Business Essentials for Executives

May 12 – 16, 2025Philadelphia, PA$12,500

Accelerate your career with an in-depth understanding of the core concepts that drive business in every industry. Tap into the minds of Wharton’s world-renowned MBA faculty to become a stronger, more decisive leader.

Effective Decision Making: Thinking Critically and Rationally

May 19 – 23, 2025Philadelphia, PA$12,500

Break through the hurdles of uncertainty and bias to become a powerfully decisive, more strategic leader. Hone your ability to influence and persuade by applying field-based research, proven approaches, and behavioral economics. Return to your organization with actionable knowledge to overcome obstacles and lead your organization to success.

High-Potential Leaders: Accelerating Your Impact

November 17 – 21, 2025Philadelphia, PA$14,500

Develop the strategic perspective required of global leaders, learn to manage uncertainty and execute your vision, and establish a firm personal foundation that can withstand the pressures of leadership.

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Leading Today’s Talent: Management Strategies for an Evolving Workforce

September 8 – 12, 2025Philadelphia, PA$12,500

For today’s leaders, navigating how to build and manage a team has proven more important and challenging than ever before, and attracting, motivating, and retaining talent is no longer a function reserved solely for HR. Staying ahead of the curve now requires both an evolved skillset and deep understanding of best practices, emerging trends, and technologies. This program equips participants with the proven skills required for successful people management — but through the much-needed lens of the ever-shifting future of work.

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People Management for Emerging Leaders

September 11 – October 23, 2025Live Online$5,500Program Welcome Session:
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST
Weekly Live Online Sessions:
Thursdays beginning September 18, 2025
for six consecutive weeks
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Additional asynchronous hours: Weekly

This program offers a practical approach to the basics and more challenging aspects of assuming a supervisory position. Explore hiring and retention, succeeding through others’ success, managing difficult team contributors, legal and ethical issues, project management, handling interpersonal conflicts, motivating your people day to day, and more. People Management for Emerging Leaders is the ideal introduction or refresher for all those entrusted with leading a team to success.

Learn how to apply neuroscience principles and technology to shape consumer behavior, improve your decisions, build better teams, strengthen client relationships, and hone marketing and communication strategies.

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Wharton ESG Essentials 

September 23 – October 21, 2025Live Online$4,500Welcome Session: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Weekly Live Online Sessions:
Tuesdays beginning September 30, 2025, for four consecutive weeks
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Additional Asynchronous Hours: Weekly

Go beyond the headlines, tackle real-time challenges, and gain the clarity to not just understand the impacts of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors but to strategically harness them. Gain the tactical competencies needed to successfully link ESG to profit and loss statements, create a solid risk-management plan, and adopt proven best practices rooted in research.

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Wharton ESG Executive Certificate for Senior Leaders

September 23 – November 18, 2025Live Online$7,000Welcome Session: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST
Weekly Live Online Sessions:
Tuesdays beginning September 30, 2025, for eight consecutive weeks
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT
Additional Asynchronous Hours: Weekly

Navigate mounting ESG complexities for senior business leaders. This certificate program provides a practical mix of insights for c-suite and board members to lead the way in ESG innovation and transformation. This advanced certificate is designed to quickly catapult corporate leaders to the forefront of ongoing ESG decision making, empowering them to act as informed, prepared catalysts for change.

Wharton's Women’s Executive Leadership – India program prepares women executives to ascend to greater levels of success amid one of the world’s fastest growing economies. It empowers women leaders with motivation, career advancement and executive presence. Participants receive practical guidance, understand leadership styles, enhance negotiation skills, and navigate organizational culture.

Women’s Executive Leadership: Business Strategies for Success

October 20 – 24, 2025Philadelphia, PA$12,250

Gain invaluable insight into the sophisticated business and leadership concepts that will help you propel your career forward while actively maintaining a work-life balance. Advance and inspire with clarity, confidence, and conviction.

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