HEC Montreal (reviews)

This university offers traditional style management courses alongside non-traditional social programs. The diversity in course material learning (in the world of management) allows the opportunity to become a very well-rounded professional in the business world.
The classes are very intimate, allowing ample interaction with professors. All of my profs know my name and are familiar with me.
A lot of events for students. Also many scholarship opportunities.
One area of improvement would be to provide more resources to current students (how to start a supervised project, educational trajectory planning, etc.).

I am currently studying a postgraduate program and despite liking the content, it is not what I was looking for. It is very focused on producing employable business professionals rather than entrepreneurs, which is fine, just not was I was expecting from a business school.

Schedules are made assuming that you are available in the middle of the day which makes almost impossible to have a job, forget about building a business at the same time. You see mostly young people for that reason.

Content and teachers are very good.

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.