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Harvard Business School Market Research Report



Company Overview



Name and Mission


  • Name: Harvard Business School (HBS)

  • Mission: We educate leaders who make a difference in the world.


Founding Details


  • Founded: 1908

  • Founder: No specific founder mentioned; established as an initiative of Harvard University


Key People


  • Current Dean: Srikant M. Datar

  • Administrative and Faculty Leadership:

  • C. Fritz Foley: André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration

  • Robin Greenwood: George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research

  • William R. Kerr: Dimitri V. D'Arbeloff - MBA Class of 1955 Professor of Business Administration

  • Kristin W. Mugford: Melvin Tukman Senior Lecturer of Business Administration; Senior Associate Dean for Culture and Community

  • V.G. Narayanan: Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration; Senior Associate Dean, Executive Education; Senior Associate Dean, HBS Online

  • Beth Clark: Chief Information Officer

  • Angela Q. Crispi: Executive Dean for Administration

  • Patrick Mullane: Executive Director, Harvard Business School Online and Executive Education


Headquarters


  • Location: Soldiers Field, Boston, MA 02163


Number of Employees


  • Total Faculty: 324 (30% Female, 31% Minority)

  • Total Staff: 1,454 (65% Female, 27% Minority)


Revenue


  • No information is available.


Recognition


  • Known For: Pioneering the MBA program, case method of teaching, and executive education programs. Recognized for its extensive research contributions and a robust online education presence.


Academic Programs



Products


HBS offers a range of educational programs targeting different levels and types of learners:

1. MBA Program
  • Description: A two-year, full-time residential program with a focus on real-world practice.

  • Key Features: Discussion-based learning, global perspectives, tight-knit community, financial aid including fellowships and full-tuition scholarships.


2. Doctoral Programs
  • Description: Eight full-time programs leading to a PhD degree for scholars interested in academic research.

  • Key Features: Intensive research, close interaction with faculty, diverse areas of study.


3. Executive Education
  • Description: Programs for individuals and organizations designed to help experienced executives expand their global perspective and lead at a higher level.

  • Key Features: Both in-person and online learning options, covering various leadership and management topics.


4. Harvard Business School Online
  • Description: Online certificate courses led by award-winning faculty.

  • Key Features: Flexible, asynchronous learning enabling mastery of essential business concepts.


Recent Developments



New Products and Programs



1. Credential in Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB)
  • Description: A yearlong, self-paced, asynchronous program comprising seven courses.

  • Key Features: Required and elective courses tailored to professional needs, includes a capstone project.


2. Digital Transformation Certificate
  • Description: Issued to Executive Education participants completing three qualifying programs.

  • Key Features: Focus on digital transformation topics.


New Initiatives and Partnerships



1. Race, Gender & Equity Initiative
  • Description: Expanded from the Gender Initiative to encompass broader equity issues.

  • Key Features: Annual research symposium, thematic panel discussions, and workshops.


2. Harvard Business School and OneTen Community of Practice Summit
  • Description: An initiative focused on advancing skills-based hiring and closing opportunity gaps.

  • Key Features: Collaboration with OneTen, in-depth discussions on organizational change.


Faculty and Staff Developments


1. New Faculty Welcomed
  • Notable Tenure-Track Faculty:

  • Brian K. Baik: Accounting & Management

  • Sebastian Hillenbrand: Finance

  • Ebehi Iyoha: Entrepreneurial Management

  • Elisabeth Kemp: Finance


2. Faculty Promotions
  • Scott Duke Kominers: Promoted to Full Professor in Entrepreneurial Management.

  • Mark L. Egan: Promoted to Associate Professor in Finance.


3. First Chief Digital Officer Appointed
  • Katia Walsh: Inaugural Chief Digital Officer overseeing the new Digital Transformation group.


Events and Competitions


1. New Venture Competition
  • Description: Annual competition for start-up pitches.

  • Key Features: Cash and in-kind funding prizes for winners, significant participation from current students and alumni.


2. Global Immersion Programs
  • Description: Part of MBA Field Global Immersion (FGI) course, enabling hands-on business exposure in global markets.

  • Key Features: Over 1,000 students traveled to 15 global locations.


Notable Achievements


1. Leadership Fellows Program
  • Notable placements: Diverse organizations including Boston Planning & Development Agency, The Juilliard School, MassChallenge, and the White House National Economic Council.


2. Blavatnik Fellowship in Life Science Entrepreneurship
  • Achievements: Established over 35 companies, collectively raised more than $500 million in funding with an additional $244 million from an IPO in 2020.


3. RISE Career Fellowship
  • Notable recipient: Malcolm McCain (MBA/MPP 2023), serving as chief of staff of BrightUp.




This report offers a comprehensive analysis of Harvard Business School's structure, products, and recent advancements, showcasing the institution's commitment to education, research, and global impact.