The value of HBS is the imprimatur not the courses.
Harvard's model is clever because they create perceived value for customers through an affiliated brand without tarnishing the brand itself.
Harvard's model is clever because they create perceived value for customers through an affiliated brand without tarnishing the brand itself.
I'm sure they give a reasonable introduction to the material, but that's not how they profile themselves at all.
It's an inverted lemon market. Instead of the lowest price winning, it's the highest price that still generates a just large enough elitist club. But the product is not education, the product is the elitist club.
Exactly what you'd expect for the business side of companies. These people are as suitable for management as high heels are for walking, in the same way.
Harvard University's endowment is the largest out of any university in the world. They have literally no incentive to squeeze matriculants, and have been increasing their financial aid pool whenever they can.
You really don't know what you're talking about. Harvard is trying as hard as it can to not be an elitist club. They regularly review admissions policies so as to avoid giving the appearance of favoritism towards alums.
They really are trying to be the best university in the world.
No need to give away a product which people are happy paying for.
Just street smarts 101.
They really are trying to be the best university in the world.
Which is it?