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 2010, HBS Executive Education participants represented a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds:
Functional Mix
Accounting/Control 2%, Finance 11%, General Management 35%, Human Resources 3%, Information Services 2%, Manufacturing/Operations 4%, Marketing 11%, Other 24%, Professional Services 6%, Research & Development 3%
Industry Mix
Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology 6%, Consumer Products 7%, Financial 12%, High Technology 6%, Manufacturing 7%, Nonprofit 1%, Other 7%, Professional Services 35%, Raw Materials/Energy 4%, Real Estate/Construction 7%, Retail Services 3%, Utilities/Telecommunications 5%
Geographical Mix
Africa 5%, Asia 19%, Australia/New Zealand 4%, Europe 24%, Latin America 9%, Middle East 5%, North America 34%
Although no formal educational requirements apply, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for participation in Harvard Business School Executive Education programs.