Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Stanford University Graduate School of Business is a higher education institution based in Belmont, California, within the Stanford University system. It offers a range of management and leadership programs, including a two-year MBA, a one-year MSx program, a PhD program, Stanford Ignite (a part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship), and Executive Education. The school emphasizes principled leadership and creative problem solving to equip individuals to envision possibilities and translate them into action. Its programs attract high-quality students and involve faculty from across Stanford's seven schools, along with alumni, Silicon Valley professionals, global executives, and the broader community. The Knight Management Center provides flexible spaces that support experiential learning, small-group leadership labs, and team-based learning, and also serves as a venue for major forums and discussions. As part of the Stanford higher education ecosystem, the school maintains a substantial staff to support its activities.