AMDP in Real Estate: A Year to Lead and Leap Forward
What could change in your career over the next year?
For many AMDP participants, the answer is: everything—from their leadership trajectory to the scale and impact of the projects they lead.
With 98 days remaining until the Class 27 application deadline (May 14), this is your window to apply to the Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate (AMDP).
About the AMDP
In just one year, the experienced participants of the AMDP become Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Associate Members and gain access to a global Harvard network, world-class faculty, and industry experts.
Participants come from all over the world and reflect a variety of industry sectors connected to the built environment. All are proven leaders in their field, with many years of success in leadership roles and progressive experience. See what they have said about the program below.
AMDP Magic: A group from AMDP Class 25 turned into a global co‑investment network, “anchored on the friendship we developed during our time at AMDP”.
Courtney Poulos: How a real estate CEO is using the AMDP (Class 26) as a launchpad for her next big moves.
From the Media: How AMDP Alum Akintola Oladejo (Class 23) helped turn Lekki foreshore (Nigeria) into a $100 billion waterfront district.
AMDP Overview
What is the AMDP?
The Advanced Management Development Program (AMDP) is a one-year executive development program with five weeks of on-campus terms. It is Harvard’s premier advanced leadership program in real estate.
When is the application deadline?
The AMDP Class 27 application deadline is May 14, 98 days from today.
If I apply, when would I receive a decision?
Admission to the AMDP is on a rolling basis, and applicants receive an admissions decision within a few weeks after submitting a complete application.
Why should I apply before the deadline?
Spaces are limited in the AMDP, and we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the deadline. We will not accept applications after the deadline.
Class 27 On-Campus Term Dates
Term 1: July 6-16, 2026 (two weeks) – no sessions on July 11 & 12 (weekend)
Term 2: March 2027 dates TBD (one week)
Term 3: July 2027 dates TBD (two weeks)
Tuition: $52,000
Grants Harvard alumni status?
Yes, upon completion, participants become Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) Associate Members.
How is the On Campus Experience?
We encourage you to learn more about the program through a video that shows how the dynamic participants learn and connect on campus.