“They Had My Back”: How the AMDP Builds Lasting Bonds From Day One
We’ve just wrapped Team Project Jury Day for the Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate (AMDP) Class 26—a day of big ideas, tough questions, and ambitious visions.
The projects spoke for themselves: thoughtful approaches to finance, design, policy, and impact at a real site. But what stood out most wasn’t just the work—it was the way participants showed up for one another.
That’s been true since day one, when a participant had a wardrobe malfunction and had to retreat to the bathroom, where she found an unexpected support network – her fellow cohort members. Later she told us,
The images from Jury Day capture that same spirit: serious projects, serious feedback—and a community where you are never alone. Ready to see if AMDP is the right next step for you? Explore Class 27 details below.
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, 2026.
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.