Participant Mix
The HBS Executive Education learning model depends on an intensely interactive classroom in which participants learn as much from each other as they do from faculty. For that reason, we carefully assemble each program class to reflect a stimulating mix of backgrounds, cultures, career interests, and business responsibilities.
In 2011, HBS Executive Education participants represented a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds:
Functional Mix
Accounting/Control 2%, Finance 11%, General Management 36%, Human Resources 2%, Information Services 2%, Manufacturing/Operations 3%, Marketing 13%, Other 15%, Professional Services 13%, Research & Development 3%
Industry Mix
Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology 7%, Communications 2%, Consumer Products 7%, Financial 14%, High Technology 6%, Manufacturing 8%, Nonprofit 14%, Other 6%, Professional Services 17%, Raw Materials/Energy 4%, Real Estate/Construction 6%, Retail Services 4%, Utilities/Telecommunications 5%
Geographical Mix
Asia/Pacific 29%, Europe 23%, Latin America 11%, North America 37%
Although no formal educational requirements apply, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for participation in Harvard Business School Executive Education programs.