Business projects

What are HEC Paris Business Projects?

HEC Paris Business Projects are unique academic-industry collaborations designed to tackle real-world business challenges while enhancing students' educational experiences. These projects allow companies to benefit from the cutting-edge knowledge and diverse perspectives of highly motivated, final-year master’s students, supervised by both a company mentor and an academic advisor.

Each project addresses a key strategic issue for the company’s development and spans areas such as strategy, marketing, finance, sustainability, and digital transformation. Students work in teams of 2 to 5, dedicating 7 to 20 hours per week over a 10-week period. They deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions tailored to the company's needs.

Varied expertise

For this new edition, you have the chance to collaborate with one of the following eight educational programs at HEC Paris: 

• AFM (Accounting, Finance & Management);
• CEMS (International Management);
• Digital Innovation & Acceleration;
• Marketing;
• MAC (Médias, Art et Création);
• MEF (Economics & Finance);
• SASI (Sustainability and Social Innovation)
• STRAT (Strategic Management). 

Key Benefits for Companies Working with HEC Students

•    Fresh Perspectives: Collaborating with international students brings innovative ideas and solutions tailored to strategic challenges.
•    Top Talent Pipeline: Projects provide a unique opportunity to observe students in real-life scenarios, offering insights into their potential as future hires.
•    Academic Expertise: Students are guided by experienced HEC faculty, ensuring high-quality outcomes backed by academic rigor.

Why Collaborate with HEC Paris Through Business Projects?

HEC Paris Business Projects offer companies access to diverse teams of talented students with expertise in fields such as sustainability, finance, marketing, and strategic management. These projects are a cost-effective way to explore innovative ideas while directly engaging with future business leaders.

Details to Keep in Mind:

•    Duration: Maximum of 10 weeks (January to April).
•    Language: Conducted in English or French.
•    Company Involvement: Regular mentorship and feedback sessions, with a final presentation to assess outcomes.

Examples include:

• Recommendation for the launch of a digital brand
• Recommendation for the company’s development on a new geographical market
• Customer experience’s study and recommendation for improvement
• Recommendation regarding the corporate disclosure strategy
• Analysis of opportunities and threats and recommendation on how to integrate sustainable practices in the company

To apply for a business project team or receive additional information about the process and our approach, please contact Sofia Flores: flores-barrios@hec.fr

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What is an MBA project?

As an integral part of their training, our MBA students are required to design their own project for resolving a strategic decision-making challenge.

The project must be defined by a key question and have a clear, operational scope. It should deliver an analytical, daring, and achievable solution.
Examples include:

• How can traditional manufacturers face the challenge of autonomous cars?
• Will the price of oil remain permanently low?
• Can the retail sector re-invent itself?
• How will the Chinese business environment change over the next five years?

 
Participants adopt a broad methodology for their 10-month projects, basing their solutions on field interviews and the applications of concepts and tools from their courses and conference lectures.

What do you need?

If you would like to work with MBAs, send us your requirements and details about the issues on which you are interested to have our students collaborate. We will then present your challenges to the students and put you in touch with interested parties.

For more information on MBA Projects:
Contact : Julia Szuflak : szuflak@hec.fr