HEC PARIS - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

MBA PROGRAM
“ Diversity is
our richness,
community is
our strength.”
Kristine de Valck
Interim Associate
Dean MBA Programs
- Dean of Degree
Programs, HEC Paris
 WHO WE ARE

Every day at the HEC Paris MBA, students learn how to think critically, challenge the status quo, and collaborate
with people very different from themselves. We call that the HEC Paris MBA difference. You will call it the opportunity
of a lifetime.

A TRULY UNIQUE MBA EXPERIENCE

At the HEC Paris MBA, you will find the ideal shape your viewpoint, enrich your experience and
environment to realize your full potential and prepare you to work with people from many ACCREDITATIONS
become a business leader for the 21st century. different backgrounds and cultures. HEC Paris was one of the first Schools of
Working alongside your high-achieving peers Management in Europe to receive the prestigious
Excellent professors at the forefront of research
and with our world-class professors, you will build AMBA (Association of MBAs), EQUIS (European
will build upon your unique talents and shape Foundation for Management Development) and
your competencies in an energizing, collaborative
your learning experience. Our faculty infuse AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
community that mirrors the diversity of today’s
a rare combination of broad experience, personal of Business) triple accreditations. The HEC Paris
global economy.
insights and the latest in advanced-management MBA is also accredited to grant a Master’s degree
A perfect equation between the size of under European Standards and, by extension,
thinking into their classes.
our intakes - limited to 300 students yearly - are registered on RNCP (Répertoire National des
During our 16-month program, you will develop Certifications Professionnelles). They serve as a
and an individualized approach to learning
the core management skills needed to excel in global benchmark of quality and are a guarantee
means that your ideas and input are valued. of academic coherence and excellence.
This encouragement comes from faculty, staff any industry, anywhere in the world. You will
and other students, in an environment where also go much deeper, with the flexibility to
everyone knows your name and participants form pursue international exchanges and internships,
a close-knit community for life. Conversations as well as specialized studies and hands-on
with your peers - 94 percent international - will learning in the sector of your choice.

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 6 REASONS TO CHOOSE HEC PARIS

Our program is unique, challenging, rigorous - and absolutely the right preparation for your future success.
Here are 6 reasons why the HEC Paris MBA is a solid choice to make your career goals a reality.

ALMA MATER OF CEOs A UNIQUE APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP CAREER TRANSFORMATION

HEC Paris enjoys a longstanding tradition of We are committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, At the HEC Paris MBA, we pave the way for
educating the leaders who are at the forefront of and instilling within them an understanding that their transformation. Many of our students succeed
business. The school has graduated more CEOs obligations go beyond the bottom line and that they in changing their career paths, whether it is by
of Fortune Global 500 companies than any other must contribute to the greater good of society. sector, function or location - or all three. For the
university in Europe, according to the 2017 Times Leadership training requires a rigorous combination Class of 2019, 80 percent of graduates changed at
Higher Education Alma Mater Index. In addition, of academic theory and learning-by-doing. At the least two of these three elements, while almost 40
nearly 4,000 of our graduates are currently CEOs, HEC Paris MBA, we teach you the theories behind percent changed all three aspects of their career.
CFOs, or have founded their own companies. leadership, then provide the ideal environment to In addition, the Class of 2019, which was made
put those theories to the test. up of 55 different nationalities, graduated with a
global mindset, as seen by the fact that 66 percent
AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT
TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE secured positions outside of their home countries.
Whether your goal is to join the ranks of a
multinational company or to found a startup, At over 135 years old, HEC Paris stands the test of
time. Since the school’s foundation in 1881, we have AT THE FOREFRONT OF
you will benefit from the entrepreneurial spirit
continuously enabled our students to develop the INNOVATIVE KNOWLEDGE
that thrives at HEC Paris.
knowledge and skills needed to become tomorrow’s At HEC Paris, our faculty move forward the
An estimated 25 percent of our students go on business leaders. frontiers of knowledge to create new ideas that
to start their own businesses, and our faculty will shape tomorrow’s world and have an impact
We have always been a leading institution with an
supports the creation of nearly 400 schoolwide extensive array of options tailored to every student’s on our society.
entrepreneurial projects each year. You can draw on needs. In 1969, the MBA program (formerly Institut Throughout your MBA experience you will have
resources such as creativity talks, weekly mentoring Supérieur des Affaires) was created to enable privileged access to this knowledge and be able
sessions with experienced entrepreneurs, and the professionals with previous work experience to to discuss, debate and brainstorm in a stimulating
school’s participation in Station F, where the HEC excel in their careers. and personalized environment with your peers
Incubator is housed and where HEC Seed, our and your professors.
annual pitch competition, takes place.
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Throughout your MBA journey, our career advisors will be at your side to help you achieve your career goals, whether you’re seeking to transform your sector, function, or geographic location!
 Average
Key Facts & Figures

300 60
Participants Nationalities

35 30
%

Women Average age

93 6
%

International Years average

participants work experience

690
Our MBA clubs organize a wide range of on-campus speakers and workshops, including ones specifically designed to connect and empower GMAT AVG
our female students.
 CLASS PROFILE

Our 95 percent international student body enriches the overall experience of our program, shaping your viewpoints
and preparing you to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

COMMUNITY IS OUR STRENGTH

GEOGRAPHIC ORIGINS (CLASS OF 2023) *Excluding France
Diversity and community are ingrained in every
aspect of the HEC Paris MBA. Group work is the
foundation of our academic program. Groups
are formed by putting together students from
13 % 17 %
EUROPE *
different regions and professional backgrounds. 5% ASIA &
This creates a dynamic environment where
13 % FRANCE
21 % OCEANIA
NORTH
students learn as much from their peers as AMERICA CENTRAL
from their professors. & SOUTH
ASIA

In addition, the majority of our MBA students live

on campus in a dedicated MBA residence, which 17 %
facilitates group projects, and maximizes the time LATIN 7%
spent studying together and socializing. AMERICA MIDDLE
7% EAST
AFRICA

Extracurricular activities are a vital part of the

MBA experience. Students take part in both
professional and social clubs. Numerous club-
organized events take place every week, from
speaker series to cultural weeks to hackathons, 30% Americas 32% EMEA 38% Asia Pacific
adding to the vibrant spirit of the campus.

The HEC Paris MBA is one of the most diverse programs in the world, with an average of 50+ nationalities represented in a class.
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 SHAPE YOUR FUTURE

With its concentrated focus on learning-by-doing and real-time problem solving, our challenging 16-month-long
program will have a real impact on your future career. You will develop a skillset that truly differentiates you in
the global marketplace. The curriculum is divided into two phases: Fundamental and Customized.

FUNDAMENTAL PHASE CUSTOMIZED PHASE

In the 8-month Fundamental Phase, a rigorous During the 8-month Customized Phase, some of today’s most in-demand sectors),
combination of academic training and hands- you tailor the MBA program to match your elective courses, international exchanges
on learning teach core management skills. After personal aspirations and professional objectives. and internship opportunities, as well as
eight months, you have developed the exact skills We offer a wide range of options, including in-depth research projects.
needed to transform business performance. 7 specializations (concentrated study in

SEPTEMBER INTAKE

FUNDAMENTAL PHASE CUSTOMIZED PHASE

SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR APR MAY JUN JUL SEP OCT NOV DEC

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

- Introductory courses: Business Concepts, - Corporate Finance 8 ELECTIVES SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECT
Data Science Camp, Math Camp, - Ethics & Sustainability +
NegoSim Business Simulation - Macro-economics for Business ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT SPECIALIZATION
- Bach Game - Management Accounting & Control + 4 ELECTIVES Entrepreneurship, Finance,
- Financial Accounting & Reporting - Operations Management Advanced Management,
- Financial Markets - Organizational Behavior Strategic Marketing, Strategy,
- Giving & Receiving Feedback INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Data & AI for Business
- Strategic Management
- Managerial Economics Transformation, Sustainable &
- The CARS Challenge
- Managing Customer Value Through Disruptive Innovation
+ MBA PROJECT
Marketing
(starts at the end of Term 2, finishes Term 4)
- Problem Solving & Communication OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
- Statistics & Business Analytics

Leadership Development - Career Journey - Languages

* Internships are optional and not required to graduate Internships * (from mid-April to mid-September and/or from January to April of graduating year)
 140 500 25 30 +
Permanent professors Research articles published Different nationalities Partner universities
over the last 5 years among our Faculty worldwide

TWO INTAKES WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

The HEC Paris MBA has two intakes each year, in HEC Paris is one of the world’s top research Paris comprises both disciplinary and cross-
January and September. All of our MBA students schools in economics and management. Our disciplinary work, with a unique combination
follow the exact same core curriculum, regardless faculty push the boundaries of knowledge of scientific excellence and business relevance.
of intake and specialization. Students from both by producing the highest quality research. Our research is at the intersection of business
intakes have the opportunity to merge together They aim to have an impact on pedagogy, management and technology, keeping you up-
into one class during the Customized Phase, creating management practices, public policies and to-date and even ahead of the times, presenting
a sense of teamwork in a collaborative community. society at large. Research conducted at HEC the latest in AI, data analytics and machine learning.

JANUARY INTAKE

FUNDAMENTAL PHASE CUSTOMIZED PHASE

JAN FEB MAR APR APR MAY JUN JUL SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR

TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

- Introductory courses: Business Concepts, - Corporate Finance SPECIALIZATION SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECT
Data Science Camp, Math Camp, - Ethics & Sustainability Entrepreneurship, Finance,
NegoSim Business Simulation
+
- Macro-economics for Business Advanced Management,
- Bach Game 8 ELECTIVES
Strategic Marketing, Strategy,
- Management Accounting & Control
- Financial Accounting & Reporting Data & AI for Business Transformation,
- Financial Markets - Operations Management
Sustainable & Disruptive Innovation INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
- Giving & Receiving Feedback - Organizational Behavior
- Managerial Economics - Strategic Management
- Managing Customer Value Through - The CARS Challenge INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT
Marketing + 4 ELECTIVES
- Problem Solving & Communication
- Statistics & Business Analytics
MBA PROJECT
+ OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR (starts at the end of Term 2, finishes Term 4)

Leadership Development - Career Journey - Languages

* Internships are optional and not required to graduate Internships * (from July to mid-September and/or from January to April of graduating year)
 Top Recruiters

MBA students at La Défense, the largest business district in Europe and home to many of HEC Paris’ corporate partners.
 ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Whether you have clearly defined professional goals or you want to explore all your options, HEC Talents, our Career Center,
offers a comprehensive approach that leverages your personal strengths and values to help you build a fulfilling career.

COMPREHENSIVE CAREER SERVICES A THREE-STEP APPROACH

Career development is at the heart of the MBA
program. You will meet regularly with our career
experts and have access to a wide variety of KNOW 1 KNOW YOURSELF
career-related events. They include: YOURSELF
Starting from your first day on campus,
• One-to-one career coaching self-assessment exercises and individual
• Workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, 1 counseling sessions with dedicated career
specialists clarify your strengths,
impactful communication, international business preferences and motivations.
etiquette, pitching and job-search strategies, etc.
• Frequent on-campus company presentations
and recruitment events 2 KNOW THE MARKET
• Treks to global headquarters Privileged access to recruiters and HEC’s
• Region and sector-focused career fairs, extensive network of 68,000 alumni greatly
expands your understanding of the global
as well as internship fairs job market. You benefit from rare insights
• Case competitions and case-cracking bootcamps into companies’ unique cultures and
recruiting priorities.
• Panel discussions and question-and-answer
sessions with industry leaders
• Formal and informal events with alumni
3 MATCH YOURSELF
HEC Paris’ long-term partnerships with inter-
national companies help ensure your career
3 2
TO THE MARKET
Actively work with a select group of alumni
who provide constructive feedback on your
success. In 2019, over 600+ job offers of every MATCH Career Action Plan. Whether you want to start
type, including internships, fieldwork projects, KNOW
YOURSELF your own business or target the companies
THE MARKET that can best benefit from your unique skillset,
and full-time offers, were posted on the HEC TO THE MARKET you emerge with a well-defined strategy
Talents’ recruitment board. to turn your goals into reality.
 CHALLENGE YOUR IDEA OF LEADERSHIP

It takes more than lectures to make a leader. You have to understand how to turn strategy into action. At the HEC Paris
MBA, we teach you the theories of leadership, then provide the ideal environment to put those theories to the test.

OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR ANNUAL MBA TOURNAMENT AT HEC THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (TEC)
ON CAMPUS
Prove – and improve – your team-leadership Renowned as the MBA Olympics, the MBAT is
skills during a series of increasingly difficult the largest gathering of MBA students in Europe. Benefit from one-on-one mentorship and meetings
field exercises supervised by military-trained As a member of the MBAT’s core team, you take with business leaders and your peers to help you
mentors. Just as in the real world, the Outdoor on the immense responsibility of organizing define - and reach - your long-term goals.
Leadership Seminar teaches you to lead in a three-day, multisport competition for 1,500 Designed after Vistage, a peer-advisory group
situations where you don’t have all the answers, participants. Students are entirely responsible leveraged by more than 24,000 CEOs worldwide,
where you confront obstacles that you’ve never for the MBAT, including all of its organizational TEC provides a supportive network in which to
seen before. and operational details. develop your business philosophy. Open to 24 MBA
students per intake, TEC helps you to achieve
During the two-day leadership seminar, you’ll
balance in your professional and personal life,
stretch your limits and go farther than you ever
SOCIAL IMPACT PROJECT define your personal values, and ultimately become
thought possible, learning how to leverage the
Groups of students work on a charitable project for the best person and business leader that you can be.
strength of your team to accomplish a common
an entire day. From the morning planning brief to TEC includes:
goal. After each timed exercise, your mentor
completion of the project in the evening, you’ll use •O
 ne-on-one mentorship sessions with TEC Co-
provides feedback about your effectiveness
your leadership skills to work in teams to meet the Chairs Bernard Bismuth and Thierry Voiriot to
at leading the group and your methods of
day’s objectives. develop a goal-oriented, long-term life plan
problem solving. “I learned to bring the team
together, encourage others, and be brave. This In partnership with Splash, the Social Impact Project •C
 onfidential group discussions with other
is an experience designed to test and strengthen participants to develop a judgment-free network
experience gave me the courage to take on bigger
your leadership and teamwork skills on a start-to- for advice and support
responsibilities,” explains Liz Miller, MBA ’20.
finish, one-day project that has a lasting impact on •M
 eetings with business leaders who honestly
the community. discuss the personal and professional challenges
they have faced
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Outdoor Leadership Seminar: Leadership training requires a rigorous combination of academic theory and learning-by-doing. We teach the theories behind leadership, then provide the ideal environment
to put those theories to the test.
 Key facts & figures

4,000
HEC Paris Alumni
are CEOs, CFOs or
have founded their
own companies

1,000
Alumni-organized
events every year

80
International Alumni
Chapters

60
Professional Clubs
for Alumni
HEC Paris was ranked #1 worldwide in the category of "potential to network" (The Economist 2021 Which MBA?)
 ALUMNI WORLDWIDE

The HEC Paris MBA runs 16 months, but the relationships you build will last a lifetime. Starting from your first days on
campus, numerous formal and informal events introduce you to the 68,000 alumni in our worldwide community.

MAKE INSTANT CONNECTIONS EDUCATION FOR LIFE

The HEC Paris Alumni network spans 152 countries Reflecting our community’s commitment to

Welcome
across the globe. Your introduction to this vibrant lifelong learning, the HEC Alumni Association is
group begins early, when you and your family are there to support you throughout your career.
invited to a France-based alumni’s home during the As a student, you will benefit from HEC Pulse,
HEC Alumni Welcome Weekend. Alumni accompany our sector-specific alumni mentorship program.

to the
you throughout your MBA journey, often coming to After graduation, online and in-person seminars
campus to discuss current trends in their sectors and abound: recent offerings included a masterclass on
to give advice during career presentations. the art of networking, a discussion with the vice
In fact, The Economist’s 2022 Which MBA? ranked president of Toyota worldwide, and a deep-dive into
the school #1 in the world for networking potential. cryptocurrency.

HEC Paris
The Class of 2021 directly attributes 19 percent of
the post-MBA jobs they accepted to the referrals they
HEC PARIS MBA AFTERWORK
received within the HEC Paris community.
The HEC Paris MBA Afterwork group is a dedicated
team of volunteers who act as ambassadors for

Family!
LIFELONG COMMUNITY the MBA program in over 50 cities worldwide.
As a graduate of HEC Paris, you will benefit from The group works in concert with local Alumni
this close-knit community throughout your life, Chapter Presidents to organize fun gatherings and
through both casual and chic social events organized speaker events in their cities. The Afterwork group
by our 80 international alumni chapters. Whether also spearheads our annual Global Afterwork party,
it’s a ski trip to the French Alps, a sumptuous gala at a social gathering that kicks-off at sunset across the
Dubai’s Burj Khalifa or a fun evening of wine tasting world’s different time zones during a single 48-hour
in Abidjan, more than 1,000 alumni-organized period. The volunteers also welcome MBA student
gatherings take place every year worldwide. treks to their cities.
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 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Extracurricular activities are at the heart of the HEC Paris MBA experience. Whether you prefer groundbreaking
panel discussions organized by our MBA clubs, being part of the scene at Parisian hotspots, or serene walks through
HEC’s forest, there’s always something new to discover in and around campus.

CAMPUS LIFE STUDENT-RUN EVENTS PARIS ADVANTAGES

Located just 10 miles southwest of Paris in the Student-led activities not only flex your leader- Few cities match the charm of the 2,000-year-
picturesque village of Jouy-en-Josas, our 340- ship skills, they also make our MBA program old French capital. Nearly 18 million tourists flock
acre residential campus features its own chateau, incredibly fun. Cultural weeks immerse you in to Paris each year, drawn by the city’s stunning
forest and lake. Sunny weekends are often spent the traditions and cuisines of your international architecture and internationally known museums,
lingering lakeside by the barbecue, while evenings peers. MBA clubs organize exciting opportunities cafés and retail venues. Whether you want to
are the perfect time to take advantage of our newly to learn, network and socialize, hosting everything fully indulge in the Parisian lifestyle or plan to use
remodeled recreation center, as well as our tree- from sake tastings to an evening with Netflix the school’s proximity to Paris as a gateway to
lined running paths and 8,000m² of sports fields. Co-founder Reed Hastings. Topping off the exploring other countries, the City of Light offers
Food options and study nooks abound, including MBA’s social calendar is our annual Talent Show, the perfect introduction to European culture.
the recently opened Gustave restaurant and an eclectic evening of musical performances,
coffee shop. dance, comedy and
even the occasional
acrobatic or
juggling act.

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The majority of HEC Paris MBA students live in our on-campus housing, allowing you to form a close-knit community for life. 15
 HOW TO MEET US AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Students choose the HEC Paris MBA not just to learn, but also to share their knowledge in a rigorous and supportive
environment. If you are ready to take the next steps in transforming your career, we want to hear from you.

OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS WHO WE ARE SEEKING MEET US WORLDWIDE

Our rolling admissions process guarantees We value well-rounded candidates with: There are numerous ways to learn more about the
you a quick response to your application. Five academic accomplishments, professional HEC Paris MBA. You can join us for a campus visit,
weeks after the application deadline, you will experience and career progression, leadership a half-day tour that includes an information session,
know if you are admitted to the program. Once potential, international exposure, specific career sitting in on an MBA class and lunch with current
admitted to the HEC Paris MBA, you will have objectives and strong interpersonal skills. students. You can meet us in person during one of
the opportunity to apply for scholarships from our recruitment events in your city or country. We
To assess your potential as an MBA candidate
the HEC Foundation. Begin your MBA journey also offer the opportunity to meet with us virtually,
and to receive personalized coaching throughout
in either January or September. through one of our regularly scheduled webinars.
the application process, introduce yourself to us
To learn more: www.hec.edu/en/mba-programs/ today at: www.hec.edu/en/mba-programs/mba/ Visit our website for all the details:
mba/admissions connect-us https://www.hec.edu/en/mba-programs/mba/meet-
us-worldwide

THE FIVE-WEEK APPLICATION PROCESS

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CONNECT COMPLETED PRE-SELECTION TWO INTERVIEWS ADMISSIONS SCHOLARSHIP

WITH US APPLICATION JURY WITH HEC PARIS JURY & OFFICIAL DECISION
MBA ALUMNI NOTIFICATION OF
ADMISSION
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