Welcome back to Trivia Tuesday! As our regular readers know, Trivia Tuesday is our weekly examination of the programs and policies, details and distinctions of the leading business schools. Today we turn our attention to Stanford’s Certificate in Global Management, a specialized program that supplements the traditional MBA curriculum.
Established by students and faculty in 1994, the Global Management Program (GMP) is the student-facing arm of the Center for Global Business and the Economy. Complementing the faculty research that the center facilitates, the GMP offers both academic and experiential opportunities for students interested in global management.
As part of the GMP’s offerings, Stanford MBA students have the option to pursue a Certificate in Global Management, which among other benefits, serves as a signal to employers that the student studied business issues spanning geographies and cultures. To earn the certificate, students must enroll in the course “International Business” and complete 16 additional credits (usually equivalent to four courses) that have a global focus.
To fulfill these elective requirements, students may choose from among 30 or so courses across the full range of GSB disciplines, as well as from Stanford University courses in history, foreign language and international culture. About 30% of recent GSB students pursued the certificate, reflecting the global focus of the school and student body.
For more information on Stanford’s specialized academic programs, be sure to check out the school’s website, and the Clear Admit School Guide to Stanford!
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