The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
Inspire transformational change
June 29, 2022
9 to 12 Months
Online + On Campus
Our participants tell us that taking this program together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for Chief Human Resources Officer Program starting on June 29, 2022 .
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Have questions? Email us at group-enrollments@emeritus.org.Early Registration Benefit
US$1,000
We are offering an early registration benefit on the program fee exclusively for participants who apply by May 24, 2022.
The final fee will be US$19,000.
The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program is an immersive learning journey of 9 to 12 months that takes you through a mix of relevant modules that combine theory and real-world case studies, along with video lectures, fireside chats, and research findings. As a program participant, you will connect with faculty who are global thought leaders, interact with industry experts, and collaborate with distinguished peers. Prepare for a learning journey that promises to encourage reflection, stimulate discussion, and foster an exchange of thoughtful perspectives.
of leaders say the evolving role of HR is important for them.
of HR professionals say that HR's accountability will undergo expansion.
of professionals say they need to rethink their workforce experience to improve productivity.
This robust program will empower you to embrace a more strategic mindset, hone your effective decision-making skills, and help you take your organization to the next level. Over 9 to 12 months, you will engage in a mix of thought-provoking, online, interactive modules where you will explore contemporary case studies and applicable best practices. You will also discover how to apply the latest concepts in performance management and people analytics that help your organization achieve competitive advantage in your industry. The program culminates with two days of on-campus networking and graduation event.
Interactive sessions
Leverage interactive sessions with faculty, fireside chats with practitioners, and networking sessions with peers.
Flexible
Learn at your own pace with online sessions and customize your learning journey with electives.
Choice of electives
Select from relevant topical electives to gain skills specific to your career goals.
Expert faculty
Learn from world-renowned Wharton faculty and global industry experts.
Capstone project
Guided by a learning facilitator, apply program insights to an HR initiative and prepare an action plan for implementation.
Comprehensive curriculum
Immerse in a learning journey of 9 to 12 months that includes in-depth sessions in the latest technology tools, trends, and strategies.
Real-world applications
Learn from real-world case studies and business challenges during the program, and apply the learnings to your job immediately.
Success coach
You will be assigned a success coach who will help craft your learning journey in line with your career goals.
Peer interaction
Interact with and learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Pathway to alumni status
Following successful completion of the CHRO Program and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton Alumni Status.
Program participants will examine novel and emerging theories, valuable insights, and innovative approaches in the field. Along with global peers and faculty, you will discover new ways to identify turnaround strategies and the leaders who can implement them. You will also investigate the nuances of accessing data to measure, refine, and communicate HR goals. These core sessions will empower you to apply the tools you need to oversee leadership transitions and succession processes. Ultimately, you will emerge from this learning journey refreshed, reinvigorated, and inspired with a richer, deeper knowledge base and the sharpened skills to help you thrive in an accelerated role. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to use these newly honed skills to ensure your organization is more efficient, effective, and ready to address the HR challenges ahead.
As part of the CHRO Program, you will have a choice of three electives from a selection of topics that complement the core curriculum learning experience. These electives afford deeper exploration with your virtual community, as well as a chance to gain a broader perspective and useful insights into common HR challenges. Once back at the workplace, you will be able to immediately apply lessons learned for actionable results.
Note: Final list of electives is subject to change
*This event will occur annually in Philadelphia upon the completion of every fourth cohort of this program.
For more than 135 years, Wharton has been the place where visionaries, inventors, and trailblazers get their start. After completing the CHRO Program and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton alumni status.
Executives who successfully complete the CHRO Program have the option of applying to the General Management Program (GMP). The GMP provides further opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and business acumen with a flexible curriculum. The CHRO Program provides one credit towards the six required to complete the GMP and earn alumni status. More details on the GMP is available at Wharton Executive Education.
Upon qualifying for Wharton alumni status, you will be eligible to receive:
Matthew Bidwell, PhD
John Paul MacDuffie, PhD
Andrew Carton, PhD
Nicolaj Siggelkow, PhD
Chief Diversity Officer, Microsoft
Chief People Officer, Ralph Lauren
Former Global Head of Talent at Bloomberg LP
Former CHRO, Yahoo! Inc and Southwest Airlines
Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program. As an alumnus of this transformative program, you get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can also benefit from additional tuition assistance upon enrolling in further online electives from Wharton Executive Education.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
Download BrochurePlease also note that participation in the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Program (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution), (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript, and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.
Ideal candidates for the CHRO Program possess a deep understanding of all aspects of human resources management as well as industrial relations policies, practices, and operations. You are strategists, organizational orchestrators, and compliance regulators who are steeped in the complexities of human resources. You are often tapped for the counsel you offer to senior leadership or the board of directors. Designed for Chief HR/People Officers, the program also benefits senior HR leaders across talent, people management, compensation, engagement, performance, and HR operations.
Program eligibility criteria include:
The program fee is US$20,000 and covers teaching fees, all academic materials, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the on-campus networking and graduation event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.