H a r v a r d | B u s i n e s s | S c h o o lExecutive EducationTaking 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.
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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:
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.
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 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 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.
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.
