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Professional Development
Changes in the economy and job market have influenced how key stakeholders view the price, perceived value, and value proposition of higher education degrees. These factors have impacted the financial landscape of today’s colleges and universities as they grapple with increased competition for limited resources and face funding challenges for everything from financial aid to learning technologies.
Innovative leaders can leverage these complex financial circumstances into opportunities for growth and transformation. Aligning Strategic Priorities with Financial Resources in Higher Education is a new virtual institute that helps higher education leaders adapt to changing circumstances and develop the skills needed to strategically allocate financial resources.
"I found these sessions to be exceptional preparation for plans being made and discussions being held on my campus. The session facilitators brought great content and framed it in a way that made it easy to apply. Of particular value was the presentation of specific tools that could be used both in my personal work and in having a dialogue with others in my organization." Dean, College of Business and Technology, East Tennessee State University
"I found these sessions to be exceptional preparation for plans being made and discussions being held on my campus. The session facilitators brought great content and framed it in a way that made it easy to apply. Of particular value was the presentation of specific tools that could be used both in my personal work and in having a dialogue with others in my organization."
Dean, College of Business and Technology, East Tennessee State University
This three-week virtual institute combines contemporary research with practical application. The program is highly interactive, enabling you to engage with fellow participants and HGSE faculty as you participate in live sessions, discussion boards, and informal break-out sessions. The institute also includes readings, case studies, and daily reflections. By the end of the institute, you’ll develop an action plan you can put to work in your own organization.
Three Learning Modules
We strongly encourage live participation, as this will be the best opportunity to engage with your colleagues and faculty in the program. However, all live sessions will be recorded and made available on the participant program website afterward.
If possible, you should plan to attend the live webinar orientation session, as it will include useful introductory content and provide a valuable opportunity for face-to-face connection with fellow students and faculty. If you are unable to participate in the live event, we encourage you to watch the orientation recording.
Live sessions with faculty will be held and each session will include an optional virtual office hour. The live sessions will be recorded, but the office hours will not.
James Honan's research and teaching interests include financial management of nonprofit organizations, organizational performance measurement and management, and higher-education administration.
This program welcomes applications from both individuals and teams. First-time applicants need to create a Professional Education account to apply.
Individuals: Click the "Apply" button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the application page. Proceed with the individual form until submission.
Teams: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.
Invoices: Invoices will only be available upon your acceptance.
Tuition assistance is available for this program on a need and application basis. Tuition assistance is granted based on participant and institutional needs. Requests for tuition assistance do not affect an applicant's prospects for admission. You may access the tuition assistance application after you have submitted your program application. Tuition assistance applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the final application deadline.