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Summer School Programs

Two-week, residential academic programs for students and young professionals. These immersive offerings enable you to deepen your expertise in key business domains through intensive learning and global cohort engagement.

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Your Gateway to European Business Excellence

 

While summer schools have long flourished across American campuses, Europe is now embracing this dynamic model of open, intensive learning. HEC Paris boldly pioneered the concept in France, launching its global Summer School in 2013 to welcome both French and international participants onto its renowned campus.

Each summer, students from around the globe join us for a deep dive into HEC’s signature academic excellence. With 15 cutting-edge programs - from Data Science & AI to Strategic Marketing, Geopolitics, Entrepreneurship, and Luxury Management - our Summer School offers far more than a glimpse into our celebrated Finance tradition. It’s a chance to explore the full breadth of HEC’s expertise, connect with a diverse cohort, and experience the energy of one of Europe’s top business schools.

Choosing Your Program

 

Each program card below will take you to the relevant program page. On the Students & Faculty page under each program, you can read the stories of participants from previous years. 

Take the time to define which program suits your ambitions. Do you want to broaden your horizons or plunge deeper into a subject that fascinates you already? Why not take the quiz below to confirm your choice? 

Do you still have any questions? Contact us - we're here to support you! 

 

 

Our Intensive Summer Programs

Session 1

NEW SESSION DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

Energy and Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Strategic Marketing and Branding

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Data Science & AI

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Accounts for Finance & Strategy

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Corporate Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Investment Banking and International Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Luxury Management

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Session 2

NEW SESSION DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON

NEW Luxury: Artistry & Sustainability for Value Creation

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Luxury Hospitality Management HEC-EHL

Format: On campus at HEC & EHL
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Luxury Management

Format: On campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Sustainable Finance and Investment

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Private Equity & LBO

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Mergers & Acquisitions

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

FinTech: The Future of Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation HEC-TUM

Format: TUM Campus Heilbronn, Germany
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Geopolitics, Globalization and Business Strategy

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English

Empowering Global Leaders

 

A Rich Experience on Multiple Levels

THE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

Vignette Decoding Luxury article
Luxury has always been about more than just a product. It is about emotion, desire, craftsmanship and storytelling. It is about creating experiences that resonate with customers and brands that remain...
Student with laptop outside
As the world’s largest investors shift capital toward sustainability linked assets, the need for professionals who can navigate ESG data, impact measurement, and sustainable investment strategies is...
Vignette Ella D'Angelo
Nine months ago, Ella d’Angelo arrived at HEC Paris for a Summer School program that would ultimately have a major impact on her academic journey. At the time, she saw it as an opportunity to explore...
Vignette Summer school 2025 article
The HEC Paris Summer School has now drawn to a close, and once again it has been a resounding success. This year we had the pleasure of welcoming a highly diverse group of talented students from 51...
Student choosing their path
What if two weeks could change everything? At the HEC Paris Summer School, students from around the world come together to explore new subjects, sharpen their skills, and discover what truly drives them...
Finance Students
If you're considering a future in Finance, there's no better way to test the waters - and make waves - than through the HEC Paris Summer School. With seven dynamic programs designed to challenge, inspire...
An Inspiring Personal Account
Following his Summer School experience, we reached out to Andrea Romanó to share why he felt it was so valuable for him. His bubbling enthusiasm shows how this transformative experience has profoundly...
Are you ambitious? Do you enjoy an academic challenge? Do you appreciate the diversity of perspectives that an international cohort brings? Are you determined to be the best possible version of yourself...
Vignette Summer School 2024 article
The HEC Paris Summer School 2024 has been an undeniable success. As the second session draws to a close, there is a sense of pride in the air. Group presentations have been delivered, final exams wrapped...
WHy hec summer school chat gpt
As the Marketing & Recruitment Manager for the Summer & Youth programs at HEC Paris, I was curious to know what ChatGPT thinks of our Summer Programs. This is the result I got.