ABOUT:
Our Mission
We educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
Each element of the School’s mission—to educate leaders who make a difference in the world—is infused with meaning.
“Leaders”
When we talk about leaders, we mean people who embody a certain type of competence and character—both the competence that comes from the general manager’s perspective the School cultivates and the character to understand the difference between being self-interested and self-centered. It goes far beyond knowing that it’s not right to lie, cheat, or steal. It involves recognizing that you are a true leader only when you have earned the trust of others, and when others, whether in your organizations or your communities, recognize you as such.
“Make a Difference”
Making a difference means people who create real value for society, and who create value before claiming value. I’ve not found anyone who begrudges a leader for claiming value after creating value. Rather, the recent economic crisis showed us too many examples of leaders who claimed value without creating any. It is worth noting here that there are many ways of making a positive difference: as an investor, as a general manager, as an entrepreneur, as an active citizen of your community. Indeed, what distinguishes Harvard Business School is that our graduates provide leadership in all walks of life.
“In the World”
In the world reflects our understanding of a rapidly changing, dynamic environment, and the fact that many of the world’s most challenging issues will require a global perspective. Moreover, it involves embracing the view that the world desperately needs more leaders to address its most urgent and challenging problems, and that virtually none of these problems can be addressed without business leaders playing a vital role.
And, of course, the first component of the mission is educating, which we do in many ways—through our educational programs, through the ideas our faculty produce and disseminate, and through the influence we achieve by being close to leaders of all types, and of organizations all across the world. Here, I would encourage us to recognize that the impact of what we do extends far beyond the people who come to our campus. Although we can touch only a few thousand directly each year, we can indirectly influence many more by remaining the most trusted and admired leader in business education.
学校项目：
MBA
An intensive, two-year residential program leading to an MBA degree.
Who Are We Looking For?
While it’s important to us that our students' lives and experiences vary greatly, they all share the following common characteristics:
Habit of Leadership
Leadership may be expressed in many forms, from college extracurricular activities to academic or business achievements, from personal accomplishments to community commitments. We appreciate leadership on any scale, from organizing a classroom to directing a combat squad, from running an independent business to spearheading initiatives at work. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential.
Analytical Aptitude and Appetite
Harvard Business School is a demanding, fast-paced, and highly-verbal environment. We look for individuals who enjoy lively discussion and debate. Our case and field-based methods of learning depend upon the active participation of prepared students who can assess, analyze, and act upon complex information within often-ambiguous contexts. The MBA Admissions Board will review your prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT or GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS, and the nature of your work experience. There is no particular previous course of study required to apply; you must, however, demonstrate the ability to master analytical and quantitative concepts.
Engaged Community Citizenship
So much of our MBA experience - including the case method, section life, and student-organized events - requires the active collaboration of the entire HBS community. That's why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards and respect for others, and can make positive contributions to the MBA Program. The right candidates must be eager to share their experiences, support their colleagues, and teach as well as learn from their peers.
We want applicants who have these traits, as well as bring a variety of skills, accomplishments and aspirations. In each class, we create a dynamic environment that mirrors the breadth and depth of our world economy. Our promise to our faculty and to every student here is to create a class of 900 students who come from as many different backgrounds and perspectives as possible. Take a look at the current first year class profile.
截止日期（The application deadlines for the MBA Class of 2017 are）：
APPLICATION PERIODS: APPLICATION SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 12 NOON BOSTON TIME: NOTIFICATION OF THE MBA ADMISSIONS BOARD'S DECISION:
ROUND 1 TUE, 09 SEP 2014 WED, 10 DEC 2014
ROUND 2 TUE, 06 JAN 2015 WED, 25 MAR 2015
ROUND 3 MON, 06 APR 2015 WED, 13 MAY 2015
申请文件：
Transcript(s)
GMAT/GRE
TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English
Essay
Recommendations (2)
Resum
面试：
Interview
After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to interview.
Doctoral Program :
专业：
Accounting & Management
Business Economics
Health Policy (Management)
Management
Marketing
Organizational Behavior
Strategy
Technology & Operations Management
截止日期：
12,1 2014
申请文件（REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS）：
Completed online application form
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
Current GMAT or GRE scores
TOEFL scores（ibt>=100）
Three letters of recommendation
Our Mission
We educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
Each element of the School’s mission—to educate leaders who make a difference in the world—is infused with meaning.
“Leaders”
When we talk about leaders, we mean people who embody a certain type of competence and character—both the competence that comes from the general manager’s perspective the School cultivates and the character to understand the difference between being self-interested and self-centered. It goes far beyond knowing that it’s not right to lie, cheat, or steal. It involves recognizing that you are a true leader only when you have earned the trust of others, and when others, whether in your organizations or your communities, recognize you as such.
“Make a Difference”
Making a difference means people who create real value for society, and who create value before claiming value. I’ve not found anyone who begrudges a leader for claiming value after creating value. Rather, the recent economic crisis showed us too many examples of leaders who claimed value without creating any. It is worth noting here that there are many ways of making a positive difference: as an investor, as a general manager, as an entrepreneur, as an active citizen of your community. Indeed, what distinguishes Harvard Business School is that our graduates provide leadership in all walks of life.
“In the World”
In the world reflects our understanding of a rapidly changing, dynamic environment, and the fact that many of the world’s most challenging issues will require a global perspective. Moreover, it involves embracing the view that the world desperately needs more leaders to address its most urgent and challenging problems, and that virtually none of these problems can be addressed without business leaders playing a vital role.
And, of course, the first component of the mission is educating, which we do in many ways—through our educational programs, through the ideas our faculty produce and disseminate, and through the influence we achieve by being close to leaders of all types, and of organizations all across the world. Here, I would encourage us to recognize that the impact of what we do extends far beyond the people who come to our campus. Although we can touch only a few thousand directly each year, we can indirectly influence many more by remaining the most trusted and admired leader in business education.
学校项目：
MBA
An intensive, two-year residential program leading to an MBA degree.
Who Are We Looking For?
While it’s important to us that our students' lives and experiences vary greatly, they all share the following common characteristics:
Habit of Leadership
Leadership may be expressed in many forms, from college extracurricular activities to academic or business achievements, from personal accomplishments to community commitments. We appreciate leadership on any scale, from organizing a classroom to directing a combat squad, from running an independent business to spearheading initiatives at work. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential.
Analytical Aptitude and Appetite
Harvard Business School is a demanding, fast-paced, and highly-verbal environment. We look for individuals who enjoy lively discussion and debate. Our case and field-based methods of learning depend upon the active participation of prepared students who can assess, analyze, and act upon complex information within often-ambiguous contexts. The MBA Admissions Board will review your prior academic performance, the results of the GMAT or GRE, and, if applicable, TOEFL iBT and/or IELTS, and the nature of your work experience. There is no particular previous course of study required to apply; you must, however, demonstrate the ability to master analytical and quantitative concepts.
Engaged Community Citizenship
So much of our MBA experience - including the case method, section life, and student-organized events - requires the active collaboration of the entire HBS community. That's why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards and respect for others, and can make positive contributions to the MBA Program. The right candidates must be eager to share their experiences, support their colleagues, and teach as well as learn from their peers.
We want applicants who have these traits, as well as bring a variety of skills, accomplishments and aspirations. In each class, we create a dynamic environment that mirrors the breadth and depth of our world economy. Our promise to our faculty and to every student here is to create a class of 900 students who come from as many different backgrounds and perspectives as possible. Take a look at the current first year class profile.
截止日期（The application deadlines for the MBA Class of 2017 are）：
APPLICATION PERIODS: APPLICATION SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 12 NOON BOSTON TIME: NOTIFICATION OF THE MBA ADMISSIONS BOARD'S DECISION:
ROUND 1 TUE, 09 SEP 2014 WED, 10 DEC 2014
ROUND 2 TUE, 06 JAN 2015 WED, 25 MAR 2015
ROUND 3 MON, 06 APR 2015 WED, 13 MAY 2015
申请文件：
Transcript(s)
GMAT/GRE
TOEFL/IELTS/Pearson Test of English
Essay
Recommendations (2)
Resum
面试：
Interview
After your written application has been submitted and reviewed, you may be invited to interview.
Doctoral Program :
专业：
Accounting & Management
Business Economics
Health Policy (Management)
Management
Marketing
Organizational Behavior
Strategy
Technology & Operations Management
截止日期：
12,1 2014
申请文件（REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS）：
Completed online application form
Resume
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts
Current GMAT or GRE scores
TOEFL scores（ibt>=100）
Three letters of recommendation
