When you earn your certificate from the Harvard Business Analytics Program (HBAP), you’ll graduate with a better understanding of how to infuse data into your business strategies, informed by experts from three Harvard schools. The program only takes ten to 24 months to complete, but the skills you’ll learn and the network you’ll build will last throughout your career.   

You will complete a total of six core courses, two immersions, and two seminars during your course of study. You should expect the total program fees to be $51,500 based on current program fee rates.

In addition to program costs, you will be responsible for travel and room and board costs for the two required immersions. These can be completed during any term if prerequisites have been met.

A nonrefundable commitment fee is due upon enrollment and applied to Term 1 costs.

TERM 1 – $19,250

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Competing in the Age of AI
Leadership, Innovation, and Change (Seminar)
Foundations of Quantitative Analysis
On Campus Immersion

TERM 2 – $16,250

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Operations and Supply Chain Management
Programming and Data Systems
Leadership and People Analytics (Seminar)

TERM 3 – $16,000

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Data Driven Marketing
Data Science Pipeline and Critical Thinking
On Campus Immersion

TERM 1 – $6,500

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Competing in the Age of AI

TERM 2 – $12,750

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Foundations of Quantitative Analysis
Leadership, Innovation, and Change (Seminar)
On Campus Immersion

TERM 3 – $6,500

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

TERM 4 – $6,500

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Programming and Data Systems

TERM 5 – $9,750

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Data Driven Marketing
Leadership and People Analytics (Seminar)

TERM 6 – $9,500

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Data Science Pipeline and Critical Thinking
On Campus Immersion

While federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, we encourage you to explore all funding options, including employer sponsorship and loans, to meet Harvard business analytics costs. Many organizations offer continuing education reimbursements or funding.

Another option to pay for the Harvard Business Analytics Program is on a month-to-month basis (the “Pay-As-You-Go Model”). Under the Pay-As-You-Go Model, you pay every 30 days after your first payment is received during the term to participate in HBAP courses, seminars, and immersions. If you choose not to pay or fail to make a monthly payment, you will no longer be able to participate in the HBAP Program for the term, but you will not owe anything more for the term or be in default of any payment obligation

We’ve compiled two documents to assist you in requesting and securing support from your employer.

The first is a list of tips that may be helpful for you as you prepare for the meeting. The document reviews questions you should be able to answer, questions you should ask, and how to follow up. Download the Student Support Brochure.

The second document is for your employer. It outlines our program, fees, and the return on investment for your company. Download the Employer Support Brochure.

Our enrollment counselors can also help you determine the best way to approach requesting employer support.

The Harvard Business Analytics Program is offering medium- and high-need income-based scholarship opportunities to a limited number of eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that scholarships are not available for the January 2025 start date.

Apply by completing your Business Analytics Program application and answering the funding status question prior to the scholarship questions. You will need to provide your annual household income* and answer essay questions. This information will be used to assist in determining your need and eligibility. Every eligible applicant may not receive a scholarship because funds are limited. If you are also considering employer sponsorship, we recommend checking with your employer benefits team before applying to better understand if you have full or partial coverage.

You will receive notification of your scholarship award prior to the upcoming term. You will have a limited amount of time to utilize your scholarship; unused scholarship funds will be reallocated to another recipient.

Please note: percentage and/or amount of employer support is considered as well.

*Household income is the combined gross income of all members of a household.

Scholarship Breakdown

Have more questions? Review the Scholarship FAQs.

Following is a list of lenders who have indicated that they are willing to provide loans to Harvard Business Analytics Program participants. The contact information is provided as a service and not as an endorsement of the lender. You may choose a lender from the list below or any other lender of your choice. Each lender will have its own eligibility criteria and lending requirements. Our school ELM code is 002155-92.

As a student in the program, you will need to apply for loans each term based on term costs. Harvard cannot accept a one-time loan for the full cost of the business analytics program.