Today’s uncertain work environment has encouraged executives to take a hard look at how they can best address the complex needs of their organizations. No function has been more affected than human resources whose leaders now play a pivotal role in what some consider a paradigm shift in the industry. In fact, 75 percent of today’s HR leaders concur that the evolving role of HR is important or very important for their success over the next 12 to 18 months.
As organizations increasingly recognize the impact of human resources in the workplace, they also appreciate how integral HR’s role is to their bottom line. In addition to the more traditional tasks expected of them — such as recruitment, benefits, and employee retention — HR practitioners are now expected to know how to adapt technology advancements, incorporate diversity initiatives, and even provide guidance to the C-suite. They are also being asked to shape company culture, rethink their approach to people management, and foster a workplace that cultivates a strongly committed employee base.
To excel in this elevated position, HR professionals must up their game, increase their knowledge base, and broaden their perspectives to learn how they can best drive positive change in their organizations.
As a leader in this fluctuating field, you understand the importance of augmenting your expertise, and you are not alone. According to recent studies, 86 percent of HR professionals believe they must reinvent their ability to learn, and 84 percent of HR leaders are increasing their investment in reskilling programs.
The Wharton Executive Education Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program is a key first step in navigating this changing landscape. The comprehensive, nine-month experience is designed to take you beyond a supporting role into one that oversees leadership transitions and succession processes. In the program’s core modules and electives, you will explore new ways to implement change management strategies and embrace more flexible leadership styles. You will also examine the nuances of accessing data to measure HR goals, how to employ the latest concepts of people analytics, and how to adopt practices that drive high-performance teams. The thought-provoking insights and expertise you gain will prepare you to apply real-world lessons learned for actionable results.
At Wharton Executive Education, we want to support your participation in this transformative program and propose payment options that will make this immersive learning experience possible for you:
- Employer Sponsorship: To help you outline the program benefits for you and the return on investment for your organization, you can use this email, which you can send to your employer.
- Individual Referrals: You will receive five percent off the program fee when you refer a friend or colleague. Each of you will be eligible for the tuition assistance of US$1,000 over and above the prevailing fee benefit mentioned below. Find out more from your learning advisor.
- Group Enrollment: Enrolling with your team members fosters collective understanding and the ability to apply lessons learned as a group more impactfully. When you enroll as a group, you will receive a discount, which varies depending on the size of your group. Ask your learning advisor for more details.
Application Fees
Round 1: The first-round deadline application fee is US$300 and the early application benefit is US$3,000.
Round 2: The second-round deadline application fee is US$400 and the fee benefit is US$2,000.
Program Fees
The CHRO Program fee is US$20,000 including teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework.
The fee excludes accommodation for the two-day, on-campus networking and graduation event, transport expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not included in the program fees.
We strongly recommend that interested participants apply early. The on-campus event of the program is optional and takes place in the United States. For those applicants who need a visa to travel to the United States, we recommend that you allow sufficient time for your visa processing formalities.
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