For over 60 years, HBS has pioneered Executive Education. Programs are now offered in China, Europe, India, and California, as well as on the HBS campus.
Executive Education participants come from 115 countries, and two thirds of the participants hail from countries outside North America, bringing wealth of international perspectives to daily case discussions.
Comprehensive Leadership Programs
Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Today's challenging economy calls for global executives who can lead strategically, responsibly, and ethically. In response, AMP provides the latest management concepts and tools to transform senior executives into indispensable leaders. Participants leave with a broader vision of success-equipped to make the tough decisions required to manage through the downturn and position their organizations for growth and profitability.
General Management Program (GMP)
Today's challenging economic climate calls for multifaceted leaders who have a more holistic view of business, who can spot emerging opportunities, and who can navigate through periods of decline as well as growth. In response, GMP helps participants master new skills, explore diverse perspectives, and develop new leadership styles-transforming them into outstanding business leaders who have the judgment, confidence, and skills to lead their organizations in all economic environments.
Program for Leadership Development (PLD)
Investing in the next generation of leaders is critical to sustain competitive advantage through the downturn-and achieve corporate growth over the long term. PLD equips functional managers with the advanced decision-making and execution skills they need to excel as multifaceted leaders. Participants emerge well equipped to take on greater cross-functional responsibilities-and ultimately drive performance throughout the organization.
Global Executive Education Programs
Global CEO Program for China
April 6-11, 2014 - Module 1 (CEIBS, Shanghai, China)
June 18-23, 2014 - Module 2 (IESE, Barcelona, Spain)
July 13-18, 2014 - Module 3 (HBS, Boston, MA, USA)
Enhancing leadership skills and strategic vision, this program prepares Chinese CEOs to build world-class enterprises in a global environment. Jointly developed by Harvard Business School, China Europe International Business School, and IESE Business School, the curriculum explores factors influencing business performance and examines the CEO's role as it relates to strategic, governmental, investor, market, societal, and trade union issues.
Growing and Leading a Professional Service Firm — China
July 14-19, 2013 (Harvard Center Shanghai)
To take advantage of opportunities in China, professional service firms must navigate many obstacles in a complex and unfamiliar environment. Offered jointly by the Harvard Business School and the School of Management, Fudan University in Shanghai, this program explores the difficult balancing act required for company leaders who must consistently maintain fiscal discipline while exceeding client expectations, motivating staff, and formulating and executing long-term strategy.
Leadership in Financial Organizations — China
July 22-25, 2013 (Harvard Center Shanghai)
Investigate the critical leadership issues that confront high-level executives of financial institutions in today's challenging economy. This program, designed for managing directors and high-level leaders, explores risk management, ethical obligations, regulatory controls, and other demands placed on today's companies. You will learn to lead franchises, teams, and entire organizations more effectively.
Marketing Strategies for Profitable Growth — China
May 5-8, 2013 (Harvard Center Shanghai)
Learn how to sustain growth in China's evolving marketplace with effective marketing strategies that build and nurture customer relationships. Offered jointly by Harvard Business School and the School of Management, Fudan University in Shanghai, this program offers a unique combination of innovative research, marketing expertise, and insights into how successful organizations grow profitably in Asia.
Senior Executive Program for China
August 11-17, 2013 - Module 1 (Tsinghua-SEM, Beijing, China)
October 13-19, 2013 - Module 2 (CEIBS, Shanghai, China)
December 8-19, 2013 - Module 3 (HBS, Boston, MA, USA)
Offering the latest thinking on China and the global marketplace, this leadership development program helps you build competitive advantage. Jointly developed by Harvard Business School; the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University; and China Europe International Business School, the program helps executives renew their perspectives, rethink their role, and manage more effectively.
Agribusiness Seminar — A European Offering
May 26-29, 2013 (Hampshire, England)
HBS brings its pioneering Agribusiness Seminar to Europe, helping global agribusiness leaders develop new strategies for a changing industry. This premier forum explores global food, fiber, and fuel system dynamics. Through structured learning, idea exchange, and networking, you explore the latest industry challenges and innovations, preparing you to position your organization for future success.
Innovating for Sustainability
May 26-29, 2013 (Hampshire, England)
Exploring the link between sustainability and financial performance, this program helps companies deliver value to both shareholders and society. You will discover how leading companies are developing innovative products, processes, and business models to achieve financial goals while meeting objectives-and government mandates-for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
Intellectual Property Strategy
June 18-21, 2013 (London, England)
To succeed in a highly competitive global economy, companies must be able to safeguard and maximize their intellectual property. By examining recent trends in European and international IP law, this program provides a blueprint for integrating IP management with corporate strategy. You will gain the legal and strategic perspectives to manage, protect, and increase the value of your firm's IP assets.
Leadership in Financial Organizations — Europe
February 2014 (London, England)
Investigate the critical leadership issues that confront high-level executives of financial institutions in today's challenging economy. This program, designed for managing directors and high-level leaders, explores risk management, ethical obligations, regulatory controls, and other demands placed on today's companies. You will learn to lead franchises, teams, and entire organizations more effectively.
Leading High-Performance Healthcare Organizations
April 2014 (Paris, France)
With a focus on strategy, this program helps healthcare executives around the world enhance leadership skills while improving operations and clinical outcomes. You will examine best practices for optimizing medical advances and information technology, implementing new models of care delivery, and enhancing processes and budgetary controls. Cross-industry insight helps you overcome barriers to innovation and improve the performance of your organization.
Leading With Impact
July 1-5, 2013 (London, England)
Emphasizing introspection and personal discovery, this program enables you to fulfill and expand your emerging leadership potential. Through self-assessment tools and experiential learning, you examine your strengths and weaknesses while exploring best practices of extraordinary leaders. Delivering proven techniques and greater confidence, the program helps you manage your team more effectively and lead in the midst of adversity and change.
Strategic IQ — Europe
November 10-15, 2013 (London, England)
Draw from a world of experience as you lead your company in times of unprecedented change. This program examines theoretical frameworks for accommodating change, as well as real-life experiences of corporations across the globe that have been confronted with emerging developments in the competitive landscape.
Aligning Strategy and Execution — India
June 11-14, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Position your organization for long-term success in the global marketplace by integrating the design and execution of highly effective business strategies. In this intensive program, senior executives who do business in India will explore the core components of strategy building-among them competitive environment and competitive advantage. You will learn how to align your organization in order to optimize your strategy, capitalize on opportunities, and drive growth.
Building a Global Enterprise in India
April 2014 (Mumbai, India)
This program is designed for senior leaders who seek strategies to expand within and beyond this compelling market. Offered jointly by Harvard Business School and the India Research Center in Mumbai, the program marries on-the-ground, research-based knowledge of India with the global perspective of one of the world's leading business schools-a combination unavailable in any other executive education program.
Driving Growth Through Innovation — India
August 19-22, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Innovating new products and services in India can be complicated by an unpredictable market and unfamiliar culture. This program helps business leaders develop and market differentiated products and services by identifying and leveraging new opportunities. Participants leave with the latest tools and strategies to manage today's diverse risks and to position their companies for future success.
Improving Corporate Performance and Profitability — India
May 27-30, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Build a strategic advantage for your company by implementing powerful performance evaluation systems that drive performance and improve profitability. This leadership program explores how local and multinational companies manage operational risk and create corporate value in India and beyond. You will emerge with a blueprint for capitalizing on growth opportunities in challenging times.
Launching New Ventures — India
June 3-6, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Growth in India is creating opportunities for talented entrepreneurs who know how to build a successful business. In this program, you will learn how to identify the right opportunity, build your organization, attract resources, define and execute strategy, and navigate India's complex business environment to drive sustainable success for your company.
Leadership and Corporate Accountability — India
November 18-21, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Explore the legal, ethical, and financial demands that affect managerial decision-making in today's highly complex economic environment. Designed for executives at the divisional level and above, this interdisciplinary program examines a range of leadership issues related to management and governance systems. You will emerge better prepared to make ethically responsible, financially sound decisions.
Leadership in Financial Organizations — India
April 2015 (Mumbai, India)
Investigate the critical leadership issues that confront high-level executives of financial institutions in today's challenging economy. This program, designed for managing directors and high-level leaders, explores risk management, ethical obligations, regulatory controls, and other demands placed on today's companies. You will learn to lead franchises, teams, and entire organizations more effectively.
Leading Growth Through Customer Centricity — India
January 2014 (Mumbai, India)
Learn how to create a truly customer-centric organization that can help your business innovate, compete, and grow. Designed for senior executives operating in India and the surrounding region, this new program gives decision-makers new knowledge and tools for transforming an organization that sells products and services into one that delivers differentiated customer value-and sustainable business success.
Managing and Transforming Professional Service Firms — India
January 15-18, 2014 (Mumbai, India)
This program provides firms with proven approaches for managing client expectations, developing staff, and formulating business strategies. Offered jointly by Harvard Business School and the India Research Center in Mumbai, executives will leave the program well positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in India and beyond.
Managing Family Businesses for Generational Success — India
June 24-27, 2013 (Mumbai, India)
Position your family business for success in India by building strengths, relationships, performance, and a comprehensive succession plan. In this leadership program, family teams explore the unique communication and interpersonal needs of family-run enterprises. You will emerge better prepared to position your business for long-term success.
Custom Programs
Harvard Business School works with companies on a one-to-one basis to create high-impact learning experiences that are tailored to the needs of each firm. Whether an organization is facing shifting market dynamics, new competitors, more demanding customers, or other strategic challenges, a custom program can be developed to strengthen the leadership capacity of executives individually and of the organization as a whole.