Finance & Accounting

Develop an intuitive knowledge of financial principles and statements to unlock critical insights into performance and potential.

90%

Satisfaction rating

92%

Feel more confident at work

93%

Added new skills to their resume

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

Financial Accounting

Professsor V.G. Narayanan

Discover what's behind the numbers in financial statements.

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

Alternative Investments

Professors Victoria Ivashina, Randolph Cohen, & Arthur Segel

Grow the value of your portfolio with alternative investments.

5 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by March 22$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 March 22$1,600Certificate 

What You Earn

Certificate

Boost your resume by completing an HBS Online course.

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What Learners are Saying

Operating in general management, I need to make decisions utilizing the principles we learned on a daily basis. The course empowers me to do so with confidence.

Paul Accornero
International Commercial Director (MD)
Leading with Finance

I'd never experienced such an immersive platform online. It was more effective at building and solidifying knowledge than some in-person courses I've taken.

Ryan Dumlao
MBA Candidate
Financial Accounting

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, 93% added new skills to their resume — From a recent survey of past participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates. 90% satisfaction rating — From all respondents to a post program survey to all 2019 and 2020 participants within this subject area.