Student Life

Student Associations

Students at HEC Montréal are sure to experience countless memorable moments. They will face new challenges, develop new skills and establish a network of friends for life, thanks in no small part to HEC Montréal’s student association, l’Association des étudiants du MBA HEC Montréal. Students are encouraged to take part in the organized events and become active members of the HEC Montréal community.

HEC Montréal is home to a large number of student interest groups and associations, as diverse as they are dynamic.

Join the existing MBA networks (Facebook.com, LinkedIn), enrich the online community with your photos or videos (Flickr, YouTube, Dailymotion, Metacafe, TonTuyau, Espace.Canoë.ca, etc.), or share your thoughts through blogs or forums.

Extra-curricular Activities Offered by the Office of the MBA Program

• Welcome activities for international students
• Welcome Week and Weekend (mid-August)
• Business Managers Conference
• Preparatory courses: Excel, Accounting Model (in French only)
• Workshops:
  • Effective Presentations
  • Teamwork
  • Winter in Quebec
  • Understanding the HEC Montréal Culture
  • Using a laptop at HEC Montréal

Competitions

• John Molson MBA International Case Competition
• Cerebration : National University of Singapore Global MBA Challenge
• L'Oréal Challenge
• Financial Post MBA Portfolio Management Competition 

HEC Montréal Student Services and International Student Affairs are a gold-mine of information on a number of topics:

• Finding housing that meets your needs

Life in Montréal

Photos : Hussein Abdallah

Although Montréal is one of North America's least expensive cities to live in, it offers one of the highest standards of living, and its charm is ever-present year-round. Known affectionately as the “City of Festivals”, Montréal boasts a rich intellectual and cultural life. It is a safe city, a great place to live, and home to: Over 70 ethnocultural communities Over 70 languages spoken in addition to French and English 60 international organizations 17 000 international students The second-highest number of consulates in North America, topped only by New York City An International Quarter and the Cité du multimédia, both in the heart of the cityMoreover, Montréal: is the aerospace capital of Canada, and, visited by 7 million tourists a year Montréal is a welcoming, world-class city with so much to offer. Current Weather Conditions and Forecasts www.tourisme-montreal.org vieux.montreal.qc.ca www.madeinmtl.com www.mtl12.com