HEC Paris Launches HEC Academy

HEC Academy Unites Youth, Summer, Online, Study Tour, and Executive MBA Specialization Certificate Programs Under One Gateway to the HEC Experience

Paris (Jouy-en-Josas), France — February 2026 — HEC Paris announces the launch of HEC Academy, a unified umbrella for the School’s portfolio of intensive learning experiences—including Youth School Programs, Summer School Programs, Online School Programs, and Study Tours—designed to offer learners at different stages an introduction to HEC Paris..

“At HEC Paris, we are committed to educating individuals who can navigate complexity, exercise sound judgment, and act with responsibility in a global context,” said Kristine De Valck, Dean of Degree Programs, HEC Paris. “HEC Academy is an integral part of this mission—and a gateway into the HEC Paris experience. It extends our learning beyond traditional degree programs, offering learners at different stages a rigorous and focused introduction to our academic standards and global outlook through intensive courses on campus and online.”

HEC Academy’s mission is to foster academic excellence and personal growth by equipping learners at all stages with tools to lead in a global society. It welcomes curious and ambitious participants from around the world—ranging from high school students to university students and professionals—seeking to enhance expertise, advance careers, or explore new opportunities for the first time. 

“At the HEC Academy, we meet learners at pivotal moments in their journeys,” said Elyse Michaels-Berger, Director of the HEC Academy at HEC Paris. “Our programs serve as a bridge—into higher education, professional life, and a global learning environment. In the spirit of HEC Paris, learning is grounded in real-world contexts, with case studies, engaging discussions, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants leave not only with stronger skills but also with the confidence to perform and thrive in demanding environments.”

A unified Academy with multiple pathways

Under HEC Academy, learners can choose from a set of distinct program formats:

• Youth School Programs: leadership, personal development, and business foundations for high school students, with formats ranging from 3 days to 1 week, designed to build confidence, critical thinking, and business essentials at HEC Paris.
• Summer School Programs: two-week, residential academic programs for students and young professionals, combining intensive learning with global cohort engagement to deepen expertise in key business domains.
• Online School Programs: structured online certificate programs running over 5 weeks, complemented by weekly live sessions—designed to combine academic rigor with flexibility for learners worldwide.
• Study Tours: customized academic group experiences developed with partner universities and institutions, blending tailored learning with immersive exposure to the HEC Paris campus and culture.
• Executive MBA Specialization Certificates: targeted, post-experience credentials that allow professionals to deepen expertise in a specific domain and gain recognition for advanced learning aligned with HEC Paris standards.

Together, these programs create flexible entry points to the HEC Paris experience—on campus and online—supporting learners as they explore, accelerate, and advance at pivotal moments in their academic and professional journeys.

Discover HEC Academy programs and formats.