Dr. Mark Granovetter

Professor

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Biography

Mark Granovetter is the Joan B. Ford Professor, Emeritus in the Sociology Department at Stanford University. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how people, social networks, and social institutions interact. Granovetter is best known for his highly cited articles, including 'The Strength of Weak Ties' (1973) and 'Economic Action and Social Structure: The Problem of Embeddedness' (1985). In recent years, he has focused on the social foundations of the economy, culminating in a book titled 'Society, Economy', published by Harvard University Press. His work addresses the role of the economy in social networks, examining critical topics such as corruption, corporate governance, and the emergence of new industries, particularly in the high-tech sectors of Silicon Valley. Granovetter has held various academic appointments and is a member of several prestigious associations, including the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences.

Research Interests

Social Networks Social Institutions Economic Action Embeddedness

Awards

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Honorary Doctoral degree

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Honorary Doctoral Degree

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Member

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Fellow

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Member

Courses

SOC 291 SOC 290 SOC 292 SOC 392 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 SOC 391 SOC 390 SOC 395 SOC 196 SOC 191 SOC 190 SOC 192 SOC 314 SOC 315W SOC 114 SOC 214 SOC 31N

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.