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HBS Executive Programs

by spencerj » Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:39 am
Hi there,

I am wondering if you are familiar at all with the admissions process for HBS's executive education programs like the:
Advanced Management Program
General Management Program
Owner/President Program
Program for Leadership Development

Here are some of my stats:
BA Economics
Consultant for Technology advisory
Executive for Private Equity advisory
Senior VP for Private Equity Derivatives firm
President of a Private Equity Association with ~30 members managing ~20 billion.
~10 years as an executive (32 years old) in total

I can't find much information on any of the executive program's admission criteria/stats/anything!

My biggest concern is that I am too young, but I would like to do it now if possible. Also, the association that I am running is a non-profit, but I am pretty sure they accept these types of executives.

My first choice would be the Advanced Management Program, but if I cannot get into that, then I would settle for any of the others. I think I saw a stat saying that the average age for AMP is 45! Do I have a shot?

Please could you give me any information on their admission criteria or direction to where I could find more info on this?

Many thanks
Spencer
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by Lisa Anderson » Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:24 am
Dear Spencer,

Executive education programs do not have admissions like you would for a degree program since they are not academic credit earning courses. These programs are usually open enrollment, meaning if you complete the registration and pay the course fee, then you can attend. There could be restrictions on professional experience for a particular program, so you will want to verify the course descriptions for whom the course is designed for and what prerequisites it might require. I encourage you to contact the executive education department at HBS regarding enrollment procedures and any questions you have on course offerings. I am sure they will be happy to answer any questions you have.

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