Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford University is known as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Founded in1891 by Jane and Leland Stanford, the university is unique having been founded as a coeducational institution during a period where institutions of higher learning were predominantly all male.

Stanford University is home to seven specific and distinct schools that provide specialized instruction to students. The Graduate School of Business provides instruction in finance and business. Most students that attend this school pursue a curriculum to obtain a Masters in Business Administration. Even though most students attend as matriculated students the school does allow individuals to learn about the stock market through classes on the subject. As part of the business school curriculum students are introduced to stocks even though there do not provide a specific stock market school. Classes on the stock market and trading are available through the business school. Students interested in learning more about Stanford's offerings to learn about to the stock market, should contact Stanford's office of admissions to request course information and about admission requirements.

Other schools at Stanford include The School of Earth Sciences, which is home to departments and programs that focus on the study of the earth. The School of Education is designed to enable students to take leadership positions as teachers, researchers, and administrator. The School of Engineering prepares students for various careers in engineering. The School of Humanities and Sciences is Stanford's liberal arts college that prepares students for careers in the arts, language, literature and the sciences. Master degrees in these disciplines are also available. In Addition to the law, Stanford Law School provides joint degrees in business, computer sciences, and engineering. Stanford also provides a School of Medicine, and a School of Continuing Studies.