Join the MOC Network
The MOC Affiliate Network is a group of educational institutions that teach the MOC course, a distinctive course platform developed by Michael Porter and colleagues at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness. MOC affiliate institutions and their faculty not only teach the curriculum but collaborate across the network in the area of competitiveness.
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Benefits of joining
A highlight of the MOC Network is the private MOC affiliate website with extensive course content, resources for instructors, and individualized sites for each institution to disseminate content to students. Teaching materials include nearly 40 Harvard Business School case studies, assignment questions for each case study, lectures and PowerPoint slides from Professor Porter, as well as a wide variety of video content to support preparation for and teaching of the MOC course.
An annual MOC Faculty Workshop is held at Harvard Business School every December for professors from affiliate institutions. The MOC Faculty Workshop is attended by both new and veteran faculty alike. It offers a unique opportunity for all MOC faculty to gain exposure to the latest learning and research related to competitiveness and cluster development.
MOC affiliate activities extend beyond classroom teaching to include engagement in content related research, leadership and participation in cluster and competitiveness initiatives, and development of competitiveness institutes.
Requirements for MOC Affiliate Institutions
We seek institutions that are leaders in their regions and showcase a commitment to academic excellence combined with a focus on achieving real impact in their home regions. Prospective MOC affiliate institutions are evaluated based on the following criteria:
Institutional Requirements
- Accreditation status of the university by either international accreditation standards or national ministry of education
- Rank as a leading educational institute in the country and region
- A letter of support from the university president or dean, indicating intention to implement the MOC program at the university
Faculty Requirements
- All MOC faculty must have a doctoral degree in economics, management or a related field
- Faculty must have a full, appointed position at the university (i.e. Professor, Dean, Chair, Adjunct Professor)
The Application Process
An annual application cycle is managed by the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School, and interested affiliate institutions must submit an application before the October 28, 2022 deadline. Applicants are accepted based on meeting all the requirements, and the Institute reserves the right to accept or decline any application. The Institute does not offer exclusivity to affiliate institutions in their region or country. No third-party intermediary represents the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness in the application process.
2023 MOC Affiliate Network Application
New membership is suspended for 2023. Any questions about the MOC network or application process can be directed to moc@hbs.edu.
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