“The top business schools all have unity of purpose in their research, which is typically driven by a particular academic methodology. At HBS, our unity of purpose is defined by the nature of the problems we work on, and their connection with our teaching. We encourage faculty to make big bets on studying phenomena that confront senior managers. ... Faculty leverage research to develop innovative courses and case materials. From the classroom to the field and back again, the resulting new knowledge is rigorous, inspirational for students, and powerful in practice."
Krishna Palepu
Professor, Senior Associate Dean for International Development
The School's faculty members are committed teachers who dedicate themselves to educating leaders who make a difference in the world. They remain close to practice as distinguished entrepreneurs, consultants, advisors, and board members.
More than half are actively involved in international research. One third of the approximately 350 cases developed by the School's faculty each year are international in scope, greatly enriching the global content of the MBA and Executive Education programs.
Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning
The Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning (CPCL) is designed for senior faculty at top business schools in emerging economies who want to be trained in interactive methods of teaching and learning. Participants are nominated by their academic institutions and generally include deans, department chairs, and senior faculty with five or more years of teaching experience.
By focusing on case writing and teaching, the CPCL helps schools develop their own field-based research. The program enables non-US based academics to network with HBS faculty, which may lead to research opportunities.
Senior professors and deans from business schools in Latin America, Africa, Eastern and Central Europe, China, and India have benefited from attending CPCL programs.
HBS Global Research Fellowship
The School's Global Research Fellowship enables HBS faculty to pursue in-depth research or course development projects outside the United States. By providing full funding for a three-to-six month international stay, the program allows for a true immersion experience.
International Visiting Scholar Program
The International Visiting Scholar Program offers highly accomplished scholars an opportunity to spend a semester in residence at HBS. Participants bring a research or course development agenda that is of interest not only to one or more HBS faculty units, but also to a specific HBS faculty member who agrees to collaborate on a significant project of mutual interest. HBS International Visiting Scholars become part of the HBS intellectual community, participating in numerous academic activities, including guest lecturing, writing, and course development.