What Should I do If I’m interested in Business School?

Stanford is well known for its opportunities in both technology entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. To get started, you might check out the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, StartX , the Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students, and the Stanford Pre-Business Association. Information about these groups and additional Stanford groups can be found via Student Affairs.

What should I study?

Stanford does not have a pre-business major. Some business-oriented students choose to major in Economics or in Management Science & Engineering, but don’t assume that you must do so. A major in any one of the humanities, social sciences, or sciences, perhaps supplemented with a minor or a wise selection of business-related courses, can be excellent preparation for a career in business. You may want to check out freshman-level courses such as ECON 1 and MS&E 472 (the latter is a one-unit speaker’s course offered in the Autumn, Winter and Spring and open to anyone). Possible other courses include ECON 5, 50, 101; ENGR 145, 150; SOC 161; MS&E 175, 178; and URBANST 132, 133. In addition, there are opportunities for undergraduates to take classes at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Student interested in a future career in business may be interested in the September Studies Program, Leadership Intensive (LEAD)  which is open to rising Juniors.

For advice regarding a career in business, there are pre-professional advisors in Sweet Hall who specialize in advising students interested in careers in business. Students may also check out the Career Development Center on campus, which has additional resources for students interested in business.