Management Essentials
Management Essentials, formerly known as Becoming a Better Manager, provides the real-world tools and strategies needed to excel in decision-making, implementation, organizational learning, and change management.
Apply NowWhat You'll Learn
- Design, direct, and shape organizational processes to your advantage
- Influence the context and environment in which decisions get made
- Implement strategies, plans, and projects on time, on budget, and at the highest quality
- Spearhead learning initiatives that enable your organization to improve and innovate
- Manage and lead change in organizations of varying sizes
About the Professors
Joseph Fuller is a Professor of Management Practice in General Management and co-leads the Harvard Business School initiative Managing the Future of Work. He was a founder and first employee of the global consulting firm Monitor Group, now Monitor-Deloitte. He is currently researching the evolution of the roles of CEOs and the C-suite in public companies.
David Garvin was the C. Roland Christensen Professor of Business Administration and an influential and prolific scholar whose distinguished career at Harvard Business School spanned nearly four decades. His research focused on business and management processes, the principles of organizational learning, and the design and leadership of large, complex organizations. He authored or co-authored 10 books and 37 articles over the course of his career.
Who Will Benefit
Newly Appointed Managers
Whether you’re managing people, products, or projects, gain the skills you need to succeed from day one.
Seasoned Managers
Elevate your management skills by applying insights from Harvard Business School faculty and expert practitioners.
Aspiring Managers
Start preparing for a future managerial role through access to best-in-class tools and frameworks.
Program Structure
Management Essentials consists of 35 to 45 hours of material delivered over an eight-week period. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines. Three group exercises, including two decision-making simulations and a capstone assignment, are required for course completion.
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Program Dates: 10/6/21 – 12/1/21
- Cost: $1,600
- Application Deadline: September 27
- Detailed Calendar
- Length: 8 Weeks
- Program Dates: 1/12/22 –3/9/22
- Cost: $1,600
- Application Deadline: January 3
- Detailed Calendar
Management Essentials is part of the Leadership and Management Learning Track. If you’re interested in developing deeper insights and expertise, you can choose to complete three leadership and management courses within 18 months to earn a Certificate of Specialization.
Syllabus
Management Essentials provides participants with key tools and techniques to become more effective managers and get things done. The course takes a process approach to managerial work and teaches managers how to artfully shape decision-making, implementation, learning and improvement, and change processes within their organizations.
Learning requirements: In order to earn a Certificate of Completion, participants must thoughtfully complete all 4 modules by stated deadlines.
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| Module 2: Shaping the Decision-Making Process |
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| Module 3: Implementing for the Present and Learning for the Future |
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| Module 4: Managing and Leading Change |
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The HBS Online Advantage
- World-class faculty
- Edge-of-your-seat online learning
- Global peer collaboration and networking
- Real-world, case-based learning
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Immerse yourself in real challenges faced by seasoned managers across a variety of industries, including Kevin Sharer, former CEO of Amgen Pharmaceuticals; Meghan Joyce, regional manager for Uber’s East Coast Operations; and Mina Hsiang, healthcare lead for the United States Digital Service. Step into their shoes and wrestle with the same issues they faced, while engaging with fellow learners from around the world.
Stories from Our Learners
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I thought I knew the subject relatively well and it would be a refresher. I was in for a surprise. After the first module, I realized that I did many things wrong. The most chilling thought was about missed opportunities. The course is giving me a good structure to understand organizational behavior.
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This program debunked many myths about management. I highly recommend anyone with or without managerial experience take this course. It is much more than just about managing the people.
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Enrollment Eligibility
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 course. We confirm enrollment eligibility within one week of your application.
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