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Explore how the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP) certificate will help you use your expertise to transform your organization—and propel your leadership skills to the next level.
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Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

Our program maximizes hands-on, collaborative learning that you can immediately apply to your work and throughout the rest of your career.

Complete your certificate

in 9–18 months

Build connections with

1,100+ HBAP students and graduates

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

Join our 1,100-plus students and graduates making an outsized impact. Start your application.

Three Harvard Schools.
One Innovative Curriculum.

The rigorous curriculum consists of entirely new courses designed by Harvard faculty, that will help you build your capabilities in technical, analytical, and operational areas that can be used to advance your firm’s position in the global market.

Meet Your Future Network

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.

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.”

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

Download our interactive budget sheet.

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

Pay-as-you-go

Download the Employer Support Brochure.

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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Upcoming Events

Next Class Start Date

July 2021

After that, classes start

October 2021

Not looking to apply that soon? We’ll email you deadline reminders for future cohorts, or if you’re ready, start your application.

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We’ll send you invites and details about our events straight to your inbox. Be sure to keep an eye out.

Top Frequently Asked Questions

When should I apply?

The earlier the better. Even if you’re not planning on applying to an upcoming cohort, we recommend getting started with your application so you can start preparing the application items you’ll need.

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 hours per week.

Are there application fee waivers available?

Yes. You can receive one by attending an event or by applying by the priority deadline. Reach out to an enrollment counselor at 855-624-8222 or analytics@hbs.edu to learn more.

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More Than a Leader—an HBAPer

Three Harvard Schools.
One Innovative Curriculum.