It’s time once again for Trivia Tuesday, our regular exploration of the special programs and opportunities that differentiate the leading business schools. This week we take a peek into the Clear Admit School Guide to Stanford, and share an excerpt on Stanford’s Public Management Program.
“The Public Management Program (PMP) was founded in 1971 by then-dean Arjay Miller to promote communication and collaboration between leaders of government and business. His experience as president of Ford Motor Companies provided the impetus for this initiative; in this role, he witnessed firsthand the misunderstandings between politicians and those in the private sector. The PMP 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 also 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. To qualify, students take 16 relevant course units, including an approved economics class; with approximately 30 electives to choose from, they can also petition for a relevant Stanford University class to count toward the credential, or design an independent study.
The independent study option provides students with the flexibility to design a program of study that fits their needs. Each independent study may be taken for between one and four credit units, with each credit unit representing an expected 30 hours of work. Furthermore, students may determine whether to dedicate their independent study time to research or to practice. For instance, the independent study may be academic in nature, focusing on an examination of current events or an analysis of a specific sector or organization, or it can involve an internship, consulting engagement or strategy planning role at a sponsor organization. Within the Certificate program, students who are especially focused may pursue an optional specialization in Government, Nonprofit Management or Socially Responsible Business. To qualify for a specialization, the candidate must take 8 of the 16 elective credits for the certificate in that area.
In addition to pursuing their personal academic interests, each class of PMP students selects a topic to explore in depth during their second year through the Public Management Initiative (PMI).”
To continue reading about Stanford’s Public Management Program, and to find out about the details of the PMI, experiential and international opportunities offered within the PMP program, and the financial support available to PMP students at Stanford, take a look at the Clear Admit School Guide to Stanford. All 18 Clear Admit School Guides are available for immediate purchase and download on the Clear Admit shop.
