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Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation HEC - TUM Summer Program

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Summer School

The HEC Paris Summer School is open to young professionals, Masters students, recent graduates, and current University-level students. You do not need to be a student at the time of the program in order to apply.

Application Calendar

The application portal for our Summer 2024 programs will open towards the end of the year. Pre-register to be alerted as soon as applications open as qualified candidates will be offered admissions on a rolling basis until the programs are filled. If you encounter any difficulties during the application process, please let us know via admissionsummerschool@hec.fr

Eligibility

General Requirements
Summer Programs are open to participants of all domains and who are seeking a high-level academic experience, whether the topic is a new or familiar one. They should have at least one year of post-high school studies behind them at the time of the program and a maximum of 4 years' work experience in the field of the program they are applying to.

English Proficiency Requirement
In order to benefit in full from the experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, applicants should be able to understand spoken language with relative ease and express themselves fluently and spontaneously. An overall CEFR level C1 is therefore required, including level C1 specifically in the Speaking and Listening components.

One of the following documents can be provided to fulfill the English language requirement:

- Evidence of mother tongue (e.g. passport)
- Evidence of English as the language of instruction of your current / most recent degree (e.g., transcript/certificate of enrolment) or
- English language proficiency test score report (TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS or Cambridge or Duolingo)

If your test certifies a B2 level and your English has improved since taking the test (i.e. through an exchange or work experience), we invite you to retake your test before applying to streamline the application process for you.

In addition to the English language requirement, there are also pre-requisites for the Finance Programs*. Please consult the section below for more details on the pre-requisites for these programs.

*Please note that we take an advisory-based approach to your application, so given your background, the team may recommend an alternative program.

How to apply ?

To apply for a seat in up to two of our summer programs, please submit your application online with all supporting documentation.

We encourage you to apply early as programs will remain open on a space-available basis.

Required materials:

All official academic transcripts obtained
Résumé (CV)
Personal statement (if applying for merit-based scholarship)
Online application including short-essay questions
Non-refundable application fee of €50 per application. (1)(2)
For all non-native English speakers: English language proficiency test score report (TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS or Cambridge) or evidence (e.g., transcript) of coursework completed in the English language
In certain cases, the Admissions team can also grant a phone/Skype interview to evaluate English language proficiency.

(1) Payment of the 50€ fee per application occurs by credit card at the time of the online application.
(2) Students from partner schools benefit from an application fee waiver before March 1st.

Qualified applicants will fill programs on a first-come first-served basis.

Upon receiving an offer of admissions, you will have approximately 2 weeks to confirm your application and make your program payment. In the case of a late application, a shorter time period may apply.

The Perfect Match

Please note that all summer programs are full-time, meaning it is only possible to take one program per session. However, candidates travelling from further away (or particularly ambitious candidates!) might like to consider taking two consecutive programs with us. While you may select any two programs that pique your interest, here are some winning combinations that participants have recommended.

Session 1: Luxury Management
Session 2: Luxury Hospitality Management with EHL* OR
Sustainability Marketing NEW!

Session 1: Corporate Finance
Session 2: FinTech OR Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation
with TUM School of Management

Session 1: Business & Climate Change
Session 2: Geopolitics, Globalization & Business Strategy OR
Sustainable Finance & Investment NEW!

Session 1: Investment Banking & International Finance
Session 2: Mergers & Acquisitions OR
Sustainable Finance & Investment NEW!
Session 1: Luxury Crafts: The Artisan Experience NEW! OR
Investing in the Arts: Cultural Philanthropy NEW!
Session 2: Luxury Hospitality Management with EHL
OR Luxury Management

* If there is sufficient interest from participants wishing to attend Luxury Management followed by Luxury Hospitality Management, you will benefit from a specially crafted program for the first week of Hospitality at HEC Paris, before joining the rest of the cohort for Week 2 at EHL.

Candidates applying for 2 consecutive sessions will receive a 10% reduction on the academic fees of their second program. In the case of booking on-campus housing, there is also a preferential rate for staying 2 consecutive sessions. Please consult the Fees page for further details.