Business in Society

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

90%

Are more self-assured at work

10X

Return on investment with an average $17,000 salary increase

84%

Have more confidence making business decisions

Source: 2022 surveys and course data

Certificate Courses (5)

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 3$1,750Certificate

Sustainable Investing

Professors Shawn Cole & Vikram Gandhi

Evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, and measure and manage impact investments.

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

Power and Influence for Positive Impact

Professor Julie Battilana

Understand how power really works and develop your own power to gain influence and make an impact.

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

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 March 27$1,750Certificate

Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability

Nien-he Hsieh

Develop a toolkit for making tough leadership decisions.

6 weeks, 6-7 hrs/week
Apply by June 5$1,750Certificate

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization in business in society

What You Earn

Certificate

Boost your resume by completing an HBS Online course.

Certificate of Specialization

Complete any three courses within this subject area to earn a Certificate of Specialization and signify your deep expertise in business in society.

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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.

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.

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:

Real-World Cases

Apply your learning through real-world examples and experience Harvard Business School’s signature case method. Business leaders will share challenges they’ve faced. As the story unfolds, you’ll leverage course concepts, vital tools and frameworks, and the diversity of your peers’ perspectives to analyze the problem and determine a path forward.

Active

Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive learning experience. You’ll engage in a new activity every three to five minutes and apply your knowledge through polls, quizzes, and problem-solving exercises designed to accelerate and reinforce your learning. Exchange ideas with your classmates, broaden your perspective, and challenge your worldview.

Social

Join a global community of business professionals. Learn from and network with peers before, during, and after your course. Ask questions, collaborate, give feedback, and share experiences and expertise across industries to grow or transition your career. You’ll build lasting connections that support you wherever life takes you next.

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HBS Online vs. Other Top Business Schools with Online, Asynchronous Courses

	HBS OnlineHBSO	Others
Considered more impactful than other online programs by learners*	Yes	No
The preferred brand among prospective online learners*	Yes	No
Reimagined the case study method through a proprietary platform featuring courses created by renowned faculty	Yes	No
Collaboration with fellow online learners through unique simulations and interactive activities	Yes	Some
Discount for repeat participants	Yes	Some
Certificate awarded upon completion of program	Yes	Some
Invitation to a global professional network, including the HBS Online Connext conference, HBS faculty events, and HBS Online Community	Yes	No

*Considered more impactful than other online programs (From a 2018 survey of participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates). Preferred brand among prospective online learners (From a 2021 survey of prospective learners, conducted by City Square Associates).

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90% are more self-assured at work, 10x return on investment, 84% have more confidence making business decisions — From two 2022 surveys of past participants across all HBS Online programs, conducted by City Square Associates.

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