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Explosive growth (1970-1999)

Toward internationalization and recognition… (2000- …)
Explosive growth (1970-1999)
The beginnings of a proud history (1907-1969)
 

1997

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The Virtuose teaching approach is introduced, integrating new technology into MBA students’ experience and making laptop computers everyday work tools. This is a first in Quebec.

1997

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The School receives the Grand Mérite de la feuille d’or award from the Quebec chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

1997

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Another Canadian premiere: the opening of the trading room, one of the best-equipped in the academic community, with sophisticated software and 24 workstations supplied with near real-time financial data.

1996

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The School’s new ultra-modern home on Côte-Sainte-Catherine is opened. The ceremony is attended by Quebec Premier Lucien Bouchard.

1996

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The School is admitted to the Conférence des Grandes Écoles de France as an associate member.

1994

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The International Advisory Board is created to help guide the School’s internationalization strategy.

1987

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A new range of short graduate programs is launched. Today there are nine of these specialized graduate diplomas (D.E.S.S.).

1979

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The first international student exchange agreement is signed with ESSEC in Paris, the forerunner of the Passport to the World exchange program.

1976

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The MSc in Administration is launched. It now offers 18 specializations.

1975

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The Research Office is founded. The PhD in Administration is launched, jointly with three other Montréal university-level institutions.

1973

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The Chair of Small and Medium-Sized Business, the School’s first, is founded. Today there are 25 such chairs and some 30 research units and knowledge transfer centres.

1970

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The School’s second home, at 5255 Decelles, is inaugurated by Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa, in the midst of the October crisis.

1970

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The School offers a certificate in Administration. Today HEC Montréal has 21 certificate programs.


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