HEC Paris, founded in 1881, is a prestigious business school and grande école located in Jouy-en-Josas, southwest of Paris. It offers a wide array of programs, including Bachelor, Master in Management (MiM), MSc in International Finance, MBA, EMBA, executive education, professional development, professional certification, and PhD programs. As a founding member of CEMS - Global Alliance in Management Education, HEC Paris holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, consistently ranking among the top business schools globally, often first in Europe. Renowned for its strong focus on research, the school hosts several institutes and centers such as the HI! PARIS CENTER, Society & Organizations Institute, GREGHEC, and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, which has offered a degree in entrepreneurship for over 40 years. HEC Paris also has an active startup incubator. Situated on Europe’s largest campus, spanning 110 hectares, the school offers a vibrant student life with extensive facilities, including a gym, fitness rooms, sports fields, indoor climbing wall, lakes, a contemporary arts center, dormitories, restaurants, bars, and a 24/7 library, fostering an enriching academic and social environment.
#1 in Europe (Financial Times and QS Rankings)
Global Ranking
Over 4,000
Student Enrollment
90%.
Graduation Rates
AACSB
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AMBA (Association of MBAs)
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EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)
Founding member of CEMS - Global Alliance in Management Education
HEC Paris provides comprehensive career services to support students in their professional development. The HEC Talents career service helps students find their first job after graduation. The school's wide network of 70,000 alumni worldwide offers mentorship and career support throughout students' professional lives.HEC Paris also offers innovative teaching methods focused on practical application, international exposure, and entrepreneurship. The school's ecosystem includes research chairs, innovation and data centers, and an administrative team dedicated to student success.
95% (within 3 months of graduation)
Placement Rate
€80,000
Average Salary After Graduation
500+
Number of Partnerships with Recruiters
90%.
Employment Success Rate
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Senior Fund Manager Specializing in Inflation Funds at AXA IM
Marion joined AXA Investment Managers in 2003 and is a Senior Fund Manager within the European & Global Inflation, Rates & Aggregate Team, with a focus on managing inflation funds. She began her career at AXA IM as a Product Manager, moving to the Global Rates team in 2006. Before AXA IM, Marion worked for BNP Paribas as a derivatives products structurer in Fixed Income and Equity Markets, spending five years in London and Madrid. Marion holds a degree from ESSEC, graduating in 1997.
HEC Professor and Leadership Expert, Founder of Savoir-Relier
Valérie Gauthier, with a rich academic background from France and the US, including a PhD in Comparative Literature and Executive Education at Stanford, is renowned for her interdisciplinary expertise spanning linguistics, leadership, and cross-cultural communication. Creator of the savoir-relier™ method, she has developed leadership and communication programs in academia and industry. A former Dean of the HEC MBA (2002-2010), Gauthier revamped the curriculum, elevating the program’s global ranking. Currently, she holds the HEC-Pernod Ricard Leadership Chair and leads the Leadership Certificate Program. She is also a published author, with her latest work, "Leading with Sense," emphasizing the savoir-relier approach. A former professional skier and tennis player, Gauthier’s passions include poetry, painting, and education.