HEC Paris

HEC Paris is a French business school and grande école with its main campus in Jouy-en-Josas, near Paris, and a long-standing role in management education, research, and executive development. Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the school serves degree-seeking students, experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders through a portfolio that includes the Master in Management, MBA, Executive MBA, specialized master’s programs, a PhD, and executive education. Its work spans core business disciplines such as finance, strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship, and data-driven management.

The school’s academic model combines selective admissions, international study, and close ties to business practice. HEC Paris reports a student body representing more than 130 nationalities and a faculty with a strong research orientation. Entrepreneurship is a visible part of its institutional profile through the HEC Paris Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute and the Station F presence in Paris, which connect founders, startups, and investors. The school also operates executive education for organizations and senior managers, extending its reach beyond traditional full-time students.