Advanced Management Program: Prepare for the Highest Level of Leadership
- Upcoming Sessions
- (1 of 2)
- Dates: 05 SEP–27 OCT 2023
- Format: Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
- Locations: Virtual, HBS Campus
- Fee: $89,000
- 05–15 SEP 2023 — Module 1 (Virtual, Live Online)
- 16–23 SEP 2023 — Module 2 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 24 SEP–27 OCT 2023 — Module 3 (HBS Campus)
- 05–15 SEP 2023 — Module 1 (Virtual, Live Online)
- 16–23 SEP 2023 — Module 2 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 24 SEP–27 OCT 2023 — Module 3 (HBS Campus)
- Dates: 03 JAN–10 MAY 2024
- Format: Blended Combines both in-person and virtual learning.
- Locations: Virtual, HBS Campus
- Fee: $89,000
- 03 JAN–10 FEB 2024 — Module 1 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 11 FEB–01 MAR 2024 — Module 2 (HBS Campus)
- 02 MAR–20 APR 2024 — Module 3 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 21 APR–10 MAY 2024 — Module 4 (HBS Campus)
- 03 JAN–10 FEB 2024 — Module 1 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 11 FEB–01 MAR 2024 — Module 2 (HBS Campus)
- 02 MAR–20 APR 2024 — Module 3 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
- 21 APR–10 MAY 2024 — Module 4 (HBS Campus)
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
"Every day in class I felt my knowledge base expanding because of the insights from my professors and classmates."
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
"Every day in class I felt my knowledge base expanding because of the insights from my professors and classmates."
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
"It's vital to reinvent at every level—to keep learning and adapting as the business climate shifts."
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
"It's vital to reinvent at every level—to keep learning and adapting as the business climate shifts."
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
Email: gpeterson@hbs.edu
Summary
Market volatility, digital transformation, and innovation are changing the way companies compete in every industry—and increasing the demand for business leaders who are global changemakers. Whether you are looking to move up to the executive suite or are about to take on greater leadership responsibilities, the Advanced Management Program is designed to bring about a full-scale change that empowers executives to create and renew competitive advantage for their organizations.
One flagship program. Two unique formats.
Blended modular format – Four highly integrated modules are presented over 6 months, with 6 weeks of study on campus—two on-campus modules and two virtual, self-paced modules. Participants should set aside 10-15 hours per week to complete work during each virtual, self-paced module.
Blended continuous format – This session will take place over the course of 8 weeks with a mix of full-time, live online and on-campus learning.
- Full-time, live online learning: Intensive schedule of 2–3 classes per day for two weeks, Monday through Saturday in the HBS Live Online Classroom. Participants can expect to commit 4–6 hours per day for class sessions and other sessions in the form of faculty office hours and coaching. Case study preparation, virtual learning groups, and networking events will be an additional time commitment of 4–5 hours per day.
- Self-paced learning: Individual case preparation and group meetings, travel to the HBS campus.
- Full-time, on-campus learning: Intensive class schedule of 3–4 classes per day for five weeks, and other sessions in the form of discussion groups and coaching. Case study preparation with your living group and other networking events will take place each evening.
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Summary
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Market volatility, digital transformation, and innovation are changing the way companies compete in every industry—and increasing the demand for business leaders who are global changemakers. Whether you are looking to move up to the executive suite or are about to take on greater leadership responsibilities, the Advanced Management Program is designed to bring about a full-scale change that empowers executives to create and renew competitive advantage for their organizations.
One flagship program. Two unique formats.
Blended modular format – Four highly integrated modules are presented over 6 months, with 6 weeks of study on campus—two on-campus modules and two virtual, self-paced modules. Participants should set aside 10-15 hours per week to complete work during each virtual, self-paced module.
Blended continuous format – This session will take place over the course of 8 weeks with a mix of full-time, live online and on-campus learning.
- Full-time, live online learning: Intensive schedule of 2–3 classes per day for two weeks, Monday through Saturday in the HBS Live Online Classroom. Participants can expect to commit 4–6 hours per day for class sessions and other sessions in the form of faculty office hours and coaching. Case study preparation, virtual learning groups, and networking events will be an additional time commitment of 4–5 hours per day.
- Self-paced learning: Individual case preparation and group meetings, travel to the HBS campus.
- Full-time, on-campus learning: Intensive class schedule of 3–4 classes per day for five weeks, and other sessions in the form of discussion groups and coaching. Case study preparation with your living group and other networking events will take place each evening.
Key Benefits
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Lead a global organization by setting the right strategies in place, securing the appropriate financing, and outperforming the competition -
Deploy a broadly informed global perspective as you evaluate markets, analyze competitive forces, and establish corporate strategy -
Navigate the global financial system while capturing opportunities that add value to your organization -
Identify opportunities for your company to capitalize on digital transformation and strategically implement artificial intelligence -
Keep growing as a leader by building on powerful insights gained through introspection, assessments, professional coaching, and feedback -
Build enduring bonds with accomplished peers who span functions, industries, and countries -
Take advantage of resources for lifelong learning as a member of the global HBS alumni community
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Lead a global organization by setting the right strategies in place, securing the appropriate financing, and outperforming the competition -
Deploy a broadly informed global perspective as you evaluate markets, analyze competitive forces, and establish corporate strategy -
Navigate the global financial system while capturing opportunities that add value to your organization -
Identify opportunities for your company to capitalize on digital transformation and strategically implement artificial intelligence -
Keep growing as a leader by building on powerful insights gained through introspection, assessments, professional coaching, and feedback -
Build enduring bonds with accomplished peers who span functions, industries, and countries -
Take advantage of resources for lifelong learning as a member of the global HBS alumni community
Download the Advanced Management Program Brochure
Who Should Attend
- Proven business executives who hold leadership positions one or two levels from the CEO in large organizations and have been identified as central to the company's succession plan—including members of executive committees, heads of major business units, senior heads of functions, and senior members of the operating group
- Executives who hold C-suite level positions at midsize companies with significant growth opportunities.
- Particularly appropriate for senior executives with at least 20 years of work experience, including significant time as a senior executive or company officer.
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Who Should Attend
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Download the Advanced Management Program Brochure
- Proven business executives who hold leadership positions one or two levels from the CEO in large organizations and have been identified as central to the company's succession plan—including members of executive committees, heads of major business units, senior heads of functions, and senior members of the operating group
- Executives who hold C-suite level positions at midsize companies with significant growth opportunities.
- Particularly appropriate for senior executives with at least 20 years of work experience, including significant time as a senior executive or company officer.
Dive Deeper into the Experience
Harvard brings out the very best in you—follow the proven path to leadership.Coaching—designed to define and pursue your leadership goals—is a key step on your path to success.Challenge assumptions, overcome barriers, and make an impact.
Leaders in Virtual Learning
This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom.
Just as HBS pioneered the case study method, we also built the first live online classroom in 2014 and have been refining and optimizing our virtual program experience ever since. In a world that is now centered around virtual connection, our programs reflect the input and experience of tens of thousands of participants.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
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Leaders in Virtual Learning
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This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom.
Just as HBS pioneered the case study method, we also built the first live online classroom in 2014 and have been refining and optimizing our virtual program experience ever since. In a world that is now centered around virtual connection, our programs reflect the input and experience of tens of thousands of participants.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
Learning and Living at HBS
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
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Learning and Living at HBS
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When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
Alumni Status
Upon completing the Advanced Management Program, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—gaining exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. Learn more.
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Alumni Status
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Upon completing the Advanced Management Program, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—gaining exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. Learn more.
Admissions Criteria and Process
The Application Process
To apply and be considered for this program, you must submit both components below:
- The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
- A letter of reference from someone familiar with your work
Applications will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. Both your application and letter of reference must be submitted before the admissions committee can review.
To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.
Answering Your Questions
Letter of Reference
English Proficiency
Learning Commitment
Application Submission
Application Review
Fee, Payment, and Cancellations
Blended continuous and blended modular formats:
The program fee covers tuition, books, and case materials, as well as accommodations and most meals on-campus.
You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
A limited amount of partial scholarship funding may be available for qualified applicants from not-for-profit organizations. Please include a request for funding in your application.
The Application Process
To apply and be considered for this program, you must submit both components below:
- The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
- A letter of reference from someone familiar with your work
Applications will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. Both your application and letter of reference must be submitted before the admissions committee can review.
To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.
Answering Your Questions
Letter of Reference
English Proficiency
Learning Commitment
Application Submission
Application Review
Fee, Payment, and Cancellations
Blended continuous and blended modular formats:
The program fee covers tuition, books, and case materials, as well as accommodations and most meals on-campus.
You will be invoiced upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation or deferral requests received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
A limited amount of partial scholarship funding may be available for qualified applicants from not-for-profit organizations. Please include a request for funding in your application.
What You Will Learn
The Advanced Management Program is a highly structured yet deeply personalized learning experience. Collaborating with world-renowned HBS faculty, a diverse group of senior executives from around the world, and a professional HBS Executive Coach, you will take a deep-dive into the complex challenges of multinational management and global leadership.
Designed to spark self-reflection, innovation, and collaboration, this advanced leadership course features new global case studies, development of a personal case addressing a leadership challenge or strategic opportunity facing you and your company, and professional one-on-one coaching. You will build the executive skills and global perspective to sustain both corporate and competitive advantage.
Program Format
To provide senior executives with more options, AMP will be offered in two formats each year:
Blended modular format – Four highly integrated modules are presented over 6 months, with 6 weeks of study on campus—two on-campus modules and two virtual, self-paced modules. Participants should set aside 10-15 hours per week to complete work during each virtual, self-paced module.
Blended continuous format – This program will take place over the course of 8 weeks with a mix of full-time, live online learning and on-campus learning.
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What You Will Learn
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The Advanced Management Program is a highly structured yet deeply personalized learning experience. Collaborating with world-renowned HBS faculty, a diverse group of senior executives from around the world, and a professional HBS Executive Coach, you will take a deep-dive into the complex challenges of multinational management and global leadership.
Designed to spark self-reflection, innovation, and collaboration, this advanced leadership course features new global case studies, development of a personal case addressing a leadership challenge or strategic opportunity facing you and your company, and professional one-on-one coaching. You will build the executive skills and global perspective to sustain both corporate and competitive advantage.
Program Format
To provide senior executives with more options, AMP will be offered in two formats each year:
Blended modular format – Four highly integrated modules are presented over 6 months, with 6 weeks of study on campus—two on-campus modules and two virtual, self-paced modules. Participants should set aside 10-15 hours per week to complete work during each virtual, self-paced module.
Blended continuous format – This program will take place over the course of 8 weeks with a mix of full-time, live online learning and on-campus learning.
Key TopicsExpand AllCollapse All
Lead strategic innovation and changeLead strategic innovation and change
- Understand the role innovation plays as organizations evolve and leadership's role in shaping transformation and change
- Drive the strategic alignment of organizational structures, systems, competencies, and culture for successful outcomes
- Overcome the unique challenges of open innovation and digital transformation
- Deliver short-term results while working toward longer-term innovation
- Explore how leadership renewal is linked to organizational renewal
Master marketing in a digital worldMaster marketing in a digital world
- Learn how digitization, mobile, AI, and social media forces are disrupting the consumer landscape, and how to capitalize on that disruption
- Leverage core marketing principles to create, communicate, and deliver customer and brand value at all stages of the product life cycle
- Continually fine-tune strategies to remain relevant and address shifting market conditions
- Use pricing strategies to effectively capture and maximize value
- Recognize changing customer needs and innovate new products and services to meet them
Navigate corporate responsibility, accountability, and ethicsNavigate corporate responsibility, accountability, and ethics
- Responsibly handle situations that involve competing responsibilities, serious legal issues, factual uncertainties, aggressive or hostile stakeholders, and intense time pressure
- Understand the different stakeholders and shareholder interests involved in many CEO and C-suite managerial decisions
- Clearly define the specific economic, legal, and ethical responsibilities you and your company have to investors, customers, employees, and society
- Use your understanding of responsibilities to resolve "gray area" problems in practical, effective ways
Capitalize on digital transformation and AICapitalize on digital transformation and AI
- Understand how digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) impact operating and business models
- Maximize new opportunities for digital value creation and capture
- Address the common strategic, operational, and cognitive challenges of digital transformation and AI
- Establish a framework for understanding the digitally transformed world and developing strategies and tactics for shaping your business environment
- Understand the broader digital transformation implications impacting the labor force and society at large
Use management systems to drive performance and effective governanceUse management systems to drive performance and effective governance
- Develop a comprehensive framework for driving organizational performance
- Create a winning culture, drive sustained financial results, promote personal accountability, and manage risks
- Facilitate effective governance among top executives, boards of directors, and investors
- Understand the interplay between boards and capital markets
- Balance creating short-term accountability with fostering a long-term orientation
Understand the behavioral economics that lead to better decisionsUnderstand the behavioral economics that lead to better decisions
- Understand the behavioral factors that affect decision-making, ethics, and negotiations
- Create an organizational architecture that leads to better decision-making for yourself, employees, and key stakeholders
- Engage in a series of real-world simulations, with feedback on your own behavior, to test your analytic ability and tactical skills and to experiment with new ideas
- Learn a negotiation framework that will help you analyze, prepare for, and execute negotiations more systematically and effectively
- Gain techniques for mitigating your weaknesses and leveraging your strengths
Become a more authentic leaderBecome a more authentic leader
- Increase self-awareness through introspection and feedback from peers and coaches
- Gain clarity about your values, motivations, and leadership purpose
- Lead and live with greater mindfulness and intentionality
- Participate more fully in group discussions and learn how to "deeply listen" to peers
- Empower and inspire others by communicating authentically
Drive financial performanceDrive financial performance
- Gain a conceptual framework and techniques for understanding and analyzing financial issues
- Assess the financial health of your business through the three pillars of financial performance: profitability, liquidity, and financial structure
- Understand your critical role in company valuation
- Analyze opportunities for adding value to the organization
- Evaluate the risks of your decisions in an uncertain and turbulent environment
Leverage strategic choice and differentiationLeverage strategic choice and differentiation
- Dissect your firm's external environment to understand how external factors combine to shape the overarching competitive environment
- Evaluate the patterns that distinguish highly profitable industries
- Manage the relationship between the competitive strategy of a business unit and the corporate strategy of an enterprise
- Think holistically about your environment, your firm, and your own role as a leader
- Take strategic actions to position your firm for future success in an environment experiencing profound transformation
Lead in a global economyLead in a global economy
- Understand the trends driving globalization
- Accurately assess regional business environments and growth trajectories
- Analyze a country's economic performance, social and political context, institutional strengths and weaknesses, and government strategy
- Identify and anticipate policy barriers (and incentives) to doing business and the potential impact of a country's accounting, fiscal, investment, and innovation policies
- Make competitive decisions that consider and address country differences
Lead strategic innovation and change
- Understand the role innovation plays as organizations evolve and leadership's role in shaping transformation and change
- Drive the strategic alignment of organizational structures, systems, competencies, and culture for successful outcomes
- Overcome the unique challenges of open innovation and digital transformation
- Deliver short-term results while working toward longer-term innovation
- Explore how leadership renewal is linked to organizational renewal
Master marketing in a digital world
- Learn how digitization, mobile, AI, and social media forces are disrupting the consumer landscape, and how to capitalize on that disruption
- Leverage core marketing principles to create, communicate, and deliver customer and brand value at all stages of the product life cycle
- Continually fine-tune strategies to remain relevant and address shifting market conditions
- Use pricing strategies to effectively capture and maximize value
- Recognize changing customer needs and innovate new products and services to meet them
Navigate corporate responsibility, accountability, and ethics
- Responsibly handle situations that involve competing responsibilities, serious legal issues, factual uncertainties, aggressive or hostile stakeholders, and intense time pressure
- Understand the different stakeholders and shareholder interests involved in many CEO and C-suite managerial decisions
- Clearly define the specific economic, legal, and ethical responsibilities you and your company have to investors, customers, employees, and society
- Use your understanding of responsibilities to resolve "gray area" problems in practical, effective ways
Capitalize on digital transformation and AI
- Understand how digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) impact operating and business models
- Maximize new opportunities for digital value creation and capture
- Address the common strategic, operational, and cognitive challenges of digital transformation and AI
- Establish a framework for understanding the digitally transformed world and developing strategies and tactics for shaping your business environment
- Understand the broader digital transformation implications impacting the labor force and society at large
Use management systems to drive performance and effective governance
- Develop a comprehensive framework for driving organizational performance
- Create a winning culture, drive sustained financial results, promote personal accountability, and manage risks
- Facilitate effective governance among top executives, boards of directors, and investors
- Understand the interplay between boards and capital markets
- Balance creating short-term accountability with fostering a long-term orientation
Understand the behavioral economics that lead to better decisions
- Understand the behavioral factors that affect decision-making, ethics, and negotiations
- Create an organizational architecture that leads to better decision-making for yourself, employees, and key stakeholders
- Engage in a series of real-world simulations, with feedback on your own behavior, to test your analytic ability and tactical skills and to experiment with new ideas
- Learn a negotiation framework that will help you analyze, prepare for, and execute negotiations more systematically and effectively
- Gain techniques for mitigating your weaknesses and leveraging your strengths
Become a more authentic leader
- Increase self-awareness through introspection and feedback from peers and coaches
- Gain clarity about your values, motivations, and leadership purpose
- Lead and live with greater mindfulness and intentionality
- Participate more fully in group discussions and learn how to "deeply listen" to peers
- Empower and inspire others by communicating authentically
Drive financial performance
- Gain a conceptual framework and techniques for understanding and analyzing financial issues
- Assess the financial health of your business through the three pillars of financial performance: profitability, liquidity, and financial structure
- Understand your critical role in company valuation
- Analyze opportunities for adding value to the organization
- Evaluate the risks of your decisions in an uncertain and turbulent environment
Leverage strategic choice and differentiation
- Dissect your firm's external environment to understand how external factors combine to shape the overarching competitive environment
- Evaluate the patterns that distinguish highly profitable industries
- Manage the relationship between the competitive strategy of a business unit and the corporate strategy of an enterprise
- Think holistically about your environment, your firm, and your own role as a leader
- Take strategic actions to position your firm for future success in an environment experiencing profound transformation
Lead in a global economy
- Understand the trends driving globalization
- Accurately assess regional business environments and growth trajectories
- Analyze a country's economic performance, social and political context, institutional strengths and weaknesses, and government strategy
- Identify and anticipate policy barriers (and incentives) to doing business and the potential impact of a country's accounting, fiscal, investment, and innovation policies
- Make competitive decisions that consider and address country differences
Special Program FeaturesExpand AllCollapse All
Living/learning group workLiving/learning group work
Both program formats provide the time and support you need to build trusting relationships with a group of peers outside your organization who not only can understand your challenges, but also can provide objective feedback. Each day, you will gain new insights by:
- Collaborating with executives who span industries, countries, and cultures
- Considering diverse perspectives during case discussions and assignments
- Contributing to small group exercises and projects as part of a team
- Giving and receiving confidential feedback in a safe environment
360-degree assessment360-degree assessment
You will assess your personal leadership strengths and weaknesses through a 360-degree leadership and personality assessment.
HBS executive coachingHBS executive coaching
Our distinctive coaching method is highly integrated into the program to accelerate both individual and team growth. You and your peers will meet with your professional HBS executive coach to help enhance your leadership journey and team effectiveness. Your coach will also help you assess your personal leadership strengths and gaps through one-on-one sessions—one focused on your 360-degree leadership and personality assessment at the start of the program and another focused on your reentry strategy following the program. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.
Personal casePersonal case
The personal case illustrates one of HBS Executive Education's fundamental goals: actionable learning. You will work on your personal case throughout the program, which will involve building a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan that will address a personal leadership challenge or strategic opportunity facing your organization. As you develop your personal case, the faculty, your living group, your HBS Executive Coach, and other AMP participants will deliver feedback that will help you fine-tune your action plan. In combination with your learnings from the program, the personal case will help create the foundation for making a significant impact on your organization and growth as a leader.
For more insight into the personal case, watch this video featuring AMP alumna Yulia Chekunaeva, who focused on her company's climate change strategy for her case.
Access to facultyAccess to faculty
Members of the Advanced Management Program faculty are often available to meet with you one-on-one and provide new perspectives on your business challenges.
Exclusive access to HBS resources Exclusive access to HBS resources
You will have exclusive access to unparalleled resources that you can use to extend your learning, investigate topics of personal and professional importance, and identify new learning objectives.
- Research Assistance – Take advantage of exclusive access to research specialists from the Baker Library/Bloomberg Center, the world's largest business archives. These experts will help you navigate the vast library collections and use your time effectively.
Living/learning group work
Both program formats provide the time and support you need to build trusting relationships with a group of peers outside your organization who not only can understand your challenges, but also can provide objective feedback. Each day, you will gain new insights by:
- Collaborating with executives who span industries, countries, and cultures
- Considering diverse perspectives during case discussions and assignments
- Contributing to small group exercises and projects as part of a team
- Giving and receiving confidential feedback in a safe environment
360-degree assessment
You will assess your personal leadership strengths and weaknesses through a 360-degree leadership and personality assessment.
HBS executive coaching
Our distinctive coaching method is highly integrated into the program to accelerate both individual and team growth. You and your peers will meet with your professional HBS executive coach to help enhance your leadership journey and team effectiveness. Your coach will also help you assess your personal leadership strengths and gaps through one-on-one sessions—one focused on your 360-degree leadership and personality assessment at the start of the program and another focused on your reentry strategy following the program. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.
Personal case
The personal case illustrates one of HBS Executive Education's fundamental goals: actionable learning. You will work on your personal case throughout the program, which will involve building a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan that will address a personal leadership challenge or strategic opportunity facing your organization. As you develop your personal case, the faculty, your living group, your HBS Executive Coach, and other AMP participants will deliver feedback that will help you fine-tune your action plan. In combination with your learnings from the program, the personal case will help create the foundation for making a significant impact on your organization and growth as a leader.
For more insight into the personal case, watch this video featuring AMP alumna Yulia Chekunaeva, who focused on her company's climate change strategy for her case.
Access to faculty
Members of the Advanced Management Program faculty are often available to meet with you one-on-one and provide new perspectives on your business challenges.
Exclusive access to HBS resources
You will have exclusive access to unparalleled resources that you can use to extend your learning, investigate topics of personal and professional importance, and identify new learning objectives.
- Research Assistance – Take advantage of exclusive access to research specialists from the Baker Library/Bloomberg Center, the world's largest business archives. These experts will help you navigate the vast library collections and use your time effectively.
The HBS Advantage
The Advanced Management Program is developed and taught by a multidisciplinary team of HBS faculty who are widely recognized as 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.
Albert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration Co-Unit Head, Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
David Sarnoff Professor of Business Administration
George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration
James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration
Donald K. David Professor of Business Administration
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Management Practice of Business Administration
Baker Foundation Professor, Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration
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The HBS Advantage
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The Advanced Management Program is developed and taught by a multidisciplinary team of HBS faculty who are widely recognized as 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
FacultyAlbert H. Gordon Professor of Business Administration Co-Unit Head, Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
HBS Unit:Negotiation, Organizations & MarketsDavid Sarnoff Professor of Business Administration
HBS Unit:Technology and Operations ManagementGeorge Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration
HBS Unit:FinanceJames E. Robison Professor of Business Administration
HBS Unit:General ManagementDonald K. David Professor of Business Administration
HBS Unit:General ManagementRoss Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
HBS Units:Accounting and ManagementGeneral ManagementMBA Class of 1952 Professor of Management Practice of Business Administration
HBS Unit:Business, Government and the International EconomyBaker Foundation Professor, Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration
HBS Unit:Organizational Behavior