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Gain applicable skills, build new business capabilities, and tap into the confidence you need to improve your organization and advance your career.

 

Business Essentials

Interpret data to inform business decisions, explore the economic foundations of strategy, and discover what’s behind the numbers in financial statements.

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Credential of Readiness (CORe)

Designed to help you achieve fluency in the language of business, CORe combines Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting with a final exam.

10-17 weeks, 8-15 hrs/week
Apply by May 10
$2,250Credential 

Business Analytics

Professor Janice Hammond

Apply fundamental data analysis to real business problems.

8 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by May 24
$1,600Certificate 

Economics for Managers

Professor Bharat Anand

See the world through the lens of economics and gain the knowledge and skills to craft successful business strategy.

8 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by June 21
$1,600Certificate 

Financial Accounting

Professsor V.G. Narayanan

Discover what's behind the numbers in financial statements.

8 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by May 17
$1,600Certificate 

 Earn the Credential of Readiness by taking all three courses in tandem, plus a final exam.

Leadership & Management

Develop the leadership and management skills to get things done and bring out the best in your team, whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned leader.

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Leadership Principles

Professors Joshua Margolis & Anthony Mayo

Learn to bring out the best in others by applying and adapting your leadership style and managing the conditions that drive team performance.

6 weeks, 7-9 hrs/week
Apply by June 7
$1,750Certificate 

Management Essentials

Professors Joseph Fuller & David Garvin

Master four vital managerial processes: decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management.

8 weeks, 4-7 hrs/week
Apply by May 17
$1,600Certificate 

Negotiation Mastery

Professor Michael Wheeler

Secure maximum value for your organization through a mastery of negotiation techniques.

8 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week
Apply by April 26
$1,600Certificate 

Strategy Execution

Professor Robert Simons

Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization.

6 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week
Apply by May 10
$1,750Certificate 

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Learn what it takes to harness innovation and transform a disruptive idea into a viable venture.

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Disruptive Strategy

Professors Rory McDonald & Clayton Christensen

Strengthen your capacity to make innovation a reality; unlock your potential to create winning strategies.

6 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by June 7
$1,600Certificate 

Entrepreneurship Essentials

Professor William Sahlman

Master a proven framework for building and financing new ventures, and make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

4 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by May 31
$1,050Certificate 

Negotiation Mastery

Professor Michael Wheeler

Secure maximum value for your organization through a mastery of negotiation techniques.

8 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week
Apply by April 26
$1,600Certificate 

Strategy

Identify business goals, make critical decisions, organize for innovation, and help teams thrive and grow.

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Disruptive Strategy

Professors Rory McDonald & Clayton Christensen

Strengthen your capacity to make innovation a reality; unlock your potential to create winning strategies.

6 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by June 7
$1,600Certificate 

Economics for Managers

Professor Bharat Anand

See the world through the lens of economics and gain the knowledge and skills to craft successful business strategy.

8 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by June 21
$1,600Certificate 

Global Business

Professor Forest Reinhardt

Gain the knowledge you need to thrive in today's interconnected, global economy.

4 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by June 14
$1,600Certificate 

Strategy Execution

Professor Robert Simons

Gain the tools, skills, and frameworks to successfully implement strategy within your organization.

6 weeks, 5-8 hrs/week
Apply by May 10
$1,750Certificate 

Sustainable Business Strategy

Professor Rebecca Henderson

Develop the tools and techniques to become a purpose-driven business leader.

3 weeks, 7-9 hrs/week
Apply by April 19
$1,050Certificate 

Health Care Economics from Harvard Online

Professor Michael Chernew, PhD

Explore the economic forces shaping the health care sector.

6 weeks, 2-3 hrs/week
Apply by May 3
$1,600Certificate 

Finance & Accounting

Learn financial principles, understand financial statements, and unlock insights into performance and potential.

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Alternative Investments

Professors Victoria Ivashina, Randolph Cohen, & Arthur Segel

Grow the value of investment portfolios with alternative investments.

5 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by May 31
$1,600Certificate 

Financial Accounting

Professsor V.G. Narayanan

Discover what's behind the numbers in financial statements.

8 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by May 17
$1,600Certificate 

Leading with Finance

Professor Mihir Desai

Build an intuitive understanding of finance to better communicate with key stakeholders and grow your career.

6 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by May 31
$1,600Certificate 

Financial Analysis & Valuation for Lawyers from Harvard Online

Professor John Coates

Use finance to win big for your clients.

4 weeks, 4-5 hrs/week
Apply by June 14
$1,600Certificate 

Business in Society

Understand what it takes to combine purpose and profit and how businesses can face today's global challenges.

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Global Business

Professor Forest Reinhardt

Gain the knowledge you need to thrive in today's interconnected, global economy.

4 weeks, 6-8 hrs/week
Apply by June 14
$1,600Certificate 

Sustainable Business Strategy

Professor Rebecca Henderson

Develop the tools and techniques to become a purpose-driven business leader.

3 weeks, 7-9 hrs/week
Apply by April 19
$1,050Certificate 

Health Care Economics from Harvard Online

Professor Michael Chernew, PhD

Explore the economic forces shaping the health care sector.

6 weeks, 2-3 hrs/week
Apply by May 3
$1,600Certificate 

Analytics

Develop a data mindset and the ability to interpret data to inform business decisions.

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Business Analytics

Professor Janice Hammond

Apply fundamental data analysis to real business problems.

8 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by May 24
$1,600Certificate 

Data Science for Business from Harvard Online

Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne

Effectively use data to tackle your business decisions and motivate those around you to take action based on evidence.

4 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by June 1
$1,600Certificate 

Data Science Ready from Harvard Online

Professor Dustin Tingley

Gain a familiarity with the fundamental concepts and use of data science.

4 weeks, 5 hrs/week
Apply by April 5
$1,600Certificate 
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The HBS Online Advantage

Harvard Business School Online combines world-class course content with an edge-of-your-seat online environment that puts you at the center of the learning experience.

What sets HBS Online apart?

Our flexible, online programs are designed to bring the Harvard Business School classroom to you, and are built around three key characteristics:

Active

HBS Online courses are nothing like a typical sit-back-and-listen lecture. You’ll engage in a new activity every three to five minutes. Each element is designed to keep you interested, involved, and on your toes.

Social

Engaging with your peers is a big part of what makes HBS Online unique. You exchange ideas, offer input, and seek out viewpoints from a community of learners gathered from around the globe. In the process, you learn from each other’s experiences and perspectives.

Case-Based

Immerse yourself in real-world learning. Lessons are brought to life through cases, which put you in the shoes of business leaders. Hear firsthand the challenges they faced, and wrestle with the same issues and imperfect information.
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How are HBS Online courses delivered?

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We offer self-paced programs (with weekly deadlines) on the HBS Online course platform.

Our platform features short, highly produced videos of HBS faculty and guest business experts, interactive graphs and exercises, cold calls to keep you engaged, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant online community.

Do I need to come to campus to participate in HBS Online programs?

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No, all of our programs are 100 percent online, and available to participants regardless of their location.

How do I enroll in a course?

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All programs require the completion of a brief application. The applications vary slightly from program to program, but all ask for some personal background information. You can apply for and enroll in programs here. If you are new to HBS Online, you will be required to set up an account before starting an application for the program of your choice.

Our easy online application is free, and no special documentation is required. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the program.

After submitting your application, you should receive an email confirmation from hbsonlinesupport@hbs.edu. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk email folders and double-check your account to make sure the application was successfully submitted.

Updates to your application and enrollment status will be shown on your Dashboard. We confirm enrollment eligibility within one week of your application.

Does Harvard Business School Online offer an online MBA?

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No, Harvard Business School Online offers business certificate programs.

What are my payment options?

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We accept payments via credit card, Western Union, and (when available) bank loan. Some candidates may qualify for scholarships or financial aid, which will be credited against the Program Fee once eligibility is determined. Please refer to the Payment & Financial Aid page for further information.

In all cases, net Program Fees must be paid in full (in US Dollars) to complete registration.

 

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