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5.1 Information Technology | MBA

adherence to applicable law, this policy, and other HBS and Harvard University policies. Various forms of computer misconduct are prohibited by federal and state law and are therefore subject to criminal and civil penalties. Such... View Details

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4.2 Student/Faculty Ventures | MBA

entities include all for-profit and nonprofit businesses and social enterprises, as well as venture capital funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, search funds, and other investment vehicles. A faculty venture is any entity that is, or... View Details

01 Dec 2002
News

HBSAAA Conference Addresses Pathways to Power

Cochairs Herman Bulls (MBA '85) and Ken Bacon (MBA '82) worked closely with Honorary Chair Dennis Hightower (MBA '74) and a program committee led by Jacqueline Adams (MBA '78) and Dayna Wilkinson (MBA '81) to present sessions on domestic and international politics as... View Details

30 Sep 2015
Research & Ideas

Political Polarization: Why We All Just Can't Get Along

A recent study suggests that America’s political polarization is driven more by incorrect beliefs and stereotypes about the other side than distaste with those people. That should be good news for those wondering how to knit polarized... View Details

Keywords: by Roberta Holland; Banking; Financial Services

22 Jun 2010
First Look

First Look: June 22

everywhere. That's a remarkable situation, a sea change from Google's late entry in 1998, and a subject of substantial concern for the users, advertisers, and publishers who depend on Google for information, leads, and advertising... View Details

Keywords: Martha Lagace

26 Jun 2000
Research & Ideas

What’s an Internet Business Model? Ask a Health Care Professional

Internet, Applegate explained, is the fundamental merging between platform providers and the businesses being built on these platforms. "More and more, we're seeing that businesses doing business on top of the 'Net are also providing the... View Details

Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Health

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Real Estate Private Equity - Course Catalog

investing, managing, and developing investments in real estate and private asset backed companies. The course will be divided into three modules. The first module will focus on portfolio construction and understanding investment risks... View Details

08 Aug 2018
Sharpening Your Skills

Parmigiano-Reggiano, Jane Austen, and Other Things You Didn't Know About Finance

Sapphire Made Credit Cool for Millennials The Chase Sapphire Reserve card was one of the hottest product launches in 2016. But what would be JP Morgan's next act be? State Street’s SHE: Investing in Women Leaders Index funds are the major... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Financial Services

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Buy Now, Pay Later: Credit, Information, and the Courts

publications could be prosecuted, and at least a dozen rival firms came and went by the end of the century. Merchants themselves were more apt to sue if the Agency gave them advice about prospective trading partners that turned out to... View Details

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Andreas Jaegle

calls; there are always multiple arguments for different paths you could take. You have to be very well prepared with your own arguments, because you will be challenged by... View Details

09 Jan 2014
Research & Ideas

The Entrepreneurs Who Invented Economic Forecasting

architect of the course, emphasized the idea that capitalists could be defined as people who "put bets on the future"—by, for instance, making investments, opening sales campaigns, and founding new firms. The View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

Making Sense of Capitalism

Being a Newcomen Fellow was an eye-opening experience. As an historian by training, the business school provided me with tremendous resources and opportunities to meet scholars from diverse backgrounds, engage with new questions, and... View Details

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Akshay Ghulati

satisfaction level among students here." For developing leadership abilities, "the greatest learning," says Akshay, "has been in the case discussions. It's like being in front of clients every day. Most often, there... View Details

02 Aug 2016
First Look

August 2, 2016

stores, TCS went public in late 2013. Since its IPO, same store sales have suffered, and the company's stock in early 2016 was trading well below its IPO price. As such, the company's culture and Foundation Principles were View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

01 Mar 2011
News

Changing the Culture

To address Dean Nitin Nohria’s concern that HBS can be a difficult place for some groups to thrive, the School has launched a new Culture and Community Initiative to ensure that all members of the community can achieve their full... View Details

Keywords: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

04 Oct 2004
Research & Ideas

Start to Measure Your E-commerce Success

just a few measures. The measures chosen should be quantifiable, in either absolute or percentage terms, as well as complete and controllable. They should be complete in that... View Details

Keywords: by Marc J. Epstein

01 Jun 2001
News

Leng Lim: The Spiritual Face of Business

self-described “bookworm,” is used to being a little different. As a high-school student, he appreciated his country’s strong commitment to education even as he longed to experience other cultures. At age 18, he was given that opportunity... View Details

Keywords: Julia Hanna; Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations; Personal Services

01 Jun 2003
News

South Florida and Minnesota Launch Community Programs

“Alumni are an untapped resource for our communities, and HBS clubs can be a bridge between the two,” says Levy. “In today’s soft economy, there is a particularly urgent need for private–sector best practices to View Details

Keywords: Alumni groups; Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; Educational Services

04 Mar 2015
What Do You Think?

Can a Laissez-Faire Approach Fix Labor Market Inequality?

Summing Up When Is It In An Employer's Self-Interest to Voluntarily Raise All Wages? A laissez-faire approach to fixing labor market inequality has widespread appeal, judging by responses to this month's column. For some it is an ideal, whether or not it can View Details

Keywords: by James Heskett; Retail

Career Coach

Alan Neider

Alan wants to help students explore career opportunities in social impact, whether that be in the private, public, or nonprofit sector. He can shed light on what it’s like to work within local government, startups, and consulting as View Details

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