What HEC Paris does

HEC Paris is a French business school founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, affiliated with CCI Paris Ile-de-France Education. The institution operates from its main campus in Jouy-en-Josas near Paris and delivers a portfolio spanning undergraduate (Bachelor), graduate (Master in Management, Master in International Finance, specialized MSc programs), and postgraduate (full-time MBA, Executive MBA) degrees, alongside Executive Education certificates, custom corporate training, and HEC Academy youth and summer programs. Its technology layer includes digital learning management systems, online executive program delivery, and a 360-degree virtual campus tour through webapp.hec.fr. Research and innovation infrastructure is anchored by three institutes: Hi! PARIS (data analytics and AI, jointly with Institut Polytechnique de Paris and Inria), the Sustainability & Organizations Institute, and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute, the last of which oversees HEC Paris Incubateur, Startup Launchpad, HECTAR, and Creative Destruction Lab.

HEC Paris earns revenue primarily through tuition fees (Master in Management at €57,700, Master in International Finance at €47,500, specialized Master's from €24,850 to €41,350), executive education programs (18-month Executive Masters, 12-day Executive Certificates, short programs), custom corporate training, startup incubation services, and philanthropic donations through the HEC Foundation (average donation €200). Pricing follows annual subscription billing for degree programs, with €2,000 international student surcharges, €125-180 application fees, and merit-based scholarships up to €15,000. Distribution is executed through a self-serve online application portal, a global recruitment team operating across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, regional offices in Doha (regional HQ), the UK, North America, Greater China (subsidiary), Japan, Dubai, and a Western & Central Africa Representative Office, and corporate partnership channels for enterprise talent development. The customer base spans pre-experience Master's students, MBA/EMBA candidates, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, youth, and enterprise partners including Sanofi, Worldline, UM6P, IndiaAI Mission, Station F, and Daphni.

The school maintains dual-degree programs with Yale School of Management (M2M), École Polytechnique (Data Science & AI for Business X-HEC, X-HEC Entrepreneurs), Mines ParisTech, AgroParisTech, ISAE-SUPAERO, École des Ponts ParisTech, Télécom ParisTech, ENSAE ParisTech, ENS ULM, FU Berlin, Paris 1, FGV EAESP, Tsinghua, IIM Ahmedabad, Bocconi, KEIO, ESADE, St. Gallen, and NUS. It is consistently ranked #1 in Master in Finance worldwide (QS 2026), with 100% post-graduation employment for MIF graduates (Financial Times 2024) and a global alumni network exceeding 80,000 professionals across more than 130 countries.

Name

HEC Paris

Legal name

HEC Paris

Website

https://hec.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HEC Paris is a French business school founded in 1881, affiliated with the Paris Chamber of Commerce, offering degree programs, MBAs, executive education, and research to students, professionals, and corporate partners globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Business education
• Executive education
• Management degree programs
• MBA programs
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition fees from Master's programs including Master in Management (€57,700 total), Master in International Finance (€47,500), and specialized Master's programs ranging from €24,850 to €41,350
2. Executive Education: Executive programs including Executive Masters (18 months), Executive Certificates (12 days), and executive short programs (2-5 days) for professionals and organizations
3. Summer School Programs: Short-term summer programs for youth and professionals covering topics such as Data Science and AI, Luxury Management, FinTech, and Corporate Finance
4. Custom Corporate Training: Custom programs and corporate training solutions for organizations delivered through Executive Education division
5. Incubation Services: Startup incubation and acceleration services including HEC Paris Incubateur, Startup Launchpad, and various startup programs
6. HEC Foundation Donations: Philanthropic donations through HEC Foundation supporting scholarships and institutional initiatives. Average donation of €200

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

HEC Paris is a private business school offering degree programs (Master in Management, specialized Master's, MBA, Executive MBA), executive education, custom corporate training, summer/youth programs, and startup incubation services. Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the institution delivers business and management education across multiple campuses globally.

Product overview

HEC Paris is a leading French business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs and professional education. The school operates a core Master in Management (Grande Ecole) program alongside specialized master's programs including Finance (ranked #1 globally), Marketing, Strategic Management, Sustainability, Data Science & AI, and Entrepreneurship. It offers full MBA and Executive MBA programs with sector-specific specializations (Healthcare, Energy, Luxury, AI). The school extends its reach through Executive Education, HEC Academy (youth and summer programs), and maintains research institutes focused on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Organizations, and AI/Data Science (Hi! PARIS). The institution also operates startup incubation and acceleration programs, collectively forming an integrated educational ecosystem from undergraduate through doctoral levels and lifelong professional learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEC Media Hub DARE: The editorial platform of HEC Paris launching with research-based insights, bold ideas, and inspiring stories from the HEC community.
• HEC Paris Incubateur
• HEC Paris Startup Launchpad
• Hi! PARIS
• Sustainability & Organizations Institute (S&O)
• HEC Academy

Products and services

• Master in Management (Grande Ecole) Two-year Grande Ecole master's program providing comprehensive business and management education with specializations in corporate strategy, finance, marketing, sustainability, and digital innovation. Targeted at pre-experience graduates.
• Master in International Finance Specialized Master in Finance ranked #1 worldwide (QS 2026), preparing graduates for careers in capital markets and corporate finance. 100% employment rate upon graduation; median GMAT 715; 90% international students.
• Master in Accounting, Finance & Management Specialized master's program with 520 hours of instruction covering accounting and finance; targeted at graduates with 3-24 months of work experience.
• Master in Economics & Finance Economics and finance specialization master's program within HEC Paris' Grande Ecole tradition.
• Master in Marketing Strategic marketing specialization master's program preparing students for marketing leadership roles.
• Master in Strategic Management Strategic management specialization master's focusing on corporate strategy and business policy.
• Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation Sustainability-focused master's program addressing environmental and social challenges in business contexts.
• Master of Science Data Science & AI for Business X-HEC Joint program with École Polytechnique covering data science and artificial intelligence for business applications.
• Master of Science X-HEC Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship-focused master's program designed for future startup founders and innovators; B1 French level recommended.
• Mastère Spécialisé Médias, Art et Création French-language specialized master's program covering media, arts, and creative industries management.
• Mastère Spécialisé/LLM Droit et Management International French-language specialized master's combined with LLM in international law and management.
• Double Degree Programs Joint degree options including Data & Finance X-HEC, M2M HEC-Yale, Management & Business Law HEC-Paris 1, and Management & Public Affairs HEC-FU Berlin.
• MBA Full-time MBA program with specializations including Advanced Management, Deep Tech & AI, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Strategic Marketing, Strategy, and Sustainable & Disruptive Innovation.
• Executive MBA Executive MBA program with specializations in Healthcare, Energy Transition, Luxury, AI, Finance, Service Excellence, Scaling, and Board Governance for senior managers and executives.
• Executive Education Continuing education offerings including Executive Masters (18 months), Executive Certificates (12 days), and short programs (2-5 days) covering Management & Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Executive Coaching, Sustainability, and Digital/Data/AI; plus custom corporate training.
• HEC Academy Youth programs, summer schools, and online courses including Junior Entrepreneur Bootcamp, Financial Literacy, Youth Leadership, and specialized summer programs in Finance, Luxury, Sustainability, and Data Science.
• HEC Paris Incubateur & Startup Launchpad Incubation and acceleration programs for early-stage ventures including HEC Incubateur, Startup Launchpad, Meta AI Startup Program, and Women Entrepreneurs for Good.
• MBA Life Sciences Scholarship (Sanofi partnership) Scholarship offering 10 annual scholarships covering 75% of tuition fees for the HEC Paris MBA, targeted at physicians, life sciences researchers, pharmaceutical executives, and medical technology engineers to develop dual expertise at the intersection of health and business management. Launched June 2026 in partnership with Sanofi.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average starting salary €103K for MIF graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Sanofi and HEC Paris launched the 'Sanofi MBA Life Sciences Scholarship' offering 10 annual scholarships covering 75% of tuition fees for the HEC Paris MBA. The program targets candidates from scientific and medical backgrounds including physicians, life sciences researchers, pharmaceutical executives, and medical technology engineers to develop dual expertise at the intersection of health and business management.
• Mohammed VI Polytechnique University (UM6P)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026UM6P launched an ESG certification program in partnership with HEC Paris under Morocco's National Agency for Strategic Management of State Holdings (ANGSPE) initiative. Designed for focal points within public establishments and state-owned enterprises. Program began April on Rabat campus continuing in June at HEC Paris through September 2026.
• IndiaAI Mission / MeitYcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026IndiaAI Mission under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology partnered with Station F and HEC Paris for Global Acceleration Programme. Selected 10 Indian AI startups (healthtech, climate tech, edtech, satellite intelligence, cognitive AI) for three-week online preparation followed by three-month Paris residency with mentorship and investor access.
• Chancen InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Chancen International and HEC convened stakeholders to advance student financing dialogue in Rwanda, supporting access to education financing for students.
• Station FcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2026Station F, Paris-based startup campus, partnered with IndiaAI Mission and HEC Paris for IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. Selected 10 Indian AI startups for three-month immersive residency at Station F in Paris with mentorship and European business development opportunities.
• Dow JonescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026HEC Paris and Dow Jones released 2025 Upper Mid-Market Performance Ranking evaluating 695 PE firms and 1,439 funds representing approximately $2.5 trillion in capital. Research led by Professor Oliver Gottschalg analyzed investor returns between 2012 and 2021.
• Daphni (Time4 Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026Daphni's Time4 fund (€50M first closing, target €100M) co-launched with associations Les Déterminés and Live for Good and academic partner HEC Paris. Fund targets entrepreneurs underrepresented in venture capital ecosystem in France with investments at pre-seed and seed stage.
• WorldlinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Worldline and HEC Paris launched second edition of 'Future of Money and Payments' Chair program. 100-hour certificate program funded and co-designed by Worldline with academic oversight from HEC Paris. Covers payment fundamentals and emerging fintech topics including AI, blockchain, and digital wallets. At least one graduate transitioned to full-time position at Worldline.
• Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHi! PARIS is the Center on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence for Science, Business and Society created by Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) and HEC Paris, joined by Inria (Centre Inria de Saclay).
• École PolytechniquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programs including Master of Science Data Science & AI for Business X-HEC and Master of Science X-HEC Entrepreneurs. Students benefit from well-rounded education, strong network, and world-class faculty from both institutions.
• Yale School of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM2M HEC-Yale double degree program allowing students to earn degrees from both HEC Paris and Yale University.
• Qatar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEC Paris, Doha celebrates 15-year partnership with Qatar Foundation in 2025. Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended anniversary celebration. Partnership aims to foster innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship in Qatar and the region.
• Multiple Academic PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEC Paris maintains academic partnerships globally including CEMS (Global Alliance in Management Education), PIM (Partners in International Management), and exchange agreements with top universities worldwide for double degrees and student exchanges.
• Corporate Partners (Recruitment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive corporate partner network for recruitment and talent pipeline. Companies recruit directly through campus, participate in career fairs, and engage with students through projects and mentorship programs.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INSEAD: Closest direct competitor to HEC Paris: French-founded, multi-campus (Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) business school with comparable global MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education portfolios serving the same international student and corporate client base.
• London Business School: Direct competitor with similar profile: London-based, highly international student body (similar to HEC's 90% international MIF cohort), strong finance and MBA rankings, and overlap in executive education offerings for European and global corporates.
• ESSEC Business School: Direct French competitor offering comparable Master's in Management, MSc Finance, and Executive Education, with multi-campus presence (France, Singapore, Morocco) that mirrors HEC's international structure.
• ESCP Business School: Direct French peer with multi-city European campus model (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw). Competes head-to-head for the same European Master's, MBA, and executive education market.
• IMD Business School: Swiss-based direct competitor focused on executive education, MBAs, and EMBA programs. Comparable in program mix (heavy executive education weighting) and target segment of senior global executives.
• IESE Business School: Direct competitor in European MBA and Executive Education space; comparable two-year MBA, EMBA, and global executive programs targeting similar international cohort and corporate clients.
• EDHEC Business School: French Grande Ecole peer with strong finance and risk management specialization, competing in MSc Finance and Master's in Management segments; smaller scale than HEC but directly comparable program portfolio.
• IE Business School: Madrid-based international business school competing in the same international Master's, MBA, and Executive Education segments; comparable digital learning infrastructure and global recruitment footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Top-ranked global incumbent in MBA, Executive Education, and finance specialty programs; competes with HEC for the same elite international applicant pool and corporate executive training budgets, but at much larger scale and with broader portfolio.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Global incumbent and category leader in MBA, Executive Education, and Stanford LEAD certificates. Competes with HEC for top-tier international candidates and corporate custom programs, with stronger Silicon Valley positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hecparis
• Facebookfacebook.com/HEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hec-paris
• Instagraminstagram.com/hec_paris
• Xx.com/hecparis

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

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