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
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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. | HEC Montréal One-Year MBA:
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| Analysis of the Economic Environment |
Supervised consulting field project Through the supervised consulting field project, students make their mark as they carry out a five-week business consulting mandate.
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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. |
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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. |
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COMPULSORY COURSES | ELECTIVES |
Phase 1 (16.5 credits) | Phase 3 |
Taken on a voluntary basis, preparatory courses are offered at HEC Montréal to help students bring their knowledge up to speed.
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Note: Praparatory courses ar not considered in the calculation of students' grade point average.
