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    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education

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    Stanford, USMa/mbaIn-person30 months
    $77,454.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    6.8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    20
    Cohort
    students
    119
    Credits
    $275.00
    App fee

    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University is a 119-credit, 30-month, in-person Ma/mba program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $77,454.

    About the program

    The program combines an MBA with a flexible MA in Education for individuals interested in educational entrepreneurship, management, philanthropy, and policy. Students take MBA courses primarily in the first year, followed by a mix of business and education courses, with electives from both schools focusing on educational organizations, learning sciences, technologies, and education's role in society.

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    Deadlines

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    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min no minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement
    GMAT
    required
    Min no minimum GMAT or GRE score requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (taken before January 21, 2026)* 100 for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL (taken after January 21, 2026)* 5.0
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall band score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $185,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $21,464.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University is $77,454 across 119 required credits.
    Is Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University take to complete?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University is structured around 30 months and 119 credits.
    How competitive is Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 6.8%.
    How large is the Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University cohort?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Arts in Education at Stanford University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.