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Full-time MBA

Structure


The program is divided into 4 segments totalling 54 credits.

Segment 1: Acquire fundamentals

Duration: 7 months (32 credits)

Explore and master management tools and practices as part of a team. You will acquire advanced skills that will help solve real, complex business problems in all types of organizations and businesses.

 
These courses and the integration activity are compulsory.
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Integration activity: HEC Challenge

This course will enable you to synthesize, integrate and apply the knowledge acquired on the fundamentals through the carrying out of a mandate with a company or an organization.

Segment 2: Refine your strategic thinking

Duration: 3 and a half months (12 credits)

Build on the fundamentals in line with your career goals. 

You can:

  • Follow one of the four specializations and obtain a certification in addition to your diploma;
  • Create your personalized pathway.

Each option offers the possibility of taking courses from the following categories:

  • Managing Projects (preparation for PMI certification exams);
  • Creative Destruction Lab (supporting the development of a tech start-up);
  • Campus (immersion in a foreign business culture or group cycling adventure to explore sustainable business models in Québec).
 
Course offerings may vary.
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Sustainable development and strategy

To obtain the associated certification, you must complete a total of 6 courses:

  • 1 compulsory specialization course;
  • Minimum 3 optional specialization courses;
  • Maximum 2 electives.

Compulsory specialization course

Optional specialization courses

Electives

Managing Projects

Creative Destruction Lab

Campus

  • MBA International Campus
  • MBA Campus Bike tour

Other options

Any courses from other specializations.

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Finance and strategy

To obtain the associated certification, you must complete a total of 6 courses:

  • 1 compulsory specialization course;
  • Minimum 3 optional specialization courses;
  • Maximum 2 electives.

Compulsory specialization course

Optional specialization courses

Electives

Managing Projects

Creative Destruction Lab

Campus

  • MBA International Campus
  • MBA Campus Bike tour

Other options

Any courses from other specializations.

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People management and strategy

To obtain the associated certification, you must complete a total of 6 courses:

  • 1 compulsory specialization course;
  • Minimum 3 optional specialization courses;
  • Maximum 2 elective courses.

Compulsory specialization course

Optional specialization courses

Electives

Managing Projects

Creative Destruction Lab

Campus

  • MBA International Campus
  • MBA Campus Bike tour

Other options

Any courses from other specializations.

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Digital transformation and strategy

To obtain the associated certification, you must complete a total of 6 courses:

  • 2 compulsory specialization courses;
  • Minimum 2 optional specialization courses;
  • Maximum 2 electives.

Compulsory specialization courses

Optional specialization courses

Electives

Managing Projects

Creative Destruction Lab

Campus

  • MBA International Campus
  • MBA Campus Bike tour

Other options

Any courses from other specializations.

Segment 3: Explore leadership principles and practices

Duration: throughout the program (6 credits)

Become a more impactful and influential leader by immersing yourself in HEC Montréal’s rich business ecosystem.

Our personal development workshops are unique in Québec. They start with a coaching program that pairs you with a high-profile manager.

 
All workshops are compulsory.

Segment 4: Apply your learning

Duration: 1 and a half months (4 credits)

In keeping with your professional interests, you will work in a small team on a complex, experiential integration project within an organization.

This mandate is a unique opportunity to put to good use the knowledge and skills you have acquired during the program, and to expand your professional network.

 

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Program details

Type
MBA
Level
Graduate  
Credits  
54 Credits
Schedule
  • Full time
Time
  • Day
Instruction mode
  • On-site
Location
  • Downtown