HEC Montreal (reviews)

You can earn a bachelor’s degree—even without a high school diploma—through the Bachelor by Accumulation (BACCAP) program offered jointly by HEC Montréal and the Université de Montréal. By completing three certificates (two from HEC Montréal and one from UdeM), you qualify for a full bachelor’s degree—check all the details on UdeM’s site. With just secondary education—or even less—you can study your way up to a PhD. The simplest path to eligibility? Show four years of work experience in any field. With determination, it’s entirely within reach!

HEC Montréal’s MSc in User Experience masterfully combines academic depth with hands-on, real-world projects. The curriculum covers the entire UX process—from research to design—taught by professors with direct industry experience. The program’s project-based approach is ideal for building a strong portfolio while connecting students with Montréal’s vibrant tech scene. A rigorous, career-focused program that prepares you to make an immediate professional impact.

HEC Montreal is a good school that focuses on practice and case studies. In addition to theory, there are always team projects, research, and practical exercises that truly allow you to learn more. The school also follows the demands of the job market by responding to the needs expressed by students and future students. For example, following several requests from several people, we added Lean Six Sigma courses, allowing you to obtain either a yellow belt or a green belt depending on your final grade. We also added design thinking, etc.
One thing I find a little difficult is the support for finding a job. You really have to insist on making an appointment with the career management department. But overall, I recommend it as a school because there are plenty of services to support students and guide them towards success.

HEC Montréal is an excellent business school, strongly focused on preparing students for the job market. It provides plenty of opportunities to apply what you learn while taking courses. The programs are rigorous and of a very high level — if you graduate from HEC, you can be confident that you’ll find a job and achieve your career goals.