
Managing Teams for Innovation and Success
31 May 2020 – 05 Jun 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
​Bring effective team management and innovation to your company with actionable strategies, experiential team-based simulations, and design thinking.
Innovation, Organizational Leadership
The Innovative Health Care Leader: From Design Thinking to Personal Leadership
2020 Program | 07 Jun 2020 – 12 Jun 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Experience Stanford business and medicine in a health care leadership program featuring design thinking and personal leadership skill development.
Design Thinking, Innovation, Personal Leadership
Stanford Executive Program: Be a Leader Who Matters
20 Jun 2020 – 01 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Learn to generate change, inspire innovation, and instill excellence at this six-week executive program.
General Management, Organizational Leadership
Interpersonal Dynamics for High-Performance Executives
21 Jun 2020 – 26 Jun 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Hone your interpersonal skills and transition from being a good leader to a remarkable leader in six emotionally charged, academically rigorous days.
Personal Leadership
Stanford Ignite – Full-Time
21 Jun 2020 – 15 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Acquire the business fundamentals and the hands-on experience needed to turn your ideas into ventures in a four-week, full-time program.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Stanford Ignite – Post-9/11 Veterans
21 Jun 2020 – 15 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Stanford Ignite – Post-9/11 Veterans is tailored to recent U.S. veterans who want to bolster their know-how about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Design Thinking Bootcamp: Make Impact and Drive Growth in Your Organization
Summer Session | 07 Jul 2020 – 10 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford University
Full-time
Learn and apply skills to solve real business challenges using human-centered design techniques in a four-day workshop at Stanford’s d.school.
Design Thinking, Innovation, Marketing
The Innovative Technology Leader
Summer 2020 | 12 Jul 2020 – 17 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Explore the intersection of innovation, technology, and business, and learn to drive strategic change across your organization.
Innovation, Technology & Operations
Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact
19 Jul 2020 – 24 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Experience an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence and learn how your organization can apply it for strategic advantage.
Organizational Leadership, Strategy
Mergers and Acquisitions
19 Jul 2020 – 24 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
​Tackle the entire M&A process through an interdisciplinary curriculum and a hands-on, weeklong team simulation project.
Accounting, Finance, Negotiation
LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program
26 Jul 2020 – 31 Jul 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Catapult your career with the only program from a leading business school for LGBTQ executives.
Personal Leadership
Asian American Executive Program
02 Aug 2020 – 07 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Develop global leadership skills to advance your career as we focus on effective training for high-achieving Asian American executives.
Personal Leadership
Big Data, Strategic Decisions: Analysis to Action
02 Aug 2020 – 07 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Harness the power of data analytics to improve decisions, gain a competitive edge, and enhance your company’s performance, products, and processes.
Organizational Leadership, Strategy
Executive Program for Growing Companies
02 Aug 2020 – 13 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Discover business growth strategies and build a stronger company designed to sustain progress, scale management, and facilitate market expansion.
Entrepreneurship, General Management, Strategy
Executive Program in Strategy and Organization
09 Aug 2020 – 21 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Effectively diagnose and solve problems using proven frameworks for executing change in this multidisciplinary strategic management course.
Organizational Leadership, Strategy
The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership
09 Aug 2020 – 14 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Transform marketing in your organization with strategic frameworks, customer-centric innovation, and persuasive communication and leadership skills.
Innovation, Marketing, Strategy
People, Culture, and Performance: Strategies from Silicon Valley
16 Aug 2020 – 21 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Gain a competitive advantage using Silicon Valley models and mindsets to recruit, retain, and inspire people for performance and growth.
Organizational Leadership, Strategy
Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management
16 Aug 2020 – 30 Aug 2020
In-person | Singapore
Full-time
Explore international management, strategy, and leadership perspectives from both sides of the Pacific Rim with NUS Business School and Stanford GSB.
General Management, Strategy
FinTech: Navigating Its Evolving Competitive and Regulatory Landscapes
23 Aug 2020 – 28 Aug 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Explore the economic forces reshaping financial services and their implications for building competitive advantage and designing sound regulations.
Finance, Strategy, Technology & Operations
Innovative Product Leadership: The Emerging Chief Product Officer
23 Aug 2020 – 28 Aug 2020
In-person
Full-time
Develop strategic frameworks, customer empathy, and communication and leadership skills to help you move from product management to the C-suite.
Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Strategy
Interpersonal Dynamics Weekend Lab – New York: Leadership from the Inside Out
27 Aug 2020 – 30 Aug 2020
In-person | New York City
Full-time
Immerse yourself in a “T-group” weekend lab focused on interpersonal dynamics, real-time feedback, and effective leadership behaviors.
Personal Leadership
Design Thinking Bootcamp: Make Impact and Drive Growth in Your Organization
Fall Session | 08 Sep 2020 – 11 Sep 2020
In-person | Stanford University
Full-time
Learn and apply skills to solve real business challenges using human-centered design techniques in a four-day workshop at Stanford’s d.school.
Design Thinking, Innovation, Marketing
Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program
04 Oct 2020 – 09 Oct 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Develop powerful negotiating skills for a range of situations in a rigorous program combining hands-on simulations with research-based discussions.
Negotiation, Personal Leadership
Customer-Focused Innovation
11 Oct 2020 – 16 Oct 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Learn about cutting-edge social science frameworks and design thinking techniques in a unique partnership between Stanford GSB and d.school.
Design Thinking, Innovation, Marketing
Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive
2020 Program | 18 Oct 2020 – 23 Oct 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Learn how to make better financial management decisions to increase the value of your company in the marketplace.
Accounting, Finance
Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
25 Oct 2020 – 30 Oct 2020
In-person | ​Stanford GSB
Full-time
Leverage diverse research, proven methodologies, and design thinking for change management in this collaboration between Stanford and Harvard.
Design Thinking, Organizational Leadership
Executive Program in Leadership: The Effective Use of Power
01 Nov 2020 – 06 Nov 2020
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Develop a leadership style and an action plan tailored to your personal objectives that inspire innovation in your team, your company, and the world.
Personal Leadership
The Emerging CFO: Strategic Financial Leadership Program
2021 Program | 21 Feb 2021 – 30 Apr 2021
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time during on-campus modules
Guide your organization through growth with innovative CFO training that blends financial expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Finance, Organizational Leadership, Strategy

Full-Time Degree Programs

MBA Program
Sep 2020 – Jun 2022
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
The Stanford MBA Program is a full-time, two-year general management program that helps you develop your vision and the skills to achieve it.
General Management
Stanford MSx Program
July 2020 – Jun 2021
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
A one-year, full-time master’s program for accomplished mid-career leaders, entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals.
General Management, Organizational Leadership, Personal Leadership
PhD Program
Fall 2019
In-person | Stanford GSB
Full-time
Become an outstanding scholar and prepare for a distinguished and meaningful career in research and teaching with a PhD from Stanford GSB.
General Management
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