Online admission application – Short graduate programs at the master level
Interested in applying for admission? Take a few moments to read this essential information and begin the process with confidence!
You will need to send us some documents a few days after submitting your application. Start gathering them now.
Select the short graduate program that interests you:
Data Science and Business Analytics
Documents related to your education
You do not have to provide documents for studies completed at HEC Montréal.
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A copy of your official transcripts
- Canada: the transcripts must include all grades up to the most recent, including incomplete programs and courses taken in a university exchange program.
- International: The transcripts for all years of university studies, scanned in vertical layout (portrait) and placed in a single PDF document in chronological order.
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A copy of your university diplomas.
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A list of courses you are currently taking outside HEC Montréal. For each course, specify the name of the institution and the term.
Documents related to your professional experience
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An updated CV.
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Proof of your professional titles (e.g., order, association), if applicable.
Proof of compliance with language requirements
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A copy of your transcripts to prove that you meet one of our criteria, unless you completed college (CEGEP) in Quebec.
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A result from either an English test or an English program that corresponds to an intermediate-advanced level and was obtained within the past two years. Official scores on tests taken outside HEC Montréal must be sent directly by the issuing organization.
Letters of recommendation
At least two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or, if that is not possible, from persons in your work environment.
Allow sufficient time for those providing a recommendation to complete and submit your recommendation.
Cover letter
A document including answers to the questions below. Each answer must be typed and no longer than one page. Suggested format: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing.
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Choice of study program: What professional and intellectual concerns motivate you to pursue a degree in this program? Explain your choice.
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Career goals: What type of job do you want to have after completing your management degree (e.g., type of business, positions, and responsibilities sought)?
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Work experience (optional): If you have work experience that is relevant to your application, please describe it briefly.
Translation of documents
We require an official certified translation for any document drafted in a language other than French or English.
Who can certify the translation?
- The consulate or embassy of the country of origin
- A member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
- An official translator
Doing Business at the International Level
Documents required for admission to the Short Graduate Program – Doing Business at the International Level
Documents related to your education
You do not have to provide documents for studies completed at HEC Montréal.
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A copy of your official transcripts
- Canada: the transcripts must include all grades up to the most recent, including incomplete programs and courses taken in a university exchange program.
- International: The transcripts for all years of university studies, scanned in vertical layout (portrait) and placed in a single PDF document in chronological order.
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A copy of your university diplomas.
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A list of courses you are currently taking outside HEC Montréal. For each course, specify the name of the institution and the term.
Documents related to your professional experience
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An updated CV.
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Proof of your professional titles (e.g., order, association), if applicable.
Proof of compliance with language requirements
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A copy of your transcripts to prove that you meet one of our criteria, unless you completed college (CEGEP) in Quebec.
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A result from either an English test or an English program that corresponds to an intermediate-advanced level and was obtained within the past two years. Official scores on tests taken outside HEC Montréal must be sent directly by the issuing organization.
Letters of recommendation
At least two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or, if that is not possible, from persons in your work environment.
Allow sufficient time for those providing a recommendation to complete and submit your recommendation.
Cover letter
A document including answers to the questions below. Each answer must be typed and no longer than one page. Suggested format: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing.
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Choice of study program: What professional and intellectual concerns motivate you to pursue a degree in this program? Explain your choice.
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Career goals: What type of job do you want to have after completing your management degree (e.g., type of business, positions, and responsibilities sought)?
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Work experience (optional): If you have work experience that is relevant to your application, please describe it briefly.
Translation of documents
We require an official certified translation for any document drafted in a language other than French or English.
Who can certify the translation?
- The consulate or embassy of the country of origin
- A member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
- An official translator
Logistics
Documents required for admission to the Short Graduate Program in Logistics
Documents related to your education
You do not have to provide documents for studies completed at HEC Montréal.
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A copy of your official transcripts
- Canada: the transcripts must include all grades up to the most recent, including incomplete programs and courses taken in a university exchange program.
- International: The transcripts for all years of university studies, scanned in vertical layout (portrait) and placed in a single PDF document in chronological order.
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A copy of your university diplomas.
Proof of compliance with language requirements
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A copy of your transcripts to prove that you meet one of our criteria, unless you completed college (CEGEP) in Quebec.
-
A result from either an English test or an English program that corresponds to an intermediate-advanced level and was obtained within the past two years. Official scores on tests taken outside HEC Montréal must be sent directly by the issuing organization.
Letters of recommendation
At least two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or, if that is not possible, from persons in your work environment.
Allow sufficient time for those providing a recommendation to complete and submit your recommendation.
Cover letter
A document including answers to the questions below. Each answer must be typed and no longer than one page. Suggested format: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing.
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Choice of study program: What professional and intellectual concerns motivate you to pursue a degree in this program? Explain your choice.
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Career goals: What type of job do you want to have after completing your management degree (e.g., type of business, positions, and responsibilities sought)?
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Work experience (optional): If you have work experience that is relevant to your application, please describe it briefly.
Optional documents
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An updated CV.
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Proof of your professional titles (e.g., order, association), if applicable.
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A form indicating a second choice of specialization. First check whether you are eligible to apply for admission for the desired term for your chosen specialization, and whether you meet its eligibility requirements. Your second choice will only be considered if you are denied admission for your first choice.
Official results of an admission test
Translation of documents
We require an official certified translation for any document drafted in a language other than French or English.
Who can certify the translation?
- The consulate or embassy of the country of origin
- A member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
- An official translator
User Experience
Documents required for admission to the Short Graduate Program in User Experience
Documents related to your education
You do not have to provide documents for studies completed at HEC Montréal.
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A copy of your official transcripts
- Canada: the transcripts must include all grades up to the most recent, including incomplete programs and courses taken in a university exchange program.
- International: The transcripts for all years of university studies, scanned in vertical layout (portrait) and placed in a single PDF document in chronological order.
-
A copy of your university diplomas.
-
A list of courses you are currently taking outside HEC Montréal. For each course, specify the name of the institution and the term.
Documents related to your professional experience
-
An updated CV.
-
Proof of your professional titles (e.g., order, association), if applicable.
Proof of compliance with language requirements
-
A copy of your transcripts to prove that you meet one of our criteria, unless you completed college (CEGEP) in Quebec.
-
A result from either an English test or an English program that corresponds to an intermediate-advanced level and was obtained within the past two years. Official scores on tests taken outside HEC Montréal must be sent directly by the issuing organization.
Letters of recommendation
At least two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors or, if that is not possible, from persons in your work environment.
Allow sufficient time for those providing a recommendation to complete and submit your recommendation.
Cover letter
A document including answers to the questions below. Each answer must be typed and no longer than one page. Suggested format: Arial 12, 1.5 spacing.
-
Choice of study program: What professional and intellectual concerns motivate you to pursue a degree in this program? Explain your choice.
-
Career goals: What type of job do you want to have after completing your management degree (e.g., type of business, positions, and responsibilities sought)?
-
Work experience (optional): If you have work experience that is relevant to your application, please describe it briefly.
Translation of documents
We require an official certified translation for any document drafted in a language other than French or English.
Who can certify the translation?
- The consulate or embassy of the country of origin
- A member of the Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec (OTTIAQ)
- An official translator
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada: $108.51
International applicants: $336.14 (fees are higher due to the complexity of analyzing the application)
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These fees are subject to change without notice and are not refundable.
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Payment methods accepted: credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), debit cards, dual function cards (credit-debit).
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Prepaid cards are not accepted.
- Takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes
- Only from a computer
- You can leave your application and return later without losing anything.
An email regarding the documents to be submitted will be sent within three business days of the application being submitted. This may take longer due to statutory holidays.
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In the email, you will find your HEC Montréal student ID number. This student ID number will allow you to access your HEC en ligne account.
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You will then have five business days to submit the required documents in PDF format (PDF, 200 KB) through HEC en ligne > Documents > Documents Upload.
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Only complete applications will be reviewed.
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Certain original documents may be requested when you arrive.
You will receive an email no later that 6 weeks after the admission deadline. This message will notify you that a letter has been submitted in your HEC en ligne account.
You have been offered admission?
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You don't have to respond to the offer.
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Your legal status in Canada determines the tuition fees you will have to pay. Check if you need to provide any documents to confirm your status.
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You may submit a recognition of acquired competencies (RAC), if applicable and if your program is eligible.
Are you now ready to submit?