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Transform your organization—and propel your leadership skills to the next level—with a Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) certificate.
Upcoming Admissions Deadlines
Class Start Date
July 2021
Priority Deadline: April 5, 2021
Final Deadline: May 10, 2021
Class Start Date
October 2021
Priority Deadline: July 5, 2021
Final Deadline: August 16, 2021
Application tip: Apply by the priority deadline to receive an application fee waiver. Speak with admissions at 855-624-8222 or analytics@hbs.edu to learn more.
Application Checklist
Here’s what you’ll need to apply:
- Online application
- Transcripts
- Current professional resume
- At least one letter of recommendation (two maximum)
- One 500-word essay (recommended)
- Non-refundable application fee of $75
Admissions Support
Your enrollment counselor is your go-to person for any questions about the program or application process. When you’re ready, reach out with application questions at 855-624-8222 or analytics@hbs.edu.
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Program Fees
$6,500 per core course (6)
$3,250 per seminar (2)
$3,000 per immersion (2)
$51,500
based on current program fee rates
Prices shown are based on the 2020–2021 academic year. All HBAP courses are noncredit courses. Cost is subject to change.
Funding Your Program
We encourage you to explore your funding options:
Employer sponsorship
Loans
Join the HBAP Brain Trust
When you become an HBAPer, you’ll be welcome into our growing community of peers, industry leaders, expert faculty, future colleagues, career coaches, and more.
Student Spotlight
Renee Becker Bourbeau
Director of Operations & MS Business Analytics, HBAP ‘19
“I wanted to be on the right side of digital transformation, and HBAP helped bridge that gap tremendously while also bringing about a total career change.”
Faculty Spotlight
Karim Lakhani
Professor at Harvard Business School and co-chair of the Harvard Business Analytics Program
Karim R. Lakhani is known for his pioneering scholarship on how communities and contests can be designed and managed to achieve innovative outcomes. His research on digital transformation has shown the importance of data and analytics as drivers of business advantages.
More Than a Leader—an HBAPer
Nearly 50% are employed by Fortune 500 companies
13+ industries represented by students and graduates
20+ year of average work experience within cohorts
Top Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HBS Case Method?
It’s hands-on, first-person learning at its best and the centerpiece of our curriculum. You’ll review a 10- to 20-page case document written by a professional at an organization. Then, everyone comes together to analyze and discuss the case from their perspectives: What worked? What didn’t? What would you do differently?
Professors often bring insider details from their own experience with the organizations in question, adding new layers for you and your peers to dissect and learn from.
What is the weekly time commitment for the program?
If you pursue the certificate full-time, you can expect a time commitment 11–25 hours per week. If you pursue the certificate part-time you can expect a time commitment of 10–14 hour per week.
Will I learn from the same Harvard faculty who teach on campus?
Yes. The program is led by world-renowned faculty from Harvard Business School (HBS), the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS).
Join Professionals Seeking a Strategic Advantage
The Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) not only teaches professionals to harness the power of data—it also creates a community of proud HBAPers who connect across locations and industries.
There’s No Better Time to Become an HBAPer
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