HEC Paris was founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, making it one of the oldest European business schools.

Today HEC Paris is a leader in research and education in management sciences. We offer a complete and unique range of business programs for the most talented students and leaders from around the world. There are over 4,500 participants enrolled in our degree programs, 500 participants in the Summer School, and 8,000 participants in the Executive Education programs every year.

MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Students from all backgrounds benefit from a long tradition of academic excellence at HEC Paris. Both our Grande Ecole and Specialized Masters programs are designed to transform outstanding potential into exceptional success.

MBA PROGRAMS

The HEC Paris MBAs are a transformational learning experience, specifically designed to meet the needs and challenges of managers and executives coming from highly diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

PHD PROGRAM

HEC's PhD program prepares students for a future career in academic research in 8 areas: Accounting & Management Control, Economics & Decision Sciences, Finance, Law &  Regulation, Management & Human Resources, Marketing, Information Systems & Operations Management, and Strategy & Business Policy.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Our mission is to shape the future of business and society by bringing together a global community of business leaders and entrepreneurs and providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to bring about sustainable change.

SUMMER SCHOOL

Our summer programs offer learning opportunities to participants at the university and master’s-level as well as young professionals. High school students can join our Youth Leadership Initiative to develop their leadership skills and mindset.

HEC ONLINE

Over the years, and with the support of partner companies, our selection of online programs has expanded making HEC Paris the strongest European school in this market. Each year, new programs are developed to meet student and business expectations. 

Sustainability is at the core of HEC Paris’ strategy as an academic institution. Climate and environmental challenges, social equity, and resource conservation inspire our research, teachings, campus management, and outreach in society. It is for this reason that HEC Paris has adopted the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by adhering to the Global Compact and PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education). Our raison d’être and our values reflect this commitment, which are both that of the School and of our student and alumni communities.

Vision

The primary vocation of HEC Paris is to have an impact, not only on business but on society at large. We are a community that wishes to contribute to a more inclusive, more sustainable and more prosperous world.

Mission

We IMPACT business and society through research, education, and action, to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world. The mission of HEC Paris is organized around three fields of action, which are also the pillars of its excellence:

1.            We Think and push the boundaries of knowledge. 

2.            We Teach, learn and grow together.

3.            We Act to unleash human potential. 

Values

The values that have brought us together over the last 140 years and that form the basis of our common future are: Excellence, Curiosity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Responsibility and Diversity.

HEC Alumni, a partner for the whole HEC community, support HEC Paris 70,000 graduates at every stage of their lives, wherever they may be. At the heart of this support is a promise: We SHARE. We DARE. We CARE.