Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the HBS–Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance, you must be a senior executive of a retail microfinance institution, banking institution, or other organization interested in microfinance or an industry-related policymaker, regulator, or investor. The Admissions Committee will take into account the characteristics of your institution and will strive for geographic diversity within the group of participants. Selective enrollment of the most qualified and diverse group from the pool of candidates enhances the learning experience for participants and the takeaway value for their supporting organizations. In seeking participants with demonstrated ability and promise, the Admissions Committee takes into account a candidate's organizational level; management experience, particularly in general management; and career goals. Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for the completion of course assignments and active engagement in fast-moving discussions.
Program Information
Participants receive a complete program package including:
- Class Materials: All cases, articles, notes, program handouts, and program evaluation are provided in the program binder.
- Housing: Executive Education participants live on the HBS campus in suites of six to eight single, private rooms arranged around a common area. To enhance learning and stimulate collaboration, these living groups are equipped with an extensive range of electronic tools, an entertainment center, and a conference area to accommodate group discussions. Individual bedrooms include a personal computer equipped with the latest software and Internet connectivity, as well as access to email and the HBS Intranet.
- Meals: HBS provides full board service of exceptional quality, conveniently located next to the classroom buildings and configured to encourage continued discussions among participants. A wide range of dietary preferences is accommodated.
- Use of HBS Baker Library. The largest business library in the world, Baker Library, contains more than half a million volumes and 6,900 periodicals covering most aspects of management. It also provides access to a wide range of electronic resources.
- Use of Shad Hall Fitness Center. Shad Hall, the School's state-of-the-art fitness and recreational sports facility, has an indoor track; cardiovascular machines; weight-resistance equipment; courts for basketball, squash, and racquetball; and group exercise classes. Locker rooms contain steam rooms and saunas. Other benefits include tennis courts and the use of Harvard facilities, such as a swimming pool and outdoor track.
- Transportation to Boston Logan airport at end of program. Transportation to the HBS Campus prior to the program is the responsibility of the participant.
- One-year complimentary subscription to Harvard Business Review.
- Program certificate and group photo at the conclusion of the program.
The application period for the 2016 program is now open.
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