Stanford MSx Program

The Stanford MSx Program is a one-year, full-time Master of Science degree program for experienced leaders. The program accepts 90 students (mid-career managers/execs with a minimum of 8 years and average of 12 years work experience) and awards MS in Management degree. Program starts in July.
Each year, Stanford selects an accomplished group of experienced leaders from across the globe, to spend a year as Fellows in the MSx Program, preparing for senior roles in business, government, and society. Since 1958, our alumni have gone on to lead global organizations, serve as policymakers and diplomats, financiers, entrepreneurs, and social innovators.
This program is an accelerated degree for experienced leaders. Fellows choose the program to gain deep knowledge of the art and science of leadership in a concentrated, energetic environment. And, they commit to a full-time residential experience that closes the door on distractions and enables them to focus on learning.

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What is the Stanford MSx Program Admission Process?

The Stanford MSx Program admission process involves submitting a completed application, followed by an evaluation based on its merits and the applicant pool. If deemed a good match for the Sloan Fellows cohort, an interview will be scheduled (by invitation only). After the interview, a decision is made and communicated via email. Evaluation criteria include Intellectual Vitality, Leadership Accomplishments, Personal Qualities and Contributions, Clarity of Purpose, Degree, and Work Experience.

Evaluation criteria include Intellectual Vitality, Leadership Accomplishments, Personal Qualities and Contributions, Clarity of Purpose, Degree and Work Experience.

What Application Materials are Required for the Stanford MSx Program?

    For the Stanford MSx Program, key application materials include a U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent, a current GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA) test score (no waivers), and English proficiency exams (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE) if applicable. Applicants also need eight or more years of professional experience (with five+ years in management), an updated resume/CV (max two pages), three letters of reference, and two essays addressing 'What matters most to you, and why?' and 'Why Stanford and why now?'. A combined application option for both MSx and MBA programs is available for those that will have at least eight years of work experience.

Applying to both the Stanford MSx and MBA programs
If you are still deciding between the Stanford MSx and the Stanford MBA programs, Stanford GSB offers the option to apply to both programs for one application fee. The combined Stanford MSx and Stanford MBA application is only available to those that will have at least eight years of work experience.

How to Apply to Both Stanford MSx and MBA Programs?

    To apply to both the Stanford MSx and MBA programs, you must meet the criteria for both, including at least eight years of experience for the MSx Program. This combined application is only available in Round 1 or 2. On the Stanford MSx application's first screen, select the 'MBA and MSx Program Application' option. You will need to list a third recommender in your application to be reviewed only by the MSx Program. For the combined application, your answers for both essay questions should not exceed 1,200 words, and Essay B must address your interest in both programs. Only one $275 fee is required for both applications. If admitted to both, you can only accept one offer.

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Program website: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx

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