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Careers

MBA students can engage in a wide variety of career development programs that support their social impact career pathways. These programs cross multiple sectors and provide the opportunity to tailor one's engagement based on individual career goals.

Non Profit Sector Public Sector Private Sector Social Entrepreneurship
FIRST YEAR
Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship X X X
New Venture Competition X X X
SUMMER
SE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP X X X X
SECOND YEAR
INDEPENDENT PROJECTS X X X X
New Venture Competition X X X
AFTER GRADUATION
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE X X X X
OTHER HBS LOAN SUPPORT PROGRAMS (INTRANET LOGIN REQUIRED) X X
LEADERSHIP FELLOWS X X

For students completing their first year, summer fellowships provide an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge while having significant responsibility and high impact.

Graduating MBA students experience high-impact management positions in nonprofit and public-sector organizations for one year at a competitive salary.

The Program supports graduates pursuing career paths in nonprofit, public sector organizations, and for-profit social enterprises which often have compensation levels below the MBA average.

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