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Program Structure

The program is structured into four compulsory phases worth a total of 57 credits. Each credit is equivalent to 45 hours of course work, projects and exams. Courses are grouped into four (4) phases. Phases 1, 2 and 4 are part of the core curriculum, whereas Phase 3 provides students with an opportunity to specialize in a given area of expertise.

Comprised of over 600 hours of courses, HEC Montréal’s MBA provides an intense experience from which students will undoubtedly reap the rewards. Organized into six-week sessions rather than into semesters, the program provides an original and efficient approach that doesn't waste any time.

Phase 1 – The role of the manager and business fundamentals	16.5 credits
Through business simulations, students spend an intensive week managing a business and, in so doing, discovering the many facets and complexities of management. Students gain familiarity with the business fundamentals and essential management skills.	Course list

Phase 2 – Management of operational and strategic issues	15 credits
Students master analytical techniques, get to know the principal functions of a business, and gain a comprehensive understanding of business organizations and their environments.	Course list

Phase 3 – Acquiring a Distinctive Skill

22.5 crédits

This phase provides students with the opportunity to acquire a distinctive skill and to tailor their profile to their career goals and interests. This can be achieved by selecting a predetermined specialization or by creating a unique profile from the available courses.
Note: Students can choose their electives either in French or in English

HEC Montréal One-Year MBA:
12 courses
Supervised Team Project

Specialization Tracks

Analysis of the Economic Environment
Corporate Finance
Energy Management
(offered in english only)
Entrepreneurship
Human Resources Management
Information Technology Management
International Business
Investment and Portfolio Management
Management
Marketing
Operations and Logistics Management
Project Management

Supervised consulting field project

Through the supervised consulting field project, students make their mark as they carry out a five-week business consulting mandate.
Since 1997, over 300 consulting mandates have been carried out for some 200 private, public and non-profit organizations.

4.5 credits
Testimonial

Special project

Students who opt for a special project carry out a study, analysis or consultation mandate, applying the concepts, management models and techniques learned throughout their studies.

Phase 4 – Corporate social and environmental responsibility

3 credits

Students reflect on the contemporary issues of our society, be they individual, political, economic, social or technological.

Course list

COMPULSORY COURSES Core curriculum	ELECTIVES Specialization tracks
Phase 1 (16.5 credits) Phase 2 (15 credits) Phase 4 (3 credits)	Phase 3 (22.5 credits) HEC Montréal Intensive MBA 12 courses + Supervised consulting field project