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During their Elective Curriculum (EC)—or second—year, MBA students register for courses based on their interests. With more than 100 offerings in 10 subject areas, these classes provide an opportunity for depth and breadth while helping students gain more concentrated expertise based on their industries and functions. We asked members of the MBA Class of 2024 what EC course will help them succeed in their various sectors, why they pursued an MBA, what advice they would give to prospective MBA students in their fields, and more. [...]
Erik Roberts (MBA 2024) often pauses for quite some time before answering questions. He laughs and says he can be verbose—that he needs a moment because he wants to answer succinctly and thoughtfully. For someone who wants to change hearts and minds, this tracks. Roberts is graduating with his MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS) on May 23, 2024, and will be addressing his fellow classmates the day before, on Class Day, about the value of humility, generosity, and the importance of thinking and feeling deeply. [...]
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Harvard Business School’s Asian Affinity Business Association (AABA) provides a community for the promotion, understanding, and cross-cultural exchange of Asian and Asian-American business, social, academic, cultural, and political initiatives. AABA, in collaboration with students and organizations across campus, is proud to share and honor the stories of our community members. [...]
The HBS African American Student Union (AASU) aims to create a close-knit community for its members from the time they choose to join HBS, through their transition to the second year, and beyond graduation. In this feature, we highlight the experience Amanda Rothamel (MBA 2025), and learn more about her journey before and during the MBA program. [...]
Want to experience a day in the life of an HBS student who is focused on social enterprise? Join us as we walk through the day with Section J's Ben Hsieh (MBA 2025) ... [...]
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The views and opinions expressed in the MBA Voices blog are those of the authors.
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