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  • EDUC 376  | 2023-2024
    This course presents a series of speakers from Stanford and other higher education institutions who work at the middle to higher levels of administration. Speakers and topics are guided by student interest, but include a range from student affairs to finance. Sessions are intended to be interactive.
  • LAWGEN 115N  | 2023-2024
    What are the origins of the human rights movement and where is it headed? What does it mean to be a human rights activist? What are the main challenges and dilemmas facing those engaged in human rights advocacy? In the space of seven decades, human rights advocates have transformed a ...
  • STRAMGT 368  | 2023-2024
    Our primary objective in this course is to prepare and equip you to play a high-impact leadership role in the social sector, as a founder, executive, board member, and/or donor/philanthropist. This course seeks to provide a survey of the strategic, governance, and management issues facing a wide range of social ...
  • EDUC 377B  | 2023-2024
    (Same as STRAMGT 368). This course seeks to provide a survey of the strategic, governance, and management issues facing a wide range of nonprofit organizations and their executive and board leaders, in the era of venture philanthropy and social entrepreneurship. The students will also be introduced to core managerial issues ...
  • GSBGEN 381  | 2023-2024
    A philanthropist is anyone who gives anything- time, expertise, networks, credibility, dollars, experience- in any amount to create a better world. Philanthropy is resource, background, age, profession, and industry agnostic, and "Individual Philanthropy: Giving Models, Purpose & Practicum" will amplify your ability to make your giving, volunteering, service and leadership ...
  • EDUC 202I  | 2023-2024 Spring

    Instructors:

    • Arribas Layton, L.
    This is a project-based workshop. Practical introduction to issues in educational policy making, education reform, educational planning, implementation of policy interventions, and monitoring and evaluation in developing country contexts. Preference to students enrolled in ICE/IEAPA, but open to other students interested in international development or comparative public policy with instructor's ...
  • DLCL 303  | 2023-2024
    Administrative Internship in Language Program Management. Experiences can include, but are not limited to, the following: Shadow faculty and staff in select areas of administration and supervision within the Language Center and DLCL; Placement testing and student advisement; Technology in teaching and learning; Processes for teacher observation and feedback; Procedures ...
  • EDUC 386  | 2023-2024 Spring

    Instructors:

    • Gumport, P.
    • Ehrlich, T.
    This course is provides an introduction to a wide range of contemporary leadership issues that arise in higher education and play out in different types of colleges and universities. We include a range of written and video materials to anchor class discussions. In addition, we have guest speakers who are ...
  • STRAMGT 381  | 2023-2024
    In this seminar we will study the structure and dynamics of the U.S. health care industry, especially in the face of ongoing regulatory change, and ways it intersects with the global health care industry. The seminar's aim is to develop participants' ability to create strategically informed action plans that are ...
  • WELLNESS 123  | 2023-2024 Winter, Spring

    Instructors:

    • Friedlaender, D.
    Purpose is not a singular thing; it's a way of living with what matters at the center. Investigate and own your unique journey for purpose. Explore the connection between an inner journey for compassionate self-understanding and an outer focus on engaging with the world. In this highly interactive class, we ...
  • MS&E 284  | 2023-2024 Winter

    Instructors:

    • Valentine, M.
    • Lakhtakia, S.
    Most organizations are drawn to data science by the tantalizing prospects of competitive advantage and disruptive capabilities. Yet many organizations are finding that their data science teams are not providing the expected business impact, and some are beginning to question the ROI of these teams altogether. This course works to ...
  • EDUC 377C  | 2023-2024
    (Same as GSBGEN 581) A philanthropist is anyone who gives anything-time, expertise, networks, credibility, influence, dollars, experience-in any amount to create a better world. Regardless of one's age, background or profession, everyone has the potential to lead in a way that both tackles the complex social problems our interconnected world ...
  • ENGR 311D  | 2023-2024 Spring
    This course guides graduate students in creating a professional ePortfolio and establishing an online presence. The course includes seminar-style presentations and discussions, opportunities for feedback with career mentors, classmates, alumni, employers, and other community members using think-aloud protocols and peer review approaches. Curriculum modules focus on strategies for telling your ...
  • DESINST 235  | 2022-2023
    Whether you are a scientist, a historian, a medical student, a journalist, an entrepreneur, or a designer, in the near future you will find yourself telling your story to potential collaborators, funders, employers, and others. You can no longer rely on a resumé or a transcript to show a comprehensive ...
  • STRAMGT 340  | 2023-2024
    This seminar will showcase women entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. We will explore the challenges and opportunities they encountered in starting and growing their ventures, and the personal and professional choices they have made. The sessions will include cases, readings, videos, panel discussions, role plays and breakout groups with the entrepreneurs ...
  • SOMGEN 209  | 2022-2023
    This course combines guest lectures with case study and hands-on projects to examine the necessary skills and practical steps necessary to provide businesses with strategic advice and facilitate organizational change. Students will interface with expert practitioners to gain practical insight into the mechanics and practices of the consulting field, and ...
  • BIOS 289  | 2023-2024 Winter

    Instructors:

    • Eberle, S.
    Tailored lectures and case studies lead to a practical final project. Leaders from local firms and companies will help you gain insight into the biotechnology industry, the skills and experiences necessary to succeed, and the various roles and responsibilities within the industry. Coursework is divided into 4 sections: Introductory Material ...
  • BIOS 290  | 2023-2024 Autumn
    Through tailored lecture, case study and a practical final project, Biosciences and interdisciplinary sciences students and trainees will learn how to apply the skills they acquired in their academic training to a career in Patent Prosecution and related fields. Taught by field and faculty experts, this is your opportunity to ...
  • BIOS 291  | 2023-2024
    This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about consulting including tools and techniques to gain a consulting mindset. The course requires students to complete short assignments, participate in classroom discussions, and a team project. Students will have the opportunity to understand the consulting process right from ...
  • BIOS 292  | 2023-2024
    Through tailored lecture, case study, and a practical final project, academic and professional leaders will help you gain insight into the science communications and media industry. This course assists students in developing the communication skills necessary for post-training and internship success in a science communications/media field and it provides an ...