HEC Paris (reviews)

I came into HEC with a lot of expectations. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the word. I completed my masters in 2020. During the course of the Masters, you can go on exchange with other universities which was probably the only positive

While HEC’s MBA is highly selective, I really enjoy the type of people HEC’s selects to make sure everybody gets the best out of their MBA experience and networking opportunities. Not only it’s an incredibly diverse pool of people (~60 nationalities) but most importantly they make sure to let in friendly empathic and curious people.

Enrolling in the HEC MBA was by far the best decision I made for myself. The people and faculty are great, with lots of opportunities to meet people and expand your horizons. Very nice campus where I have had some good running sessions.
The alumni network is superb and very helpful. It also has a good support system for entrepreneurs. Would definitely recommend it!

A prestigious business school. Languages ​​are important. It is better to have a scientific baccalaureate with excellent grades in high school and good assessments.
The courses are well designed as per the latest trends and practicality of learning in stressed upon. Overall, a very good experience.

The classes were extremely practical and relevant to the current challenges that businesses are facing. You have access to a wide range of professionals and good career prospects once you leave the university.

Overall poor teaching (teachers tend to impose their points of view instead of encouraging discussion). The school is not known outside of France and in France, they don’t really like MBAs ( they prefer Grand Ecole/Masters in Management). Poor career prospects (in relation to top MBAs from the USA). The school does not offer courses besides the basic in management (poor selection of “general culture” or other learning opportunities). Personaly I was really disappointed by this school.

The classes contextualized me in a universal investment environment, not only in the European universe like others. Classes could be a little more millenium set, there are massive subjects but I understand that they are necessary.Of course, I would recommend to several colleagues.

HEC being a business school, most courses are management related (ie., accounting, finance, marketing, company law, business strategy…). These are somewhat dry but are useful to help one understand how a business is run. It is a shame, however, that students seldom have the opportunity to explore non-business-related electives, as the few available are very interesting. Furthermore, this would broaden the horizons of an academically brilliant student body.

The quality of teaching varies significantly. Much of the infrastructure is starting to feel antiquated, though some if is due to be renewed over the years to come.

Before applying, I would suggest one carefully looks at the curriculum to see whether the classes are of interest to the applicant. If one does not enjoy business-related subjects, one’s experience at HEC can be frankly unenjoyable, especially given that the campus is quite isolated.

Regarding internationality, value and career prospects, the statistics speak for themselves.

It has to be the worst university I have attended in my life and I have attended many. The program I took (Master’s in Consulting and Coaching for Change) was badly organised from both a curriculum point of view but especially in terms of the Directors. The French arrogance shone through. Waste of money.