MIT Sloan School of Management

Advanced Management Program

MIT Sloan School of Management

Digital Business & IT

About Programme

Why attend the Advanced Management Program?

Advanced Management Program (AMP) participants arrive with sky-high expectations for world-class learning and leading-edge research on a wide range of topics. But the reality is, they leave with much more. AMP alumni take away actionable plans for managing complex, multi-dimensional organizations in volatile, uncertain markets. They return home with renewed energy, a toolbox of new skills and frameworks, a new leadership vision, and a readiness to make a difference in their companies and in the world. They take with them a global network of unparalleled leaders and the lifelong friendships that they forged here at MIT.

During the five weeks, participants benefit from:

Exposure to MIT Sloan’s world-class faculty and their latest research
Access to the extraordinary innovation ecosystem within and around MIT, including company visits, and tours of labs and centers
Ongoing challenges to their thinking, leadership style, biases, and expectations of themselves and others
Time and resources to focus on personal projects and initiatives
Opportunities to form profound connections with participants and program alumni

Course Topics

Programme Content

Day 1

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Welcome and Introductions

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Idea Exchange and Peer Mentoring Group Formation

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Innovation Ecosystems

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Campus Innovation Walking Lecture

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Day 2

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

4CAP+ Leadership Model and 360

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Resilience and Leadership

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Yoga

Day 3

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

How to Become a Game-Changing Leader

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Leadership Exercise and Debrief

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Cohort Dinner

Day 4

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Perspectives on Change

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Our Brains and Change

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Facilitated Exercise: Path Charting and Group Work

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Week 1 Summary and Feedback

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Coaching Session or Free Time

Day 5

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Learning Circles

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Strategy

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Strategy (continued)

Day 6

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Introduction to System Dynamics and Systems Thinking

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Basics of Causal Loops

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Capability Traps

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Yoga

Day 7

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

System Dynamics and Strategy

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Dynamic Work Design

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Company Tour: Broad Institute Group

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Dinner

Day 8

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Macroeconomics

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Macroeconomics

Day 9

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Disruption

12:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Business Simulation: Part 1

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Simulation Debrief

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Learning Circles

Day 10

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Design Thinking

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Systematic Innovation

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Service Innovation and Exercise

Day 11

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Learning Circles

9:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Disciplined Entrepreneurship

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Disciplined Entrepreneurship

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Company Visit: Martin Trust Center

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM

Yoga

Day 12

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Intrapreneurship

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The Business Simulation Round 2

Day 13 Alumni Reunion Day 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Icebreaking and Networking

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Media Lab Venturing

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Alumni Panel

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Showcasing New Business Ventures

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Alumni Celebration Dinner

Day 14

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Disruptive Technology

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The Business of Artificial Intelligence

Day 15

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Leading Digital Transformation

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Leading Digital Transformation Part II

Day 16

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Learning Circles

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Strategy for Startups, Part I

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Data Culture and Analytics

Day 17

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Capital Markets

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Measuring Value and Managing Risk

Day 18

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Sustainability

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Sustainability

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Company Tour: Greentown Labs

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Group Dinner

Day 19

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Learning Circles

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Business Simulation

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Debrief

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Week 4 Summary and Feedback

Day 20

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Technology Innovation

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Company tour: MIT.nano

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Disruptive Technology

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

AI and Machine Learning: A Lightning Introduction

Day 21

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Density, Data and Technology: The Future of Urban Logistics

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Company Tours: MIT CAVE Lab and MIT Age Lab

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Lab to Market the MIT Way

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Company Tour: MIT Media Lab

Day 22

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Tools for Shaping the Future

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

How You Show Up

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Facilitated Networking

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Free Time

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

AMP Graduation Celebration Dinner

Day 23

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Report Outs: Key Takeaways and Next Steps

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Graduation Ceremony

Programme Objective

The guiding purpose of the

Advanced Management Program (AMP)

is to deepen the ability of experienced executives to make significant and systemic changes in their companies and the world.

As a participant, you will experience:

A deepening ability to make significant and systemic changes in your company and the world

Access to faculty, coaches, business leaders, and alumni who can help you apply the latest management thinking and frameworks to your industry, company, and professional challenges

The latest insights on cutting edge topics like Fintech, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

Opportunities to deepen and hone your skills in the critical areas of Leadership and Change Management, Strategy, System Dynamics, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Information Management

Visits to companies, labs, and incubators within the MIT and Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem

A unique climate and sense of belonging to a profound network of participants and alumni from around the world

Alumni Gathering:

Advanced Management Program

alumni are invited back to campus for two days each June to reconnect with their peers and the MIT community. A themed agenda will bring the group together with current participants to network, learn, and share experiences.

AMP participant benefits:

Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded the

Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE)

which grants MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni status. This includes:

An MIT Sloan email-forwarding-for-life (EFL) address

Inclusion in the MIT Sloan Alumni Directory

Subscription to the MIT Sloan Alumni newsletter

Invitations to select MIT Sloan events

Opportunity to join local Alumni clubs (membership is up to individual club leadership discretion)

Other benefits of earning the ACE are:

Inclusion in a private LinkedIn group exclusively for ACE holders

Membership in a private LinkedIn group for Executive Certificate holders which connects you to a global network of business professionals

Option to have your profile listed in our online Executive Certificate Holder Community

20% discount on additional Executive Education programs and a 30% discount on inaugural sessions of in-person two-day courses. Some exclusions apply.

A digital, certified copy of your certificate

Programme Audience

Are you a good candidate for the Advanced Management Program?

Are you an experienced executive at an inflection point in your career? Perhaps you’re preparing to move into a C-suite role or thinking of embarking on an entrepreneurial venture. Are you looking to broaden your global perspective by exchanging success stories (and failures) with peer executives and entrepreneurs from around the world? Are you a progressive leader who is ready to be challenged and to challenge others? Are you ready to grow your network and forge deep, lasting relationships you never thought possible in five short weeks? Then the MIT Sloan Advanced Management Program (AMP) may be right for you.

AMP is an intense and demanding experience limited to 42 participants. The best AMP candidates are seasoned executives who carry significant leadership roles in their companies. All the key elements of the AMP experience—the professors, their content, the scope of the project work, 1-on-1 leadership coaching, simulations, etc. are designed specifically for:

Seasoned executives with significant leadership roles in their companies as general managers, leaders of functions or business lines, and who have direct responsibility for profit/loss
Senior leaders with an advanced degree and 15–20 years of work experience, across several different functions and business lines
Global citizens with significant international exposure yet fluency in written and spoken English
Those with an urgent agenda for change with support from employer and family to step away for five committed weeks

If you are concerned that you do not meet all the criteria for AMP, or that your professional experience is not relevant to this program, we encourage you to apply anyway. We know our program benefits from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Please reach out even if you don’t meet our application criteria to the letter —our team is happy to help you assess whether this program is a good fit at this point in your career and learning journey.

Why your company should sponsor employees to attend MIT’s AMP:

Sponsoring your top-tier executives to attend MIT’s Advanced Management Program (AMP) is a unique opportunity to maximize the impact of executive education in your organization.

The guiding ethos of the AMP is to empower experienced executives to bring about substantive and transformative changes, not just within their respective organizations but on a global scale. By nurturing your talent through such a program, you can equip them with the capabilities to navigate your company through complex challenges, making your team more agile, innovative, and forward-thinking.

We are committed to accepting a diverse and inclusive cohort that reflects a range of perspectives and experiences. In fact, the small and diverse cohort of peers is part of what makes this program so unique and so valuable.

If you are seeking extraordinary learning experiences for your high performing professionals, here are a few ways in which MIT’s AMP stands apart:

Tailored learning experience: AMP is not just a theoretical course; it provides practical tools, granting participants direct access to renowned faculty, coaches, industry leaders, and alumni. This ensures your employees can contextualize the latest management paradigms and frameworks to your specific industry and company challenges.
Cutting-edge insights: With the corporate landscape evolving rapidly, especially in areas like fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, AMP ensures your team stays ahead of the curve.
Holistic skill development: Beyond just insights, the program offers extensive training in pivotal areas such as leadership, change management, strategy, innovation, and technology, among others. These skills are paramount in today's volatile business environment.
Experiential learning: AMP is not confined to the classroom. Participants will also engage with the MIT and Boston/Cambridge innovation ecosystem, including visits to companies, labs, and incubators. Such experiences provide invaluable real-world insights and connections.
Global networking: AMP is a congregation of bright minds from across the globe. Your employees will not only learn from the course but also from their international peers, fostering a unique sense of belonging and building a vast professional network.

But don’t take our word for it … AMP participants frequently share feedback about their AMP experience and its impact on their role and company. Here is what a few of these executives have to say:

AMP equipped me with the capabilities I need to lead and manage organizations. I learned from world-class faculty and networked with accomplished professionals, which gave me a new perspective on leadership and management. I am now better equipped to make strategic decisions, build high-performing teams, and drive innovation.” — Andrés R.

It was important to me that I wasn’t repeating business school again. I wanted to dive into those issues that keep leaders up at night. And I wanted to be able to bring real takeaways back to my company … I challenge my peers and team members differently now. I don’t make decisions for them anymore. I have more tools to suggest how they can think about their work differently and how we can challenge each other to solve problems and get to the answers.” — Birgit G.

We have been going through some exciting transformations within our company. I felt like MIT rewired my brain just in time for me to come back and really delve into what needed to be done. Every day I spent on the Cambridge campus was literally preparing me with tools that I use every day now." — Terence L.

The knowledge, skills, and connections participants acquire in AMP have the potential to yield exponential returns for your company. We hope you will consider sponsoring senior leaders to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime experience at MIT.

9% Africa

32% APAC

15% Europe

18% Middle East

21% North America

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Programme Benefits

Thought Leadership

Access to faculty, coaches, business leaders, and alumni who can help you apply the latest management thinking and frameworks to your industry, company, and professional challenges

Networking

Network with global senior executives

Mens et Manus

Participate in interactive sessions, management simulations, team building exercises, 1:1 leadership coaching, individual feedback assessments, meetings with MIT labs and local companies, and more

Certificate

Participants will be awarded the Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology (ACE-MIT) which grants MIT Sloan Affiliate Alumni status

Testimonials

"It has been an amazing transformational learning with an extraordinary organization and outstanding professors. The city, the hotel where we were staying, the schedule, the planning, the food and the materials we received made everything extremely easy."

Silvia B

"For me the MIT AMP program was deeply insightful, and enriching, transcending beyond a mere additional academic exercise to a key milestone series of events that any corporate executive or entrepreneur would find very beneficial. The programs focus on innovation, systems thinking, leadership adaptability, and cross functional influence provides a strong platform for business turnaround, entrepreneurship and sustainable profitability, strengthening enterprise risk insight, and strategic value contribution. The networking access it gave to a high impact cohort of senior executives from several verticals all over the world, enables future bridges with the broader international Executive Community for beneficial onward interactions in the aftermath of the program. I remain appreciative of the time spent, the principles learned and the relationships built from the AMP, and the nuggets I carry forward with me."

IBE E

"Overall Recommendation The 5-week MIT AMP is highly recommended for senior executives. The program offers exceptional value and directly translates academic concepts into high-impact leadership tools. Key Strengths Feedback High-Impact Networking through a 5-Week On-Site Immersion Unlike other AMP programs that utilize split modules or hybridonline formats, MITs 5-week, fully in-person structure creates a powerful learning environment. Being continuously immersed with global executives from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds facilitates rapid empathy, deep professional bonding, and invaluable peer-to-peer insights that are impossible to replicate in a virtual or fragmented setting. Practical, Problem-Solving Curriculum over Static Theory The program transcends traditional textbooks and historical case studies to deliver living lectures. A notable highlight was the hands-on approach to utilizing AI to address current, complex business challenges. The curriculum consistently bridges academic theory with the participant's actual workplace issues, encouraging immediate application and ideation. Strategic Alignment and Leadership Preparedness for C-Suite Roles For senior leaders aiming to transition into C-level, executive-level, or founder roles, the core differentiator is a profound understanding of business strategyspecifically, how to formulate and effectively cascade it to the organization. MIT consistently emphasizes the value of a clear, simple, and shared strategy. This curriculum provides actionable strategic frameworks that are immediately useful in my current role, and represents a lifetime leadership asset that remains applicable across any organization or entrepreneurial venture."

Yoojin C

"The Advanced Management Program was a very valuable experience. I gained practical frameworks, fresh perspectives, and useful insights that I can apply directly to my work. I also appreciated the opportunity to learn from the faculty and exchange ideas with other participants from diverse backgrounds. Overall, it was an inspiring and highly worthwhile program."

Takazumi F

"The Advanced Management Program at MIT Sloan Executive Education was a truly transformative experience. It combined world-class faculty, practical frameworks, and an exceptional peer group of senior executives from around the world. The program helped me step back from day-to-day operations and think more strategically about leadership, innovation, organizational change, and long-term value creation. I especially appreciated the balance between academic insight and real business application. What made the experience unique was not only the content, but also the MIT environment, the quality of discussions, the valuable support of my executive coach, and the relationships built with classmates and faculty. I returned with clearer thinking, stronger confidence, and concrete ideas to apply in my organization. I would highly recommend the Advanced Management Program to executives who want to challenge themselves, broaden their perspective, and become more effective leaders."

Michail K

"What an amazing experience. To say that I learned a great deal from some of the worlds leading professors and business leaders, while sharing the journey with an extraordinary cohort of 24 executives from around the globe, would be an understatement. It was truly a life-changing experience. Over the past week, Ive been reviewing my notes, revisiting the case studies, and looking through countless photos in the hope of committing as much of the experience to memory as possible. The learning was incredible, but so was the camaraderie. We had a wonderful cohort, everyone got along remarkably well, and we shared an experience that I know will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Of course, looking back, there are a few things I would have done differently, and I certainly made my share of mistakes but I suppose its all part of the process."

Steven K

"Well organised, great class selection, efective lecturers"

Jason Norman L

"I'm six weeks removed from AMP Class 2025 and the word I continue to use when describing the program to peers is enriching. The professors and lecturers are world class, the curriculum is relevant, real-time, and innovative, the global cohort is incredible, the staff and planning are excellent, and the location in one of the leading thought centers of the world result in MIT's Advanced Management Program being a truly special experience. I finished the program simultaneously more prepared to be a great leader and more aware of how difficult it is execute. The frames and context introduced by the course is both timeless and innovative, and it is delivered with intention and precision, designed for application to your particular business needs. I now have a global network of peers who I can rely upon for counsel, thought partnering, and friendship. I recommend this for any executive who is interested in becoming more self aware and enhancing their ability to lead and win an ever-evolving and fast paced landscape. I commend and thank Court and the team for creating such an incredible program."

Mitchell W

"Participating in the Advanced Management Program at MIT Sloan was one of the most transformative experiences of my professional and personal life. Coming into the program, I was seeking not only to sharpen my strategic thinking and leadership skills, but also to reconnect with my purpose as an executive. AMP delivered far beyond my expectations. Over the course of four intense weeks, I was immersed in a world-class academic environment, surrounded by brilliant faculty, cutting-edge content, and an extraordinary cohort of global leaders. The program is not just about learning frameworks it's about questioning assumptions, exploring new perspectives, and redefining what leadership means in todays complex world. Sessions like Adaptive Leadership, System Dynamics, and Leadership Signature helped me deeply reflect on who I am as a leader and how I want to show up for my team, my organization, and society. One of the most powerful aspects of the AMP is the peer learning. Being part of a diverse, accomplished group of executives from around the world challenged me in the best possible way. Every conversation, inside and outside the classroom, was an opportunity to grow intellectually, emotionally, and culturally. MITs unique combination of analytical rigor, innovation mindset, and human-centered leadership made the program not just a milestone in my career, but a turning point in how I see myself as a change agent. I leave AMP not only with new tools and strategies, but also with renewed clarity, confidence, and conviction to lead in times of uncertainty with purpose and impact. I would recommend the AMP to any senior executive who is not just looking to evolve professionally, but who is ready for a profound journey of transformation."

Andrea R

"The MIT Sloan Advanced Management Program was a truly transformative experience that has strengthened my capacity as a public policy and regulatory executive. Over five weeks, I gained powerful tools in Dynamic Work Design, Learning Loops, and Green Zone leadershipenhancing my ability to navigate complexity, positively influence stakeholders, and drive policy outcomes that balance innovation with compliance. These insights will help me shape forward looking regulatory strategies, build stronger partnerships across ecosystems, and deliver lasting impact in my role."

Ikenna I

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