Has anyone done HBX CORe and how long does it really take?
They say it takes a long time. Has anyone completed it and know how long it takes / how difficult? Thanks!
They say it takes a long time. Has anyone completed it and know how long it takes / how difficult? Thanks!
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Hi, I already took HBX CORe, so I might be able to help here.
It's advertised as 150 hours. As I already had a background in econ and stats from university it took about half of that for me, but I would say if you set aside 5-15 hours a week depending on your general speed and previous knowledge, you should be fine.
Thank you! So for kids with econ, accounting backgrounds, it shouldn't be too rigorous?
I'd say so. Essentially the economics for managers and business analytics courses use introductory economics and statistics class material, and then apply it into a business setting. Definitely still worth it, but if you've taken those classes before there might be some repeating material.
Thank you!!!
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