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More than 900 courses offered each year

 
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Going back to school doesn’t have to mean putting your life on hold. We’ve designed our courses, certificates, and degrees to give you the flexibility to pace your studies to fit your schedule.
 
  • Choose from more than 900 courses offered online and on-campus.
  • Study with Harvard faculty and industry experts.
  • Customize your degree or certificate pathway to meet your goals.
  • Join a global community of learners—last year's graduates represent 45 US states and 36 countries around the world.

Fields of Study

Microcertificates

Earn an accelerated microcredential in 2 courses, and build specialized skills for career impact.

Topics Include: 

  • FinTech
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Data Modeling and Ethics

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Graduate Certificates

Develop new skills and build expertise through a 3- to 5-course graduate credential.

Topics Include: 

  • Data Science
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Finance
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Project Management
  • International Relations

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Fields of Study

Master’s Degrees

Pursue a 12-course graduate degree online, and build skills — and your network — in an immersive on-campus experience at Harvard.

Fields Include: 

  • Computer Science
  • Government
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Sustainability

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Loie Williams Master of Liberal Arts, Management alumnus

"The flexibility of the timeframe allowed me to continue to work and raise my family while earning my degree.
I took one class at a time, which gave me the opportunity to focus on the topic, to complete all coursework, and to end each class with a depth of knowledge I would not have gotten had I taken four or five classes in one semester."

 

Why Study at Harvard Extension School?

Deep learning springs from human connection. That’s why we work so hard to bring people together — whether in a live virtual classroom or an in-person seminar on campus.

  • Flexibility

    Study part-time in online and on-campus courses and pace your studies to fit your schedule.

  • Expertise

    Learn from faculty at the forefront of their fields. Receive one-on-one support along your academic journey.

  • Customization

    Tailor your course selection and dive deep into topics that interest you and prepare you for the career you want.

  • Application

    Apply new knowledge and skills immediately in the workplace and see the impact of your education in real-time.

Start your education journey today.

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