Business in Society

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

92%

Feel more confident at work

96%

Course completion rate

92%

Satisfaction rating

Source: 2019-2020 surveys and course data
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Certificate Courses (3)

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 March 15$1,050Certificate 

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 April 5$1,600Certificate 

Health Care Economics

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 

What You Earn

Certificate

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What Learners are Saying

I've been able to understand the macroeconomic policies that are being implemented by my country and the implications they have on our lives, equipping me to make better decisions.

Daniela Fierro Touché
Administration and Registration Analyst
Global Business

The course has completely changed me today. I feel like a new person, with a new thought process, driven by purpose, committed to doing the right thing.

Mayank Dubey
Manager, Marketing Communications
Sustainable Business Strategy

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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92% feel more confident at work — From a recent survey of past participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates. 96% course completion rate and 92% satisfaction rating — From all respondents to a post program survey to all 2019 and 2020 participants within this subject area.