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By choosing HEC Montréal, you are joining an environment where sustainable solutions are developed to address the challenges facing our societies. Access our unique expertise, which is driven by interdisciplinary research teams that draw their strength from their diversity and openness to the world.
Choose a leader in management research
Our research teams excel in all areas of management. They work in a world-class infrastructure comprising 36 chairs and 26 transfer hubs and research groups. The results of their work are shared with the student community and the business world. They enrich society as a whole through strong and productive relationships with organizations of all types. As a result, HEC Montréal enjoys internationally recognized leadership.
3rd
in Canada
5th
in the French-speaking world
44th
in the world
According to the Financial Times (FT) Research Insights ranking of the best business schools in 2025.
Train with top-level specialists
The research activities conducted at HEC Montréal enhance the quality of our academic programs by updating the knowledge imparted by our teaching staff. Experts in management, these individuals are also leading educators.
“The faculty members know each other well and are accustomed to collaborating on multidisciplinary projects within research clusters. This creates practical synergies. As a result, I was put in touch with experts whose expertise complemented that of my research supervisors. This is a good example of the opportunities I would not have elsewhere but at HEC Montréal.”
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Nicolas Pinsonneault, PhD student
In 2025, Nicolas Pinsonneault received the Irma-LeVasseur – Relève de Réseau Environnement distinction due to its performance in developing or improving environmental knowledge or activities.
To meet the challenges of our time
HEC Montréal prioritizes management research activities in which it has the potential to excel and which address current societal issues.
- Agility, growth and sustainability of organizations
- Sustainable transition and business ethics
- Digital transformation
- development and public policy
If you choose HEC Montréal for your research training, you will contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge on one of these priority issues. In addition, you will equip yourself with the tools and strengthen your ability to work within both professional and research teams.
“Our research teams are dedicated to addressing contemporary and strategic issues with rigour and creativity, thereby consolidating our international leadership in the field of management research. Our collective ability to conduct high-level research while responding to the challenges facing society and the business world is a testament to the vitality and commitment that drives our community.”
–
Caroline Aubé, Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer Office
Support tailored to your needs
We offer attentive and encouraging guidance. You will benefit from the supervision of an experienced faculty member, who will work closely with you throughout your program of study.
“My Master's supervisor opened the doors to a rich research environment for me. I was able to attend numerous events, such as conferences organized by chairs, transfer hubs, and associations. These were all opportunities for me to forge rewarding relationships with other students.”
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Anais Blanchard, Master's degree in Management
An environment where diversity is a strength
49%
of faculty members are from abroad.
39,2%
are women.
HEC Montréal encourages diversity in all areas of its activities. This is evident in our research teams as well as in the projects they develop. For example, they may work with our partners to promote the inclusion of women in the management of sports organizations, or even to make digital services accessible to the functionally illiterate.
“I appreciate the fact that my research environment welcomes people from diverse backgrounds who bring a variety of perspectives. This promotes greater open-mindedness, renews our outlook, and neutralizes bias. As a result, our research teams are better equipped to understand complex realities and carry out relevant projects.”
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Joé Martineau, Chair in Organizational Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence
