Global Innovation Programs

Knight Management Center

Through our Global Innovation Programs, the Stanford Graduate School of Business is now offering our distinctive approach to teaching entrepreneurship and management to change agents throughout the world. The programs bring together participants from a broad range of backgrounds and give them the knowledge and direction they need to innovate and take their ideas to the next level.

Stanford Ignite:
Powering Innovation & Entrepreneurship 

Offered in innovation hubs around the world, Stanford Ignite is a hands-on program designed for current graduate students and working professionals interested in formulating, developing and commercializing innovative ideas. In 2013, Stanford Ignite will be offered at the GSB, Bangalore, and in Beijing. This program was formerly known as PRIE/SIE.

Stanford Online Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Certificate 

This online, self-paced certificate program is offered jointly by the Stanford Center for Professional Development at the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Business. The 8-course program will cover topics including marketing, innovation strategy and entrepreneurship.

SEED Programs

Through the SEED programs entrepreneurs are given the tools to create and develop their organizations and help alleviate poverty in developing economies.

GSB Global Executive Summits

Bringing together Stanford alumni, leading executives and leaders from around the world, the Global Executive Summits study today's global business challenges and explore innovative solutions.

Social Innovation Programs

Our Social Innovation programs provide professional development to current and future nonprofit leaders and help social entrepreneurs refine enterprises and innovations and leverage their impact.

Summer Institute for General Management

Targeted at rising seniors and recent college graduates, the Summer Institute for General Management combines foundational management coursework, individualized professional development workshops, and networking opportunities to give participants a solid understanding of business fundamentals.