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. HEC Paris has built a global footprint through international partnerships and degree pathways, including the TRIUM Global Executive MBA delivered with NYU Stern School of Business and the London School of Economics and Political Science. In rankings and accreditation, it positions itself among leading international business schools, holding the major business school accreditations AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. This combination of degree programs, executive training, research, and entrepreneurship support defines HEC Paris as an institution serving both emerging talent and established decision-makers in Europe and worldwide.