Virtual Venture into Management
Overview
These two days offer college students interested in exploring the world of business an opportunity to connect with HBS faculty, students, and alumni and provide a sneak peek into the HBS and Case Method experience!
VVM 2023 registration details will become available later this year.
Agenda
VVM 2022 featured the following daily online programming:
Tuesday, May 10
1:00-1:20pm ET: Welcome & Introduction to the HBS Learning Model Welcome session focused on providing an overview of VVM, introduction to the case method, and setting the stage for the programming!
1:30-1:50pm ET: Discussion Groups Participants are broken up into groups to discuss the upcoming case.
2:00-3:20pm ET: Mock Case Session The mock case session will provide students with an opportunity to explore what HBS is most famous for: The Case Method.
Students will review a case in advance, and come prepared for an interactive and dynamic
session designed to unpack and highlight decision making when faced with the constraints
and incomplete information that come with real life business problems and scenarios. 3:20-3:50pm ET: Day 1 Debrief A recap of the afternoon and overview of what is to come during day 2.
Anita Elberse, Faculty Chair
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Anita Elberse is the Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.
An award-winning teacher and scholar, Professor Elberse develops and teaches an MBA course covering the "Businesses of Entertainment, Media, and Sports," which ranks among the most sought-after courses in the School’s curriculum, and chairs a short executive education program, also named "The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports." She chairs a semester-long mentoring program, "Crossover Into Business," that is specifically designed for professional athletes. In her research, Professor Elberse primarily aims to understand what drives the success of products in the entertainment, media, sports, and other creative industries, and how firms can effectively manage products and talent in such sectors. She is acclaimed for her work on digital-media strategies. Professor Elberse has conducted case studies on dozens of entertainment companies, personalities, and other entities. Several of these are described in her first book, Blockbusters: Hit-making, Risk-taking, and the Big Business of Entertainment.
Professor Elberse is one of the youngest female professors to have been promoted to full professor with tenure in Harvard Business School's history.
Wednesday, May 11
1:00-2:00pm ET: Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session Planning for an MBA starts now! Join us for an overview of the HBS admissions process and discover the many financial aid offerings available.
2:10-3:10pm ET: Business School & Me: A Panel Discussion on the Business Case for Business Education Q&A session with HBS students and alumni focused on elevating the importance of business education, the doors it can open, the career paths it can lead to, and why diversity in the industry matters.
3:20-3:50pm ET: Closeout Session Participants reflect on the two-day VVM experience.
Get to Know HBS
The mission of Harvard Business School is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. HBS prides itself on cultivating environments rooted in trust and mutual respect, free expression and inquiry, and an overarching commitment to truth, excellence, and lifelong learning.
HBS strives to be a living model of these values and we’d love for you to learn more about our community.
The Student Experience
The student experience at Harvard Business School is unparalleled and is grounded in a universal appreciation for the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that make each member of a class who they are. Interested in learning more about what it means to be a student at HBS? Check out these additional resources for more insight into “The HBS Experience”
“As a first-generation college student, listening at my grandmother’s feet as she recounted lessons she learned throughout her life gave me the sense I could pretty much do anything.”
“As a first-generation college student, listening at my grandmother’s feet as she recounted lessons she learned throughout her life gave me the sense I could pretty much do anything.”
Leadership that Defines You
“Effective leadership can be measured by the impact you have on others and is exemplified by serving with integrity and having empathy and compassion. It is about inspiring people to be their very best, with or without your presence. ”
“Effective leadership can be measured by the impact you have on others and is exemplified by serving with integrity and having empathy and compassion. It is about inspiring people to be their very best, with or without your presence. ”
2+2: HBS Deferred Admissions for Current College Students
The 2+2 Program is a deferred admission process for current students, either in college or full-time master’s degree programs. It is comprised of at least two years of professional work experience followed by two years in the regular HBS MBA Program. We're looking for innovative thinkers who have demonstrated leadership and analytical skills and want to develop their knowledge and passion to make a difference in the world. Upon graduation, admitted 2+2 students spend a minimum of two years (maximum of four years) working in a professional position in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.
Take Risks with 2+2
