While the Healthcare Initiative is relatively new, Harvard Business School's interest and expertise in the healthcare field are already well established. HBS faculty, students, and alumni make their mark by fostering innovation throughout the healthcare industry.

Faculty in Healthcare

HBS faculty members are well known for their important research in many areas, including healthcare competition, the design of care delivery, consumer-driven healthcare, team learning and organizational change, venture capital, alliances, startups, and innovation.

Students in Healthcare

Students interested in healthcare learn about all segments of the industry. Upon graduation they take jobs in pharma, biotech, and medical device companies; healthcare delivery, public health and international health organizations; and professional service firms such as venture capital, consulting, and banking.

Alumni in Healthcare

HBS MBA graduates have started healthcare businesses ranging from Potentia Pharmaceuticals to Whole Health Management. In fact, nearly half of our surveyed alumni have founded or co-founded one or more companies within 10 years of graduation. A significant number of these companies are in the healthcare industry. HBS alumni are prominent throughout the healthcare industry and include CEOs and senior executives in venture capital and consulting firms, managed care companies, healthcare delivery organizations, as well as the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

• Mission
• Faculty Advisory Group
• Advisory Board
• Initiative Leadership
• Frequently Asked Questions

Healthcare cases are embedded throughout the first year curriculum in order to educate all students on the complexities and challenges of the healthcare industry.

HBS Healthcare Initiative Fact Sheet (PDF)