HBS CORe Funding Application

Harvard Business School Online – Credential for Readiness (CORe) – 2024 – OPEN NOW

Interested in a career in business? The Career Center is excited to support first-year and sophomore students who wish to pursue Harvard Business School Online’s Credential for Readiness (CORe). CORe consists of three courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting —and a final exam.

The Career Center will cover the cost of a portion of these classes for students whose applications are approved. Before applying, please carefully read the table below.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled first-year or sophomore students
• GPA > 3.5

How to Apply

All interested students must complete a two-part application process in order to be considered for CORe funding from the Career Center:

1. Part 1: Complete and submit your HBS Online CORe application (for the standard June program) by midnight April 30.
   • Create a profile on the HBS Online platform.
     • Under Education, identify that you are a current student and type Lawrence University into the text box.
     • When you arrive at the Scholarships and Military Benefits page, select Yes; in doing so, you agree to allow the Career Center to share your general financial need with HBS Online.
   • If you are accepted into the HBS Online CORe program, (you will usually hear back within 2 weeks of submission), proceed to Part 2 of the application process.
   • Do NOT complete payment and enrollment at this time if you are seeking funding from Lawrence University Career Center for your CORe courses.
2. Part 2: Complete and submit Career Center CORe funding application by midnight May 13.
   • Email a screenshot or PDF of your acceptance into HBS Online CORe to Grace Kutney.

Next Steps After Applications are Submitted

1. The Career Center will begin review of HBS Online CORe funding applications after May 13 and will make funding decisions no later than 5pm on May 14.
2. If your funding application is approved, the Career Center will send you a Funding Offer Letter; sign and return the offer letter to the Career Center no later than May 17.
   • Want to know what will be expected of funded students? See a sample CORe Funding Offer Letter (for reference only).
3. After receiving your signed offer letter, the Career Center will disperse a maximum of $500 to your Lawrence student account.
4. Complete payment and enrollment on HBS portal for the June 2024 CORe program by May 31. Retain a receipt of your payment.
5. Send a copy of your payment receipt to Grace Kutney by email.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive academic credit from Lawrence for these courses? No. However, you will be able to highlight CORe on your resume and CV, giving you a competitive advantage in future internship and job applications. 

Am I graded in these courses? Participants will be eligible to earn either a grade of “Fail, Pass, Pass with Honors, or Pass with High Honors.”

What is the time commitment? In the standard versions of CORe—10-week and 12-week cohorts—you should be prepared to spend 12-15 hours per week. You should expect that some weeks will require more work than others. Read one Lawrentian’s experience with HBS Online CORe.

Do I have to be a specific major or have taken specific classes to apply?  No. These classes are designed for students of ALL majors and can help you understand how to market an idea, understand the economics of whether an idea is feasible, and give you the necessary skills to execute your own plan for an idea or business. 

I noticed that HBS Online offers CORe at other times of the year. Can I apply for a different session? Students of any class year and alumni are welcome to apply for the CORe programs offered at different times throughout the year, however, the Career Center only provides funding support to eligible students accepted into the summer (June start) session.

If you have any questions or concerns please use Handshake to schedule an appointment with Grace Kutney in the Career Center.