Renowned for creating the world's first MBA program, the school was a pioneer in the concept of management education and has created ideas and leaders that have shaped the practice of business around the globe.

The faculty has drawn on insights gained from their research to educate generations of students. In addition to being leaders in their academic fields, many of the faculty members have hands-on business experience as entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and executives.

In 1925, the HBS faculty introduced to business education the case method which is the cornerstone of the School's renowned general management approach. The case method is a powerful interactive learning process that brings the dynamic realities of business analysis and decision making into the classroom.

HBS has an extensive tradition of ground-breaking research that has had extensive impact on business practice as well as on teaching at other business schools worldwide. Each academic year, the faculty authors or co-authors about thirty-five books creates more than 300 academic papers, and writes a wide array of articles for general business publications.

HBS has broad and profound ties with executives, alumni, and other organizations worldwide. Moreover, the School maintains a global network of five research centers on four continents that help weave it into the fabric of the global marketplace.