General Management Program Creating Outstanding Business Leaders

Today's challenging economic climate calls for multifaceted leaders who have a more holistic view of business, who can spot emerging opportunities, and who can navigate through periods of decline as well as growth. In response, GMP helps participants master new skills, explore diverse perspectives, and develop new leadership styles—transforming them into outstanding business leaders who have the judgment, confidence, and skills to lead their organizations in all economic environments.

What You Can Expect
Early career success often comes through specialization in a specific functional domain, but further advancement requires a more comprehensive, multifunctional perspective. Without careful preparation, this transition can be risky and take years to complete—time that companies can ill afford as they attempt to sustain and grow their business amid difficult market conditions. GMP is designed to smooth and accelerate this career transition.

Who Is Right for the Program
This leadership development program is designed for executives with recently acquired or significantly expanded general management responsibilities, and for senior functional managers who need a broader perspective on company operations or who will become business-unit, division, or regional leaders in the near future.

Investment in the Future
Participants return to their organizations with the analytical skills needed to identify, frame, and solve complex business problems, the confidence needed to make important business decisions, and the leadership skills needed to drive fundamental change in an uncertain world. In short, this program is designed to maximize the impact you make when you get back to work.

Your Course of Study
Through a tightly integrated structure with both on- and off-campus modules, this executive education program combines a collaborative learning environment with a results-focused, action-oriented curriculum. The case-based curriculum presents a holistic picture of leadership with an emphasis on practical knowledge and personalized learning.

Comprehensive Leadership Programs Summary
Compare the key features of Harvard Business School's three comprehensive leadership programs—the Advanced Management Program, the General Management Program, and the Program for Leadership Development.

Dates and Fees

January–May 2010 Session

January 11–February 13, 2010 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
February 14–March 12, 2010 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
March 13–April 24, 2010 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
April 25–May 14, 2010 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
Post Program — Module 5 (Off-Campus)

July–November 2010 Session

July 26–September 5, 2010 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
September 6–October 1, 2010 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
October 2–30, 2010 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
October 31–November 19, 2010 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
Post Program — Module 5 (Off-Campus)
Fee:$55,000

A limited amount of scholarship funding may be available for qualified applicants from not-for-profit organizations. FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Ms. Vicki Good, Portfolio Director at +1-617-495-6486

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.