Business community 
Dare to innovate and do business differently

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HEC Montréal is at the heart of a creative and entrepreneurial business community. This influential network will recognize the value of your degree and give you many opportunities to shine. 

Driven by a shared ambition

Rooted in Quebec and globally minded, HEC Montréal occupies a unique place among North American universities. It contributes to the prosperity of our society by promoting a responsible, ambitious, and French-speaking business culture. It has trained several generations of students in management and supported thousands of entrepreneurial projects.

More than
115,000
degrees awarded since its founding
More than
14,000 
students
More than
9,000
people trained each year by Executive Education HEC Montréal
More than
450 
450 companies benefit from customized training programs

Entrepreneurship is in our DNA

HEC Montréal teaches business creation processes and innovative business models. It also immerses individuals in an environment rich in entrepreneurial resources and expertise. It propels their projects forward through accelerator programs with personalized support, mentoring, and cutting-edge knowledge sharing. Their unique characteristics are taken into account, including:  

  • Entrepreneurial acquisition and family businesses
  • Tech startups
  • Women’s entrepreneurship
  • Cultural diversity
  • Projects led by students 

Attuned to market needs

HEC Montréal has established a variety of partnerships with the business community. It is at the heart of a network of exchanges where knowledge, ideas, and expertise circulate. Companies seeking talent recruit on campus. Organizations commission customized training programs to address specific challenges. Others engage in projects with our research teams. All of these relationships enhance the quality of our programs by bringing them closer to professional practices.

Benjamin Prince

"We find ourselves at the heart of the business community, thanks to a faculty that is fully engaged in economic life and students from a variety of sectors. This immersion doesn’t stop here! It continues through community life, university competitions, consulting assignments, and networking events. In just one year, after arriving in Quebec, I landed my first job, joined a board of directors, and managed to build a strong and vibrant network."

Benjamin Prince, MBA graduate
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Our graduates: a true collective force

HEC Montréal graduates have made their mark around the world, in every sector of activity. They are known for their dedication to their alma mater. Many want to give back what they have received in a variety of ways: by mentoring or advising the next generation, or by making generous donations. 

HEC Montréal Foundation and Alumni Relations Office plays a key role in fostering this network by promoting a sense of belonging and a culture of engagement.