As early as the 1940s and into the 1960s, several HBS faculty members would cross the Charles River to teach business administration courses to students at Radcliffe College, indicating a personal commitment to educating women well before they were officially admitted into the full two-year MBA Program.

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Beyond your company, a commitment to real personal interaction helps you make a stronger impression and lays the foundation for more successful business relationships.

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