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

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

Read more about Birgit Girshick's experience. 

Are you a good candidate for the Advanced Management Program?

The Advanced Management Program (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 also hope you will give special consideration to women and people of color in your organization. Research shows that women and minority professionals are less likely to nominate themselves for such opportunities. 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.

Use this template letter as a starting point for requesting your organization's approval to attend AMP.