Each OPM session is delivered in three units that span 24 months. Accepting applications for Unit 1 only.*
Program Announcement
*If you are a Unit I participant, you will be notified when registration opens for Units II and III. At that time, we will ask you to confirm your seat for the upcoming unit.
Summary
Building, leading, and growing a successful business can be an all-consuming challenge that leaves little time to focus on leadership and personal growth. But as your business challenges expand, so should your strategic vision and go-to-market options. Delivered in three units that span 24 months over three calendar years, the Owner/President Management (OPM) program is a transformative learning experience that will boost your leadership skills—and the value of your enterprise.
Building, leading, and growing a successful business can be an all-consuming challenge that leaves little time to focus on leadership and personal growth. But as your business challenges expand, so should your strategic vision and go-to-market options. Delivered in three units that span 24 months over three calendar years, the Owner/President Management (OPM) program is a transformative learning experience that will boost your leadership skills—and the value of your enterprise.
Key Benefits
Whether you seek a broader global perspective, a deeper understanding of operations, or greater insight into driving operational excellence, OPM is a game changer that can help you advance your company's agenda and your leadership growth. You will emerge a visionary entrepreneurial leader, ready to inspire an agile culture, lead organizational change, capitalize on disruptive innovation, and sustain enterprise success.
Whether you seek a broader global perspective, a deeper understanding of operations, or greater insight into driving operational excellence, OPM is a game changer that can help you advance your company's agenda and your leadership growth. You will emerge a visionary entrepreneurial leader, ready to inspire an agile culture, lead organizational change, capitalize on disruptive innovation, and sustain enterprise success.
Understand the major drivers of your business
Position your business for long-term competitive advantage
Strengthen your decision-making and negotiation skills
Capitalize on disruptive innovation and rapid change
Analyze existing resources and build new capabilities
Formulate optimal financing strategies
Embrace digital transformation to drive breakthrough innovation
Lead organizational change and drive profitable growth
Identify and exploit opportunities locally and internationally
Navigate future business and personal transitions
Build a rewarding and enduring network with OPM peers worldwide
The program is designed for business owners/founders who:
Have at least 10 years of operating experience
Serve as chief executive officers, chief operating officers, presidents, managing directors, or executive directors of companies
Are actively involved in the business and hold a significant equity stake in the firm
While the curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurial leadership, participants from multigenerational family businesses and long-established companies are also welcome to attend.
The program is designed for business owners/founders who:
Have at least 10 years of operating experience
Serve as chief executive officers, chief operating officers, presidents, managing directors, or executive directors of companies
Are actively involved in the business and hold a significant equity stake in the firm
While the curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurial leadership, participants from multigenerational family businesses and long-established companies are also welcome to attend.
Learning and Living at HBS
OPM is a highly structured yet deeply personalized experience. From the careful selection of living group members and new HBS case studies to professional executive coaching for individuals and teams, every aspect is designed to foster collaborative learning and accelerate personal growth.
OPM is a highly structured yet deeply personalized experience. From the careful selection of living group members and new HBS case studies to professional executive coaching for individuals and teams, every aspect is designed to foster collaborative learning and accelerate personal growth.
Alumni Status
Upon completing the Owner/President 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 Owner/President 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
We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although the Owner/President Management program has no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
HBS seeks entrepreneurial executives who have the potential to boost their leadership skills—and the value of their enterprise. We select applicants who embrace challenges, seek genuine personal and professional growth, and are ready to innovate—in themselves and in their organizations. The curious, open-minded executive who commits wholeheartedly will find the program to be a highly stimulating, rewarding—even life-changing—experience.
To apply, you will submit the application, telling us about your professional background, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges.
Answering Your Questions
Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).
English Proficiency
Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions.
Learning Commitment
Residency on campus is required for the on-campus units, and classes are held six days a week. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities while you are on campus. Between sessions, you will be expected to reflect on and apply what you have learned.
Application Submission
We recommend that you apply as soon as you can, and at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.
Application Review
To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.
Fee, Payment, and Cancellations
The 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.
We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although the Owner/President Management program has no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
The Application Process
HBS seeks entrepreneurial executives who have the potential to boost their leadership skills—and the value of their enterprise. We select applicants who embrace challenges, seek genuine personal and professional growth, and are ready to innovate—in themselves and in their organizations. The curious, open-minded executive who commits wholeheartedly will find the program to be a highly stimulating, rewarding—even life-changing—experience.
To apply, you will submit the application, telling us about your professional background, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges.
Answering Your Questions
Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).
English Proficiency
Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions.
Learning Commitment
Residency on campus is required for the on-campus units, and classes are held six days a week. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities while you are on campus. Between sessions, you will be expected to reflect on and apply what you have learned.
Application Submission
We recommend that you apply as soon as you can, and at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.
Application Review
To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.
Fee, Payment, and Cancellations
The 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.
Program content, dates, fees, 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.
What You Will Learn
Featuring three highly integrated on-campus units, the Owner/President Management program is designed to expand your leadership skills, confidence, and vision—and prepare you for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Each three-week unit delves into essential business fundamentals, emerging best practices, and areas of special interest to entrepreneurial business leaders.
Immersed in dynamic case studies, interactive faculty presentations, and individual and group exercises, you will focus on corporate growth, leadership expertise, and financial success. In addition to renowned industry guest speakers, the program features self-assessment and one-on-one coaching sessions to help you balance your business objectives with your personal and professional goals.
Between sessions, you will apply what you’ve learned back at your company, address specific needs, test new skills and insights, and reassess and improve your performance as a leader.
Featuring three highly integrated on-campus units, the Owner/President Management program is designed to expand your leadership skills, confidence, and vision—and prepare you for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Each three-week unit delves into essential business fundamentals, emerging best practices, and areas of special interest to entrepreneurial business leaders.
Immersed in dynamic case studies, interactive faculty presentations, and individual and group exercises, you will focus on corporate growth, leadership expertise, and financial success. In addition to renowned industry guest speakers, the program features self-assessment and one-on-one coaching sessions to help you balance your business objectives with your personal and professional goals.
Between sessions, you will apply what you’ve learned back at your company, address specific needs, test new skills and insights, and reassess and improve your performance as a leader.
During each of the three on-campus units, you will have the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of senior executives who understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Your living group will stimulate your learning each day as you:
Share global insights with peer executives who span functions, cultures, and countries
Consider diverse perspectives as you discuss cases and assignments
Complete small group exercises and collaborate on projects as a team
Exchange feedback—both personal and professional—in a safe environment
Our distinctive coaching method is highly integrated into the program to accelerate both individual and team growth. Individual coaching sessions and facilitated team meetings will help you develop your unique leadership style and create a personal action plan for ongoing development. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.
During each of the three on-campus units, you will have the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of senior executives who understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Your living group will stimulate your learning each day as you:
Share global insights with peer executives who span functions, cultures, and countries
Consider diverse perspectives as you discuss cases and assignments
Complete small group exercises and collaborate on projects as a team
Exchange feedback—both personal and professional—in a safe environment
HBS Executive Coaching
Our distinctive coaching method is highly integrated into the program to accelerate both individual and team growth. Individual coaching sessions and facilitated team meetings will help you develop your unique leadership style and create a personal action plan for ongoing development. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.
The HBS Advantage
OPM 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 and entrepreneurs across the globe.
OPM 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 and entrepreneurs across the globe.
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