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    Identify the Right Program for You
    Program Finder
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    As a member of the exclusive HBS alumni network, you'll join more than 84,000 MBA and Executive Education alumni in over 160 countries. You'll also gain exclusive access to discounts on programs, publications, and more.

    The following programs grant alumni status:

    • Advanced Management Program
    • General Management Program
    • Owner/President Management
    • Program for Leadership Development*
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East

    *See the Program for Leadership Development page for additional alumni status requirements.

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    HBS Alumni Clubs and AssociationsHBS Alumni Clubs and Associations
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    Connect with members of more than 93 Alumni Clubs and Associations worldwide at diverse business and social activities. In addition to strengthening alumni relationships and offering opportunities for continued learning, many Alumni Clubs and Associations provide community service opportunities, reinforcing the HBS mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
    The HBS Publishing Alumni Plus Program The HBS Publishing Alumni Plus Program
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    Get a 20 percent discount on regularly priced items when you identify yourself as an alumni member. This includes HBS Press books, Harvard Business Review article reprints, and case studies (subscriptions not included). If other discounts are offered, such as quantity or special pricing, the deepest available discount will apply.
    Harvard ManageMentor®Harvard ManageMentor®
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    Access to this self-directed learning resource, including 44 modules to address critical management issues, empowers you to build, broaden, and refresh your leadership skills.

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    Enjoy a lifelong HBS email forwarding address.
    Baker Library | Bloomberg CenterBaker Library | Bloomberg Center
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    Access a comprehensive online collection of content assets and thought leadership pieces on wide-ranging aspects of management and leadership.
    Open-Enrollment Programs' DiscountOpen-Enrollment Programs' Discount
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    Further your professional and personal growth by returning to HBS Executive Education to attend one or more of our open-enrollment programs at a discounted rate. To encourage lifelong learning, HBS Executive Education alumni are eligible for 30 percent off all open-enrollment programs.

    This offer is available to HBS alumni only; is nontransferable to colleagues, partners, or other company executives; and is subject to the standard HBS Executive Education admissions requirements. The discount is applicable only to HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs that take place on campus. This discount is not available for the following programs:

    • Global Alumni Leadership Summit
    • Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East
    • Senior Executive Program—Africa
    • Strategic Nonprofit Management—India
    • Value Creation Through Effective Boards

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    HBS Alumni Clubs and Associations

    Connect with members of more than 93 Alumni Clubs and Associations worldwide at diverse business and social activities. In addition to strengthening alumni relationships and offering opportunities for continued learning, many Alumni Clubs and Associations provide community service opportunities, reinforcing the HBS mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.

    The HBS Publishing Alumni Plus Program

    Get a 20 percent discount on regularly priced items when you identify yourself as an alumni member. This includes HBS Press books, Harvard Business Review article reprints, and case studies (subscriptions not included). If other discounts are offered, such as quantity or special pricing, the deepest available discount will apply.

    Harvard ManageMentor®

    Access to this self-directed learning resource, including 44 modules to address critical management issues, empowers you to build, broaden, and refresh your leadership skills.

    Email

    Enjoy a lifelong HBS email forwarding address.

    Baker Library | Bloomberg Center

    Access a comprehensive online collection of content assets and thought leadership pieces on wide-ranging aspects of management and leadership.

    Open-Enrollment Programs' Discount

    Further your professional and personal growth by returning to HBS Executive Education to attend one or more of our open-enrollment programs at a discounted rate. To encourage lifelong learning, HBS Executive Education alumni are eligible for 30 percent off all open-enrollment programs.

    This offer is available to HBS alumni only; is nontransferable to colleagues, partners, or other company executives; and is subject to the standard HBS Executive Education admissions requirements. The discount is applicable only to HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs that take place on campus. This discount is not available for the following programs:

    • Global Alumni Leadership Summit
    • Leading Change and Organizational Renewal
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East
    • Senior Executive Program—Africa
    • Strategic Nonprofit Management—India
    • Value Creation Through Effective Boards
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Alumni Discount

    What constitutes alumni status?
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    A Harvard Business School alumnus/a is defined as any person receiving either a degree or a certificate of completion from Harvard Business School in a qualifying program.

    Current HBS programs that grant alumni status include:

    • Advanced Management Program (AMP)
    • China CEO Renewal Program (CCRP)
    • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
    • General Management Program (GMP)
    • Joint Program with Harvard Kennedy School (MPP/MBA and MBA-MPA/ID)
    • Joint Program with Harvard Law School /Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA)
    • Joint Program with Harvard Medical School /Master of Business Administration (MD/MBA)
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Owner/President Management Program (OPM)
    • PhD in Business Economics (PhDBE or PhDBusEc)
    • PhD in Information, Technology, and Management (PhDITM)
    • PhD in Organizational Behavior (PhDOB)
    • PhD in Science, Technology, and Management (PhDSTM)
    • President's Program in Leadership (PPL)
    • Program for Leadership Development and completion of either PLD Module 5 or 10 days/two credit weeks of HBS Executive Education open-enrollment/custom programs (PLDA)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China (SELPCH)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India (SELPI)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East (SELPME)

    Retired HBS programs which granted alumni status (all attendees are members of the current HBS alumni community)

    • Individuals prior to 2008 having completed one year of an HBS MBA program
    • Advanced Management Program/International Senior Management Program (AMP/ISMP)
    • Central and Eastern European Teachers' Program (ETP)
    • Doctor of Commercial Science (DCS)
    • The General Manager Program™ (TGMP)
    • Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business Administration (HRPBA)
    • Industrial Administrator (IA)
    • International Senior Management Program (ISMP)
    • International Teachers' Program (ITP)
    • Middle-Management Program (MMP)
    • Mid-Officer Certificate (MOC)
    • PhD in Decision Sciences (PhDDS)
    • Program for Global Leadership™ (PGL)
    • Program for Management Development (PMD)
    • Programs for Health System Management (PHSM)
    • Senior Executive Program for the Middle East (SEPME)
    • Senior Executive Programme for Africa (SEPSA)
    • Veterans' Certificate (VC)
    • Visitor for Individual Studies (VIS)

    How can I verify my alumni status?
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    To confirm your status as an HBS alumnus/a, first review the definition of alumni status. If you still are uncertain and have questions, you may contact our Executive Education Program Advising team at 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    What is an HBS Executive Education open-enrollment program?
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    Unlike our custom programs and alumni programs, participation in HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs is available to professionals in both the private and public sectors. Acceptance is based on professional qualifications. Open-enrollment programs include more than 80 learning opportunities that you can explore by topic, program type, or level of experience.

    Are all HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs eligible for the alumni discount?
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    The 30-percent alumni discount applies to all HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs with the exception of these courses:

    • Leading Change and Organizational Renewal (Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China (Harvard Center Shanghai, China; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India (Harvard Center Mumbai India Research Center, India; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East (Taj Hotel Dubai, UAE; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Program—Africa (Kigali, Rwanda; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Value Creation Through Effective Boards (IESE Universidad de Navarra - Escuela de Negocios)

    Can I apply the alumni discount to an HBS custom program for my organization?
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    The 30-percent discount is available only for HBS Executive Education open-enrollment programs and may not be applied to HBS custom programs.

    Will I receive the alumni discount when attending HBS alumni or past-participant programs?
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    HBS programs developed exclusively for alumni and former Executive Education participants are not eligible for the 30-percent discount. These include:

    • Breakthrough Insights
    • Charting Your Course: Discovering Working Options
    • Global Alumni Leadership Summit

    This discount also is not available for the following off-campus programs:

    • China CEO Renewal Program (HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • China Senior Executive Renewal Program (Harvard Center Shanghai, China; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—China (Harvard Center Shanghai, China; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—India (Harvard Center Mumbai India Research Center, India; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)
    • Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East (Taj Hotel Dubai, UAE; HBS Campus, Boston, U.S.)

    If I nominate another manager from my organization to an HBS Executive Education open-enrollment program, can that individual take advantage of my alumni discount?
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    Colleagues, partners, and other company executives also must be HBS alumni in order to qualify for the 30-percent discount. This discount benefit is exclusive to HBS alumni, nontransferable, and subject to standard HBS Executive Education cancellation and admission policies.

    Can I send or bring my spouse or partner to an HBS Executive Education open-enrollment program and have that person receive the alumni discount, as well?
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    Only spouses or partners who qualify for HBS alumni status are eligible to receive the 30-percent discount. This discount benefit is exclusive to HBS alumni, nontransferable, and subject to standard HBS Executive Education cancellation and admission policies.

    Do I need to note my alumni status on the application in order to receive this discount?
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    Your application does not require any alumni reference. The 30-percent discount automatically will be reflected in the invoice you receive upon acceptance into the program.

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