Unlock your full potential with HEC Paris short programs
Each year, HEC Paris Pre-experience Short Programs welcome talented and ambitious participants from all over the world to a wide range of intensive short programs. Our goal is to not only to provide exceptional opportunities for personal growth and international exposure, but to ensure that participants leave their program equipped and inspired to make a difference in our fast-changing world.
Summer Programs – tackling real-world challenges with confidence and creativity
Our portfolio of intensive two-week Summer Programs is crafted for young professionals and university-level students eager to expand their knowledge, develop their skills, and accelerate their careers. Each program showcases the best of what HEC Paris has to offer by blending pedagogical excellence with practical application. All programs are taught in English by leading professors and industry experts, who ensure that theoretical knowledge is immediately applied to real-world cases and projects.
15 different programs span 4 main categories - Finance & Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Societal Impact, and Luxury. Participants tailor their learning experience according to their interests, passions and career goals.
Beyond classroom learning, participants engage in interactive workshops, team-based projects, and networking events, and cultivate meaningful relationships with like-minded peers, professors, and industry leaders. Participants collaborate with motivated classmates to tackle real-world issues. Our unique learning environment encourages participants to challenge their assumptions, think critically, and refine how they work within a team.
Online Certificate Programs – a flexible and engaging learning experience
The HEC Paris Summer School offers Online Certificate Programs specifically designed for university level students and young professionals seeking a flexible yet structured learning experience. These programs are ideal for individuals with busy schedules who aspire to continue their education during the academic year without compromising other commitments.
Online programs - Unveiling the World of Luxury Management and Business & Geopolitics: A Global View serve as abridged versions of two of our successful in-class Summer Programs. Over a five-week period, participants benefit from weekly synchronous live sessions with Academic Directors alongside complementary online modules, which feature videos, readings, short assignments and check points to ensure understanding.
The structure ensures that participants stay engaged and complete the course within a set timeframe, a key success factor for any online program. Our goal is to provide a dynamic and engaging alternative to in-person learning and make high-quality education accessible for participants around the world, regardless of location or time zone.
Youth Programs – helping students explore, learn, and lead
At HEC Paris, we believe today’s world needs curious minds, thoughtful leaders, and creative problem-solvers - people who want to make a meaningful difference. That’s why we’ve designed a series of Youth Programs for high school students aged 15 to 18 from around the world.
These short, hands-on programs - offered in English or French -cover a range of topics including leadership, communication, entrepreneurship, finance, and even the economics of football. Led by experienced instructors and coaches, each program is an opportunity for students to explore new ideas, develop key life skills, and begin to think about their future with greater clarity.
More than just learning new content, students often come away with a stronger sense of who they are and what matters to them—whether that means gaining confidence, discovering new academic interests, or starting to imagine a career path they hadn’t considered before.
“We’re not just helping students build résumés - we’re helping them build perspective, confidence, and a sense of possibility. That’s what these programs are really about.”
— Elyse Michaels-Berger, Director of Short Programs, HEC Paris
Custom programs – tailored learning journeys
HEC Paris also offers custom study tours for academic institutions and organizations who seek a group program for their students. Carefully crafted bespoke programs focus on cutting-edge topics, which provide participants from outside academic institutions with an intensive and engaging learning experience on the HEC Paris campus. The experience often includes local cultural visits to foster cultural understanding and awareness.
Study tour participants speak highly of the experience for its impact and depth. For example, Udbhav Singh from Warwick Business School described the Data Science and AI Study Tour as “a transformative journey that not only expanded my knowledge but also gave me a newfound appreciation for the power of data in shaping the future of business.” Anushka Raj was delighted with the opportunity the HEC study tour presented as it “provided an exceptional learning environment, fostering collaboration and innovation among peers from diverse backgrounds. Interactive sessions, case studies, and hands-on projects equipped me with practical skills ready to apply in real-world scenarios.”
A transformative learning experience
The HEC Paris Summer School is more than just an academic experience - it is a learning journey that equips participants with knowledge, skills, and global perspectives to thrive. Whether you are a university student seeking to enhance your expertise, a young professional looking to advance your career, or a high school student eager to explore new opportunities, you will find what you are looking for at HEC Paris. As a participant, you’ll dive into real-world case studies, connect with peers from around the globe, and apply what you learn in practical ways - so you don’t just deepen your understanding of a topic, you build the confidence and mindset to make a real impact in the world.