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JD/MBA programs are ideal for those with varied interests wishing to explore career paths in both business and law, and Harvard’s program in particular is unparalleled. One distinctive feature of Harvard’s joint degree program is the integration of the Harvard Business School (HBS) and Harvard Law School (HLS) experiences. In the third and fourth years, joint degree students take classes at both schools, benefit from double the career resources, and enjoy both schools’ extracurricular and social activities. In addition, JD/MBA students have their own community and alumni network. [...]
Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida in the early 2000s, I often felt like a cultural outsider—whether at school, the grocery store, or the playground. However, within my circle of friends and family, my reality was entirely different. I was raised in a small yet incredibly strong community of immigrant parents, all of whom believed deeply in the American Dream and were relentlessly committed to helping their children achieve. [...]
The HBS Summer Fellows Program enables students to apply their classroom training as they explore career opportunities in roles or regions where compensation is generally lower than the traditional MBA level. This summer, we are connecting with some of our 70 Social Enterprise Summer Fellows, who are working around the world to develop skills and knowledge while having significant responsibility and high impact. [...]
Mother’s Day is a special occasion for our MBA moms. We asked Jimena Gutierrez (MBA 2024), Cecilia Liu (MS/MBA 2025), and Carlene Oestergaard (MBA 2024) to tell us about the challenges and joys of raising kids while earning an MBA. [...]
One of the most surprising and delightful aspects of SVMP was the genuine sense of community and diversity. The warmth and inclusivity of my classmates and faculty encouraged an environment where diverse perspectives were not just valuable but essential in understanding global business dynamics. I initially thought the class would be filled with only business majors, but students came from different schools across the country, pursued various career paths, and had unique hobbies and interests. [...]
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