Impact. Strategy. Experience. Intellectual Vitality. Global Management. Leadership. Innovation. Vision.
Stanford MSx Program Meet the Next Generation of Experienced Leaders
Identifying and Developing Talent Today’s competitive, global, customer-driven culture requires dynamic,
After completing this fully immersive, on-campus degree program, Fellows leave better
innovative, and accomplished leaders. Who are the leaders that will propel
equipped to Change lives, Change organizations, Change the world.
your organization into the future?
Throughout the Stanford MSx Program, Fellows:
The Stanford MSx Program further develops experienced leaders through a highly selective, one-year, accelerated Master of Science in Management program. Professionals enroll in
• Gain clarity of their strengths and further develop as leaders • Improve their creative problem-solving and innovative thinking abilities • Strengthen their strategic thinking to make executive business decisions
the Stanford MSx Program to deepen their business knowledge, enrich their leadership
• Broaden and deepen their professional and personal networks
capabilities, master innovative strategies, and enhance their global business perspective.
• Leverage their years of experience to sharpen their managerial skills
Class of 2016 Profile Demographics
71%
Male
Previous Industry Experience
29%
Female
0
25
12
10%
Average Years of Work Experience
35%
U.S. and U.S. Residents
65%
International
200
689
800
Average GMAT Test Score
Geography Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria Brazil Chile China Colombia Egypt Georgia India Japan Malaysia Mexico Nigeria Pakistan Peru
3%
Consulting Technology
13%
Clean Tech, Energy, and Environmental
7%
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Entertainment and Media
Biotech and Healthcare
30%
3%
1%
Government, Military, and Nonprofit
15%
5%
2%
Consumer Products and Services
11%
Other
Previous Job Functions
Russia Singapore South Africa South Korea Thailand Turkey United States
Business Development....................................4%
Human Resources Manager............................. 1%
Commercial Banker.......................................10%
Legal/Corporate Attorney............................... 2%
Consultant......................................................8%
Marketing Director/Manager............................9%
Corporate Officer/Senior Executive............... 20%
Operations/Production Manager.......................2%
Engineer.........................................................1%
Other.............................................................3%
Entrepreneur/Founder/Owner..........................9%
Project/IT Systems Manager............................5%
Finance—Corporate Investment Banker............8%
Researcher.....................................................1%
Finance—Investment/Portfolio Manager............5%
Sales/Account Manager..................................2%
Finance—Private Equity...................................4%
Strategic Planning...........................................5%
Healthcare Professional................................... 1%
Connecting With Our Fellows The Career Management Center at the Stanford Graduate School of
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Business provides customized services to organizations that are seeking to employ graduates, including:
Stanford MSx Program
On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) The OCR program is offered each Fall Quarter and is designed for companies and organizations seeking to hire Fellows and MBA students for a wide variety of positions. Company Office Hours and Coffee Chats These on-campus group meetings connect Fellows with employers in an
Program Length
Class Size
informal setting. Industry Expert Program
Experience
This program provides an opportunity for senior executives, either as speakers or members of a panel, to share their expertise and in-depth organizational knowledge with Fellows. Company Networking Night (CNN) This networking event is designed to introduce hiring organizations to Fellows within
International
Degree
1 year (4 quarters) ~90 Fellows (mid-career managers/executives) 12 years, average; minimum 8 years
Stanford MBA Program
Average Executive MBA
21 months (6 quarters)
2–3 years
~400 students
Varies
4 years, average
13.7 years*
44%**
Local/regional students
MBA
EMBA
65%
MS in Management
a social setting. Typically one or more senior executives attend CNN on behalf of
• Part-time, commuter
their employer.
• Adjunct faculty
Resume and Targeted Search Services
• Full-time, immersive, residential
• Limited elective options
Accessing our online resume database, posting openings to our job board, and
• Tenured faculty
• Business courses only
including submissions in our weekly newsletters are some additional ways employers
• Access to hundreds of Stanford
can identify Fellows that may be a great fit for their organization.
University courses and GSB electives • Stanford GSB and University alumni networks
Let Us Help You Hire the Best Stanford GSB Career Management Center CMC@gsb.stanford.edu | +1.650.723.2151
*= 2014 Member Program Survey of Executive MBA Council (EMBAC) **= Includes permanent residents and U.S. dual citizens
Below are some of the organizations that hired or re-employed Fellows from the Stanford MSx Program between 2013 and 2015. Accenture Amazon AT&T Brookfield Asset Management Credit Suisse Edible Arrangements Equilibrium Capital Esurance Google Government of Singapore HP Ipsey ItaĂş-Unibanco Jefferies Medallia Microsoft Mitsubishi Corporation Mizuho Bank NestlĂŠ Next World Group NTT Palantir Technologies Passport Capital PricewaterhouseCoopers Sigma Alimentos Skycatch SoFi SunEdison TCL United States Army United States Coast Guard University of California San Diego
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