Advanced Corporate Director Seminar

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Explore new frontiers in board governance with a cohort of fellow HBS Executive Education past participants.

  • Dates

    May 1 – 3, 2025

  • Status

    Application Deadline Passed

  • Format

    In-Person

  • Location

    HBS Campus

  • Fee

    $7,500

  • Application Due

    Apr 21, 2025

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

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Program Announcement

Thank you for your interest in this program. The application deadline for this program has passed and the program's availability is limited. The Admissions Committee may consider additional applications should space become available.

The corporate governance playbook is always a work in progress. New best practices emerge as novel challenges demand updated strategies. The Advanced Corporate Director Seminar keeps you up to date with the latest insights from the field and academia to help you maximize your board's effectiveness. The seminar is offered exclusively to past participants who have completed at least one of the following programs (in-person or virtual):

Reconnect with your HBS Executive Education colleagues, grow your network within the board of directors community, and stay current with the latest developments in corporate governance.

Key Program Features

Key Topics

  • Re-examine your company's overall purpose and role in society

  • Study best practices in balancing shareholder and stakeholder needs

  • Gain new perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the corporate board level

  • Prepare to make choices that will put your company at the forefront

  • Assess your board’s readiness to meet emerging challenges

Program Format

  • 3
    days on the HBS campus
  • 12–15
    hours of pre-program work

Case materials and a detailed schedule will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for executives who have completed one or more of the following HBS Executive Education programs (in-person or virtual):

With new cases and updated curriculum each session, past participants are welcome to return and gain new insights.

Global Perspective

A diverse group of four executives laughing and engaging in a casual business meeting, seated around a wooden table with documents
8%
Africa
8%
Asia Pacific
18%
Europe
15%
Latin America
48%
North America

Education

Highest Level Attained

  • 8%

    JD/Law

  • 3%

    MD

  • 8%

    PhD

  • 22%

    MBA

  • 10%

    MS/MA

  • 17%

    BS/BA

  • 1%

    Foreign Diploma

  • 1%

    High School Diploma

Teaching Team

All our executive education programs are developed and taught by a team of widely recognized HBS faculty. Many are skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.

Faculty Cochairs

  • Headshot of Lynn S. Paine

    Lynn S. Paine

    Baker Foundation Professor John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration, Emerita

  • Headshot of Suraj Srinivasan

    Suraj Srinivasan

    Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration Chair, MBA Elective Curriculum

Faculty

The HBS Experience

This in-person program takes place on our storied campus where you'll live and learn at the heart of Boston's vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs.

At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivaled academic resources. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.

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The dedicated Executive Education area of campus features multiple classroom buildings and three residence halls around a quad

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Our well-appointed residence halls feature private bedrooms, living group lounges, and courtyards to fuel vibrant discussions

Admissions

We admit applicants on a rolling, space-available basis, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

The selective admissions process is based on professional achievement, organizational responsibility, and the admissions criteria for each program as described in Who Should Attend. There are no formal educational requirements for HBS Executive Education programs.

Learn more about the admissions process and requirements.

Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, 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.