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Summer School

Summer School

HEC Paris Summer School offers diverse, intensive one to two-week programs for university students, young professionals and high school students who wish to develop their interpersonal skills or refine their expertise in cutting-edge domains. 

 

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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.

 

 

Our intensive Summer Programs 2026

SESSION 1 : June 15 - 26

Energy and Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Strategic Marketing and Branding

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Data Science & AI

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Accounts for Finance & Strategy

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

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Investment Banking and International Finance

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

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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SESSION 2 : June 29 - July 10

NEW Luxury: Artistry & Sustainability for Value Creation

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Luxury Hospitality Management HEC-EHL

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

Format: On campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Sustainable Finance and Investment

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Private Equity & LBO

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

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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FinTech: The Future of Finance

Format: On Campus
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation HEC-TUM

Format: TUM Campus Heilbronn, Germany
Duration: 2 weeks
Language(s): English
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Geopolitics, Globalization and Business Strategy

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

Leadership, personal development, and business foundation programs for high school students. These day sessions range from 3 days to 1 week and are designed to build confidence, critical thinking, and business essentials at HEC Paris.

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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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Online School Programs

Structured online certificate programs running over a 5-week period and complemented with weekly live-time sessions. These programs allow learners worldwide to build expertise and advance their skills with academic rigor and flexibility. 

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Study Tours

Customized academic group experiences created in collaboration with partner universities and institutions. These tours blend tailored learning with immersive exposure to the HEC Paris campus and culture. 

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EMBA Specialization Certificates

HEC Academy offers 9 Executive MBA Specialization Certificates in that allow you to gain expertise in a field of management or industry of your choice and network with key players and decision-makers.

 

 

 

 

 

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