The curriculum is split into two different yet complementary learning experiences: The Required Curriculum (RC) forms the first year of study and establishes a common foundation in the fundamental practices of business including finance, marketing, leadership, negotiation, operations, strategy, and more. All students participate in the same set of classes within their section of 90 colleagues. In addition to acquiring specific analytical and quantitative skills, students become acclimated to MBA Program standards of communication and collaboration, and develop strong, lasting…

For years, executives viewed the multi-week management programs at business schools as miniature versions of the MBA. The long-time gold standard of these educational experiences has been Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program, the so-called AMP. Since its founding in 1945, more than 20, executives have graduated from the program. Many of those execs put the AMP on their resumes as if it’s an MBA degree. It’s that well known and that prestigious. The program used to last a full 11 weeks, but has since been collapsed into eight weeks at a cost of $64, —largely…

Tyra Banks famously graduated from Harvard Business School earlier this year. But today she came under fire from critics who have taken issue with the fact that the qualification is not a ‘proper’ degree. The supermodel, 38, has never suggested that she has anything other than a ‘diploma’ from Harvard. However even the word diploma might be a stretch, as Ms Banks actually earned a ‘Certificate of Completion’ for her nine-week course in the university’s Owner/President Management non-degree extension program. While these

As much as 40 percent of food grown in the United States for human consumption is wasted. Source: Eivaisla After decades of wasteful food practices, where perfectly good food is discarded even as poverty keeps many families hungry, solutions are starting to come together from food retailers, farmers, academics, policy makers, and social service organizations. “We’re seeing a movement to rethink what we are doing as a food industry and as consumers, ” says José Alvarez, a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School who was once CEO for Stop & Shop markets. “We’r

BY CAR From Logan Airport: Follow signs for I-90 West (Massachusetts Turnpike/Ted Williams Tunnel). Take I-90 West to exit #20 for Brighton/Cambridge. See below. From west of Boston: Take I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to exit #18 for Allston/Cambridge. See below. From north and south of Boston: Take I-93 (North or South) to exit #20 for I-90 West (Massachusetts Turnpike). Take I-90 West to exit #20 for Brighton/Cambridge. See below. From I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) (see above for exit numbers): After the tollbooth, bear right toward Cambridge. Continue through the first…

What are the first things you should do in your new post? In this e-mail Q&A, Michael Watkins offers strategies that he researched while preparing his new book, The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels (HBS Press, 2003). Martha Lagace: What is so special about the first ninety days? Michael Watkins: Leaders, regardless of their level, are most vulnerable in their first few months in a new position. They lack detailed knowledge of the challenges they will face and what it will take to succeed in meeting them. And, they have not yet…

There s no better time to revamp your reading list than the beginning of the summer. The question is what should you read? With so many business books out there to choose from, sifting through all those online descriptions and reviews could take up an entire summer in and of itself. We figured you d rather spend that time actually, you know, reading. To help you narrow down your search for the best business books out there, we combed through a plethora of online syllabi from Harvard Business School. Much to my surprise, most of the books centered around leadership rather than…

Innovation Leadership & Management Programs Offered HBS Campus Focused on product and service development, this innovation leadership & management program helps leaders seize opportunity, manage risk, and drive competitive advantage. In addition to learning how to balance strategy and effective execution in product development, you will expand your ability to innovate in a competitive marketplace, take advantage of disruptive technologies and economic conditions, and position your company for continuous growth. Program Details Develop the diverse skills required…

Harvard Extension School offers a variety of ways for students around the world to study part time at Harvard University. Whether you are interested in online courses, a professional graduate certificate, or a degree, you will find flexible, challenging options to help you meet your goals. Online Courses We have about 500 online courses available in the fall and spring semesters. Some courses have live meeting times in a virtual classroom each week. Others offer more flexibility, allowing you to watch weekly lecture videos or access course materials at your convenience. All…

As said, it is extremely difficult to gain free access to these case studies. They are not made readily available to the public by the school itself. There are certainly places out there where you can buy case studies, but that doesn’t sound like it would be an appealing option to you (or anyone). This being said, it is important to remember that there is really no “formula” for getting into HBS or MBA programs generally. Schools are looking to admit highly unique individuals who tell different sorts of stories and who will leave their schools to be high-impact players in the…

For over three centuries, the art of processing and preparing tea has been an integral part of Chinese culture. In the early seventeenth century, the Dutch India Company introduced Chinese tea to Europe, creating a global market that remains today. In this series of rare photographs from Baker Library s collections, the steps in processing raw tea leaves for export are beautifully illustrated, and describe techniques that are now part of China s rich history. by Robert Gardella At the time these photographs originated in an unspecified location in late-nineteenth-century China…

Custom Page Content 2 Spangler Center was made possible through the support of the Spangler family and named in their honor. Officially opened in 2001, Spangler Center has played a dramatic role in connecting the HBS community and facilitating valuable student interaction. The 122, -square-foot, red brick and limestone building, which complements McKim, Mead & White’s 1920s master plan for the campus, was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects and is considered the main student center for MBAs. There are 29 project rooms with whiteboards—some with plasma screens—and…

The Research A comprehensive survey of Harvard Business School graduates—men and women—suggests that the conventional wisdom about women and leadership needs to be rethought. Some Findings Men and women start out with similar goals, which are adjusted over time—but men are likelier to achieve them. Few women are “opting out, ” but men and women alike believe that women advance more slowly because they prioritize family over career. Most men expect that their careers will take precedence over their partners’—which they usually do. Most women expect their careers to be as important…