Taking your organization and your career to the next level requires going beyond your field of expertise to gain an end-to-end view of the enterprise, an in-depth understanding of business operations, and a multidisciplinary approach to leadership.
The General Management Program (GMP) accelerates this leadership transition by blending full-time, personalized learning with practical application on the job—maximizing your learning and your return on investment.
Taking your organization and your career to the next level requires going beyond your field of expertise to gain an end-to-end view of the enterprise, an in-depth understanding of business operations, and a multidisciplinary approach to leadership.
The General Management Program (GMP) accelerates this leadership transition by blending full-time, personalized learning with practical application on the job—maximizing your learning and your return on investment.
Download the General Management Program Curriculum Guide
GMP is designed for senior executives with at least 15 to 20 years of experience who are looking to expand their knowledge and influence, so they can make a greater impact on their organization and advance their personal goals. Ideal candidates include:
Download the General Management Program Curriculum Guide
GMP is designed for senior executives with at least 15 to 20 years of experience who are looking to expand their knowledge and influence, so they can make a greater impact on their organization and advance their personal goals. Ideal candidates include:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upon completing the General 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.
Upon completing the General 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.
The $73,000 program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals 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 $73,000 program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals 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 General Management Program provides a highly integrated, multidisciplinary view of strategy, leadership, and the organization. Blending practical business knowledge with personalized learning, 360-degree leadership and personal assessments, as well as individual projects, the program engages you in a dynamic exchange with the HBS faculty, a professional HBS Executive Coach, and a diverse group of senior executives from around the world.
Designed to expand your leadership skills, mindset, and network, the General Management Program requires just seven weeks away from the office over the course of four months. You will alternate full-time on-campus or virtual learning with part-time virtual, self-paced learning and apply new insights at work. Through this proven "learn-apply-refine" approach, you can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead while moving forward in your current role.
The General Management Program provides a highly integrated, multidisciplinary view of strategy, leadership, and the organization. Blending practical business knowledge with personalized learning, 360-degree leadership and personal assessments, as well as individual projects, the program engages you in a dynamic exchange with the HBS faculty, a professional HBS Executive Coach, and a diverse group of senior executives from around the world.
Designed to expand your leadership skills, mindset, and network, the General Management Program requires just seven weeks away from the office over the course of four months. You will alternate full-time on-campus or virtual learning with part-time virtual, self-paced learning and apply new insights at work. Through this proven "learn-apply-refine" approach, you can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead while moving forward in your current role.
An immersive four-month program creates the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of senior executives who can understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Throughout the program, you will:
Our distinctive coaching method is designed to accelerate both individual and team growth. During the first and third weeks of the program, your living group / virtual discussion group will meet with a professional HBS Executive Coach to accelerate the living group process. Your coach will help you identify your personal leadership strengths and gaps through two one-on-one sessions—one 360-degree leadership and personal assessment session at the start of the program and another session 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.
The program personalizes your learning with multiple projects designed to help you apply your new skills to real-life strategy and leadership challenges. Over the course of GMP, you will work on solving a fundamental challenge facing you and your organization. Through this exercise, you will:
You will have a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished guest speakers—often the case protagonists—who share how they overcame diverse business and leadership challenges.
During GMP, you will build rewarding and enduring relationships with a diverse group of accomplished executive peers. This vibrant and powerful global network will continue to grow as you tap into faculty-led webinars, leadership renewal programs, and GMP reunions and workshops.
An immersive four-month program creates the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of senior executives who can understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Throughout the program, you will:
Our distinctive coaching method is designed to accelerate both individual and team growth. During the first and third weeks of the program, your living group / virtual discussion group will meet with a professional HBS Executive Coach to accelerate the living group process. Your coach will help you identify your personal leadership strengths and gaps through two one-on-one sessions—one 360-degree leadership and personal assessment session at the start of the program and another session 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.
The program personalizes your learning with multiple projects designed to help you apply your new skills to real-life strategy and leadership challenges. Over the course of GMP, you will work on solving a fundamental challenge facing you and your organization. Through this exercise, you will:
You will have a unique opportunity to hear from distinguished guest speakers—often the case protagonists—who share how they overcame diverse business and leadership challenges.
During GMP, you will build rewarding and enduring relationships with a diverse group of accomplished executive peers. This vibrant and powerful global network will continue to grow as you tap into faculty-led webinars, leadership renewal programs, and GMP reunions and workshops.
The General 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.
Stefan H. Thomke
William Barclay Harding Professor of Business Administration
Rawi E. Abdelal
Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management
Mihir A. Desai
Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance
Linda A. Hill
Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration
V.G. Narayanan
Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration
Michael I. Norton
Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration
Felix Oberholzer-Gee
Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
Andrew Wasynczuk
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
HBS faculty members have enduring relationships with some of the world's most distinguished leaders—and many of those invited to speak are the protagonists in the cases being studied during the program. These inspiring sessions, often considered once-in-a-lifetime highlights of the program, deepen the learning experience and give you firsthand insights into how top executives have overcome critical business and leadership challenges.
The General 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.
Stefan H. Thomke
William Barclay Harding Professor of Business Administration
Rawi E. Abdelal
Herbert F. Johnson Professor of International Management
Mihir A. Desai
Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance
Linda A. Hill
Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration
V.G. Narayanan
Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration
Michael I. Norton
Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration
Felix Oberholzer-Gee
Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
Andrew Wasynczuk
Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
HBS faculty members have enduring relationships with some of the world's most distinguished leaders—and many of those invited to speak are the protagonists in the cases being studied during the program. These inspiring sessions, often considered once-in-a-lifetime highlights of the program, deepen the learning experience and give you firsthand insights into how top executives have overcome critical business and leadership challenges.