Combining bold ideas, powerful pedagogy, and collaborative cohort-based learning to deliver unparalleled management education and foster lifelong learning networks.
Two Years. A World of Difference.
Breakthrough learning for leaders.
Learn online from the leaders in business education.
New ideas for a changing world
Bold ideas developed by world-class researchers working with real-world practitioners, and a powerful pedagogy built around participant-centered learning in highly structured, interactive engagements.
Research grounded in practice.
Powerful learning networks that change the trajectory of careers, positively impact organizations, and make a difference in the world.
We educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
Our vibrant residential campus is designed to develop skills and build relationships that last a lifetime.
Thought leadership from the HBS community.
HBS students and alumni are serious, collaborative learners with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that positively impact organizations and make a difference in the world.
Delivering distinctive information expertise, services, and products so that our community excels.
Critical mass and critical thinking around critically important topics.
Who is eligible for the student competition?
Who are the judges? What are their backgrounds?
I am from another program (e.g., Kennedy School, Law School, MIT) but would like to take part. What should I do?
What are the prizes? How is the prize money split?
Do non-winning teams ever become successful?
If I register to participate, may I withdraw from the competition later on? At what point am I fully committed in the competition?
Can I participate in multiple teams or multiple tracks?
Can I compete in the competition 2 years in a row?
Are there limitations on the amount of seed capital raised or revenue generated?
If I compete/am a winner in the New Venture Competition, can I also participate in other Rock Programs and Harvard Competitions?
How do I find information on the alumni competition?