Careers change. Industries change. The world changes. With the programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business, you’ll not only keep pace with that change — you’ll drive it.
A business education can be a valuable investment in your own future. And, the right learning experience returns value in ways that go well beyond the monetary.
Moving up in your chosen field, or changing paths completely. Exploring new ways of thinking, or discovering how to make the contribution you always wanted. Perhaps even in ways you never imagined possible.
The education you receive at Stanford GSB will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and long-term vision that lead to innovation and growth. And, you’ll build a powerful network of accomplished, inspiring colleagues that will continue to sustain you, long after your final class.
Exponentially more than a resume enhancement or a means to an end, your Stanford GSB experience will shape your entire career — and transform your life. It will prepare you to navigate the unprecedented economic, social, and other complex changes the future will certainly bring.
The network is the most important aspect of my education at Stanford GSB. Incredible opportunities have resulted from the relationships formed, the employment advice provided, and the close friendships built among my classmates.
I could not think of a more focused place for training researchers. I learned everything I know about research here — study design, data analysis, publication norms — and the reality is that for the kind of jobs you want, you need to be a good researcher first.
In 1988, after eight years in a variety of engineering and staff positions at GM, Mary received a GM fellowship to attend Stanford GSB. She has spent her entire career at the company and has led divisions, including Global Product Development and Purchasing & Supply Chain, where she was responsible for design, engineering, program management, and quality worldwide. She joined Stanford’s Board of Trustees in 2015, and serves on school's Advisory Council and on the board of directors for General Dynamics.
