Among the top business schools in Europe, HEC ranks first in France holding the Triple Crown Accreditation from:

- The Association of MBAs (AMBA-HEC MBA accredited in 1992, HEC Executive MBA CPA accredited in 2002)

- The European accreditation EQUIS from EFMD (accredited in 1998-European Foundation for Management Development, re-accredited in 2003)

- The American Accreditation AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, accredited in 2000).


The Faculty

Over 100 permanent-tenure professors teach on the various programs, organize scientific conferences, publish research articles in refereed journals and are involved in the editorial board of international academic reviews. HEC hosts visiting professors from the most prestigious international Universities and regularly awards the "Honoris Causa" to prominent professors teaching in France and abroad. (Pierre BOURDIEU - Professor, Collège de France , Robert C.MERTON - Professor, Harvard University, Nobel prize in Economics, Michael E.PORTER - Professor, Harvard Business School , Oliver E.WILLIAMSON - Professor, Berkeley University, etc.)

Research is a key dimension : 300 articles published in refereed international journals the last five years, 110 books published in French and 15 other languages the last five years of which the principles reference works (Strategor, Mercator, International Investment, etc.), 230 scientific presentations in international conferences the last 2 years. HEC ranked first in European Financial Research by the Journal of Finance paying tribute to HEC's Academic Excellence.


HEC Grande Ecole (Master of Science in Management - 3 academic year program)

This program trains students with no prior professional experience through 3 possible admission procedures : selective entrance exam after 2 years preparatory classes in France, Admission into 2nd year for French students ("Licence"), Admission into 2nd year for foreign degree students (Bachelor's degree) through the CIAM (Centre International d'Admission aux Etudes de Management/ French Graduate Management Admissions Board).

HEC Grande Ecole has an established tradition of :

- Selecting the brightest French and International students
- Focusing on personal development and international exposure
- Providing students with an advanced education in business administration

To gain practical experience in any field of international management, HEC offers various exchange programs with its 70 prestigious university and business school partners worldwide.


HEC Specialized Masters

HEC Specialized Masters recruit French and international students at graduate level with no prior professional experience. These programs give a high level of expertise in specific management disciplines

- 12 Full-time Masters (8 month classes + 4 to 6 month internship + Specialized Master's thesis) :
Audit, Business Law and International Management (in partnership with ESCP-EAP), ¨Entrepreneurs, International Finance, Intelligence Marketing, Project Management (in partnership with SUPAERO), International Manufacturing Management, International Risk Management, Information Systems Management (in partnership with Ecole des Mines-Paris), Digital Business Management (in partnership with TELECOM Paris), Strategic Management, Sustainable Development Management (Sept.2003).

- 7 part-time Masters for experienced managers and executives (see HEC Executive Education)


HEC MBA

HEC MBA, either bilingual (English/French) or in English exclusively, is a 16-month program divided into two academic years. The HEC MBA trains international managers in a multicultural environment. It targets international graduates with an average of five years' corporate experience.


The HEC Ph.D.

The HEC Ph.D. trains Professor-researchers of the future, preparing them with high quality internationally renowned training.


HEC Executive Education

HEC Executive Education offers a wide range of degree programs, open-enrolment and customized in-company programs, specifically designed for experienced managers and executives:

- HEC Executive MBA (Paris, Nice, Bejing)
The Executive MBA general management program is internationally-oriented. Some of the formats are entirely in English. It prepares for general management positions.

The HEC Executive MBA is a degree program that targets top executives with a minimum of 8 years' corporate experience. Unique teaching methodology: working executives training other executives on cases designed by business leaders and experts.

- Global Executive MBA (TRIUM)
TRIUM EMBA is a joint degree of HEC, New York University (NYU Stern) and the London School of Economics(LSE). TRIUM is the first EMBA with such a global focus in methods, curriculum and recruitment. Designed for high potential business executives.

- Specialized Executive Masters Degrees
The Executive Specialized Masters are specialized programs of training in a particular field, with additional generalized management classes, such as finance, marketing, and leadership.
Consulting & Coaching for Change (in partnership with Oxford Executive Education ), Business Unit Management, International Manufacturing Management (Supply Chain Management & Sales Order Management), Human Resources Management, Marketing and Business Development, Corporate Finance IS Management (in partnership with Ecole des Mines de Paris)

- Open-enrolment Programs
The Open-Enrolment programs in English enable you to train very quickly in a specific aspect or approach to management. 
More than 20 Graduate Certificate in Management Programs are learning programs leading to an HEC certificate. They allow participants to enhance their knowledge in a specific field.

- Custom Programs
HEC custom programs are tailored to the precise specifications of the client. They enable organizations to apply the academic vision and real-life business consulting experience of world-class faculty to the concrete reality of their own company.

Internationalization

HEC has set up an international network of Excellence thanks to a large international presence on campus both amongst students and faculty, but also through strong academic alliances including exchanges and bilateral agreements with more than 70 academic partners.

- PIM network (Partnership in International Management) comprises more than 50 world-class business schools.

- CEMS network (Community of European Management Schools) : 17 of Europe's most highly regarded business schools have joined together with more than 50 international companies.

- Bilateral agreements and double degrees.

HEC School of Management has also developed centers of expertise focused on:
international educational engineering, development of academic links in the countries involved, recruiting students, providing services to the business community, and publishing research works in these areas : HEC Eurasia Institute, HEC Latin America Center, HEC Central and Eastern Europe Center, HEC International Finance Club, HEC Start-Up Institute, CREA Center for Resources &English Activities, HEC Mediterranean Center.

 

HEC Foundation

HEC Foundation is sponsored by a group of prestigious multinational companies which support HEC's ambitions, participating in its strategic orientation and providing a direct link between the academic and business world.


The HEC Alumni Association

Over 23 000 alumni in more than 50 countries.

 

Link

HEC School of Management is a part of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (powerpoint)


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