It’s time again for another edition of Trivia Tuesday, our weekly examination of the programs and opportunities that differentiate the leading business schools. This week let’s take a look at an academic program that prepares students to enter careers in the public and non-profit sectors.
Stanford’s Public Management Program (PMP) was founded in 1971 to promote communication and collaboration between leaders of government and business and to address misunderstandings between politicians and those in the private sector. The program became part of the Center for Social Innovation in 2000, and today has the broader mission of preparing students to address social problems.
The PMP offers students the option of obtaining a Certificate in Public Management as a sign of their commitment to and preparedness for a career in the sector. About 15% of each GSB class obtains this certificate, the first and only of its kind. To qualify, students take 16 relevant course units drawn from approximately 30 electives, including an independent study option. This independent study can be academic, analyzing a specific sector or organization, or can be an internship, consulting engagement or strategy planning role at a sponsor organization.
Within the Certificate program, students who are especially focused can pursue an optional specialization in Government, Nonprofit Management or Socially Responsible Business.
This program is a great way for students interested in public management or socially responsible business careers to develop an understanding of issues in these fields and to differentiate themselves in the recruitment process.
For more on Stanford’s public management program or other options for tailoring your studies, visit the school’s website or check out the Special Programs section of the Clear Admit School Guide to Stanford!
