As a program participant, you are responsible for securing the appropriate visas and travel documents you need to travel to the country in which your program is located. Visit our FAQs for more information.
Personal Technology: For programs on the HBS campus, you are not required to bring any personal technology. Computers are provided in each bedroom. For programs offered elsewhere, we recommend that you bring your personal laptop. You may need a voltage adapter for your personal technology if your program is held outside your country of residence>
Phones: Landline phones are provided in each bedroom on the HBS campus and in each hotel room at programs located outside of the United States
Money: You may wish to exchange currency before arriving to cover ground transportation costs from the nearest airport. Automated teller machines (ATM) are available on campus. For programs taking place at locations outside of the United States, currency exchange is available either at the hotel or a nearby ATM
Clothing: Weather conditions will vary depending on season and location, but we generally advise bringing business casual clothing that can be easily layered. Examples include collared shirts, khakis, blazers, and sweaters
About three weeks before your program starts, you will receive a link to the program website, which gives you access to relevant case studies. We encourage you to carefully read these cases in advance so you can make the most of your time on campus.
During most HBS Executive Education programs, you'll have the privilege of living on campus alongside your fellow participants. Situated in the historic Boston-Cambridge area, the Executive Education Complex is just a short walk from Harvard University and features first-class living arrangements, a celebrated library, and state-of-the-art fitness and recreational facilities.
For participants attending programs at locations outside of the United States, accommodations are provided in world-class hotels either in, or within walking distance, of the same facility in which your classes take place. Services and amenities vary by hotel.
The transformational experience HBS Executive Education is known for can only happen in an environment of trust and mutual respect, in a place that encourages active participation and the open exchange of ideas. To that end, our community values, which help ensure that all participants benefit from our immersive learning environment, are built on the following key tenets:
Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others.
Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the community.
As a program participant, you are responsible for securing the appropriate visas and travel documents you need to travel to the country in which your program is located. Visit our FAQs for more information.
What to bring
Personal Technology: For programs on the HBS campus, you are not required to bring any personal technology. Computers are provided in each bedroom. For programs offered elsewhere, we recommend that you bring your personal laptop. You may need a voltage adapter for your personal technology if your program is held outside your country of residence>
Phones: Landline phones are provided in each bedroom on the HBS campus and in each hotel room at programs located outside of the United States
Money: You may wish to exchange currency before arriving to cover ground transportation costs from the nearest airport. Automated teller machines (ATM) are available on campus. For programs taking place at locations outside of the United States, currency exchange is available either at the hotel or a nearby ATM
Clothing: Weather conditions will vary depending on season and location, but we generally advise bringing business casual clothing that can be easily layered. Examples include collared shirts, khakis, blazers, and sweaters
Preparing for your program
About three weeks before your program starts, you will receive a link to the program website, which gives you access to relevant case studies. We encourage you to carefully read these cases in advance so you can make the most of your time on campus.
Admitted? Plan Your Stay
During most HBS Executive Education programs, you'll have the privilege of living on campus alongside your fellow participants. Situated in the historic Boston-Cambridge area, the Executive Education Complex is just a short walk from Harvard University and features first-class living arrangements, a celebrated library, and state-of-the-art fitness and recreational facilities.
For participants attending programs at locations outside of the United States, accommodations are provided in world-class hotels either in, or within walking distance, of the same facility in which your classes take place. Services and amenities vary by hotel.
Community values
The transformational experience HBS Executive Education is known for can only happen in an environment of trust and mutual respect, in a place that encourages active participation and the open exchange of ideas. To that end, our community values, which help ensure that all participants benefit from our immersive learning environment, are built on the following key tenets:
Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others.
Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the community.
Accountability for personal behavior.
For more information on how to plan for your program and what to expect when you arrive, visit our Admitted? Plan Your Stay section. Please note that we will provide additional guidance on preparing for your program about three weeks before the program begins.
