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    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy

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    Stanford, USMba/mppIn-person3 years
    $77,454.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    8.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    434
    Cohort
    students
    145
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University is a 145-credit, 3-year, in-person Mba/mpp program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $77,454.

    About the program

    The program combines an MBA from Stanford GSB with an MPP from the Public Policy Program, focusing on careers at the intersection of business and government. Students complete MBA courses in the first year, MPP core and electives with MBA electives in the second year, and a two-quarter MPP practicum in the third year.

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    Deadlines

    Round 1 2027
    Sep 9, 2026

    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 100 total (iBT) with minimum 25 in each section (MIP); GSB: TOEFL 100 iBT
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 7.0 overall (GSB)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $40,771.00
    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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University is $77,454 across 145 required credits.
    Is Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University take to complete?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University is structured around 3 years and 145 credits.
    How competitive is Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8.4%.
    How large is the Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University cohort?
    Joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Public Policy at Stanford University typically enrolls around 434 students per cohort.