The Art and Science of Leadership

The Stanford MSx program will deepen students understanding of the

disciplines required of a general manager by offering opportunities to reflect

on habits developed as a young manager and to test new patterns of thought

and behavior. Various methods are used, including assessments, executive

modules, coaching, study trips, and active opportunities to lead by doing,

including team-based projects, peer leadership roles, and interacting with

senior leaders throughout the year.

In addition, small class sizes allow for both vibrant discussion and substantial

interaction with faculty. A flexible teaching methodology empowers faculty

members to select the approach thats right for the subject and for the Fellows.

Since 1957, a cohort of mid-career executives has been selected

as Fellows in the Stanford MSx Program, spending one year

in residence at Stanford Graduate School of Business as they

prepare for senior roles in industry and government. Our Fellows

have become chief executives of global companies, prominent

entrepreneurs, policymakers, financiers, and social innovators.

The program today continues to excel as a transformative graduate

experience to equip promising leaders from diverse backgrounds

with the skills they need to take ideaswithin large organizations

or in an entrepreneurial environmentto the next level.

Class of 2014 ProfileFellows

Non-U.S.

Advanced degrees

Employer-sponsored

Women

Average years of work experience

83

67%

47%

33%

20%

12

It truly was a life-changing experience. My patterns of thinking and the tools that I have at my disposal to drive positive change have been magnified in powerful ways.

Jared Thompson, MS 13 Raytheon

Stanford MSx ProgramStanford MBA

ProgramStanford ExecutiveProgram

21 months (6 quarters)

408 students

4 years, average

42% non-U.S.

MBA

Program Length

Class Size

Experience

International

Degree

12 months (4 quarters)

80 Fellows (mid-career managers/executives)

12 years, average; minimum 8 years

63% non-U.S.

MS in Management

6 weeks

160 students

12 to 15 years of management experience

70% non-U.S.

Certificate

Full-time, immersive, residential

Tenured faculty

Access to hundreds of Stanford University courses and GSB electives

Stanford GSB and University alumni networks

Innovation in Our DNA

Stanford Graduate School of Business has built a global reputation based on

its innovative management programs, each of which creates a transformative

experience that empowers individuals to find new ways to change lives, change

organizations, and change the world.

Fellows also have the opportunity to take full advantage of the resources and

environment at Stanford University, which draws on the energy of Silicon Valley

to create an environment where students learn not to be afraid of failure but to

embrace new ideas and strengthen the institutions reputation as a catalyst

for change.

Being in this academic environment exposes you to a group of people who are more self-motivated and focused on making the most out of the year. People put in the effort to get to know each other and embrace how others perspectives are different.

Sten Tamkivi, MS 13 Skype

Stanford GSB Community Highlights

3 Nobel laureates5 members of the National

Academy of Sciences19 members of the American

Academy of Arts and Sciences3 recipients of the John Bates

Clark Medal in Economics

A Global Community That Lasts a Lifetime

Fellows in the Stanford MSx Program are a global group of accomplished

leaders who bring distinct perspectives on all aspects of business and

leadership to both classroom and informal discussions. In addition, their

average of 12 years of experience distinguishes them from most MBA

students, who typically have 3 to 4 years of work experience.

Student life is unique. Fellows live and study together, creating a challenging

intellectual community that thrives long after their time on campus is over.

Because most Fellows already are established in both their careers and their

lives, their partners and families often come to campus with them and are

an integral part of the MSx community as well.

Stanford Graduate School of Business655 Knight WayStanford, CA 94305-7298USA

www.gsb.stanford.edu/msxstanfordmsx@gsb.stanford.edu+1 650.723.2149

Program runs from July to June