Harvard Business School RFC
== Harvard Business School ==
Harvard Business School (HBS) is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. It is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the world and offers a large full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, management-related doctoral programs, and many executive education programs. It owns Harvard Business Publishing, which publishes business books, leadership articles, online management tools for corporate learning, case studies, and the monthly Harvard Business Review.
History[edit | edit source]
Harvard Business School was founded in 1908 with a faculty of 15, 33 regular students, and 47 special students. The first dean was Edwin Francis Gay, and the first MBA was awarded in 1910. The school introduced the case method of teaching, which is now used in many business schools worldwide.
Campus[edit | edit source]
The HBS campus is located in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, across the Charles River from the main Harvard campus in Cambridge. The campus is notable for its Georgian-style architecture and includes several notable buildings such as Baker Library/Bloomberg Center, Aldrich Hall, and Spangler Center.
Academic Programs[edit | edit source]
Harvard Business School offers several academic programs:
- MBA: A two-year, full-time program with a general management curriculum.
- DBA: A doctoral program with several areas of specialization.
- Executive Education: Short-term programs for senior executives and managers.
Research and Publications[edit | edit source]
HBS is known for its extensive research output and publications. The school publishes the Harvard Business Review, a leading management magazine, and numerous case studies used in business education worldwide.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
HBS has a vast network of alumni who have gone on to become leaders in various fields. Some notable alumni include:
- Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor of New York City and founder of Bloomberg L.P.
- Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
- George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Harvard University
- Master of Business Administration
- Harvard Business Review
- Case method
- Executive Education
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