Management Degree

Program Overview

The master’s degree includes 12 courses, with at least four taken on campus (weekend options available) or, for the capstone track, two, three-week summer courses on campus.

• Start your admission path. You begin by completing three degree courses as outlined in the degree requirements. This coursework establishes your commitment and ability to perform well as a Harvard student.
• Apply to the program. While completing your third degree course, you submit the admission application. We have application cycles in the fall, spring, and summer.
• Capstone option. You can choose a capstone track. In the entrepreneurship in action capstone, you'll work in a professional advisory team, supported by faculty and mentors on a real-world, client project. You'll apply concepts learned in the core courses to solve practical leadership challenges as a business advisor for a local, national, or international employer.
• Continue your studies, online and on campus. As you progress through the program, you choose from courses offered on campus or online, year round in the fall, spring, or summer. You are required to take at least four or two courses on campus, depending upon the track.
• Graduate with your Harvard degree. You participate in the annual Harvard Commencement, receiving your Harvard University degree: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies, field: Management.