Advanced Management Program

In a board room, student executives gather around a table.

Prepare for the highest level of leadership. This program helps you build the executive skills, global perspective, and emotional intelligence embodied by the world’s most accomplished leaders.

  • Status

    Accepting Applications

  • Format

    Blended

  • Location

    HBS Campus and Virtual

  • Fee

    $92,000

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

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Market volatility, digital transformation, and automation are changing the way companies compete in every industry. The demand for business leaders who can create continuity and growth at a global level is higher than ever.

Designed to spark self-reflection, innovation, and collaboration, the Advanced Management Program is both a highly structured and deeply personal learning experience. This program empowers established senior leaders to steer full-scale change for their organizations.

Key Program Features

Key Topics

  • Guide strategic innovation and organizational change

  • Master marketing in a digital world with constantly shifting market conditions

  • Navigate corporate responsibility, accountability, and ethics

  • Capitalize on digital transformation and AI

  • Drive organizational performance and effective governance

  • Understand the behavioral economics that lead to better decisions

  • Develop the characteristics of an authentic leader

  • Drive financial performance

  • Leverage strategic choice and differentiation

  • Lead in a global economy

Program Format

  • 3
    modules
  • 6
    weeks on the HBS campus
  • 8
    weeks of virtual learning
  • 40–50
    hours of pre-program work

The carefully curated curriculum is presented over 3 months and combines in-person modules with a virtual module that provides the opportunity to apply new insights at work.

Module Details

Module 1Feb 9 – 28, 2025Full-TimeHBS Campus
Module 2Mar 1 – Apr 26, 2025Part-TimeVirtual, Live Online and Self-Paced
Module 3Apr 27 – May 16, 2025Full-TimeHBS Campus

Pre-Program

Work will begin about one month prior to the start of the program. Pre-work is self-paced and includes both case preparation and access to HBS Online coursework taught by V.G. Narayanan—HBS faculty and Senior Associate Dean of Executive Education and HBS Online. Participants should set aside 10-12 hours per week to complete pre-work before the start of Module 1.

Module 1: Full-Time, HBS Campus

Detailed schedule will be posted for admitted participants approximately one month prior to module start date.

Module 2: Part-Time, Virtual (Live Online and Self-Paced)

During the virtual module, participants should set aside 10-12 hours per week to complete self-paced work and eight hours for live online sessions, which include faculty-led sessions, discussion groups, and executive coaching. Details regarding the date and time of the live online sessions are still being determined and information will be released as soon as possible.

Module 3: Full-Time, HBS Campus

Detailed schedule will be posted for admitted participants approximately one month prior to module start date.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for executives focused on enterprise-level decision-making and executing a global strategy. Many are currently or about to take on roles with the broadest impact on organizational direction and performance.

Ideal candidates include:

  • Officers or senior executives with responsibility for the success of the organization

  • C-suite-level executives at midsize organizations that have significant growth opportunities

  • Executives in roles that cover the scope of CEO, COO, CFO, executive vice president, division president, or managing director

Global Perspective

Two female and two male executives sit and smile around a table filled with notes.
9%
Africa
28%
Asia Pacific
19%
Europe
6%
Latin America
7%
Middle East
31%
North America

Top Industries Represented

  • 23%

    Financial

  • 9%

    High Technology

  • 8%

    Raw Materials / Energy

  • 7%

    Consumer Products

  • 7%

    Manufacturing

  • 7%

    Professional Services

  • 6%

    Health Care

  • 6%

    Nonprofit Services

  • 4%

    Real Estate / Construction

  • 4%

    Transportation

Companies That Have Participated

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • AngloGold
  • Biogen
  • The Coca-Cola Company
  • Facebook
  • Iron Mountain
  • Isbank
  • Lane Crawford
  • Maersk Group
  • Marriott
  • Nedbank
  • SCG
  • Sodexo

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 Chair

Faculty

The HBS Experience

This is a blended program that alternates in-person and virtual elements. Immersive modules take place on our storied campus where you’ll live and learn at the heart of Boston’s vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs. Virtual modules provide the opportunity to learn from anywhere in the world to provide flexibility for busy leaders.

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

View of Executive Education area of HBS campus

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

Residence hall bedroom and bathroom, with woman looking out a window

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.