Executive Education

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 2009, HBS Executive Education participants represented a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds:

Functional Mix

Accounting/Control 2%, Finance 12%, General Management 35%, Human Resources 2%, Information Services 2%, Manufacturing/Operations 3%, Marketing 11%, Professional Services 7%, Research & Development 4%, Other 22%

Industry Mix

Chemicals/Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology 7%, Communications 2%, Consumer Products 5%, Financial 14%, High Technology 6%, Manufacturing 7%, Nonprofit 12%, Other 6%, Other Services 4%, Professional Services 17%, Raw Materials/Energy 4%, Real Estate/Construction 8%, Retail Services 3%, Utilities/Telecommunications 5%

Geographical Mix

Africa 5%, Asia 15%, Australia/New Zealand 5%, Europe 29%, Latin America 8%, Middle East 2%, North America 36%

Although no formal educational requirements apply, proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for participation in Harvard Business School Executive Education programs.