The bustling beach metropolis of Tel Aviv attracted 19 HEC Paris MBA students for a week-long trek. Organized by S18 Israeli students, the trip provided the perfect opportunity to meet with a range of startups, unicorns, innovation centers and big tech players all founded in Israel. We packed our schedule with nine company meetings and… Continue Reading
Shikha Malhotra talks about what it's like to do an international exchange at the HEC Paris MBA
During the last leg of my MBA at NUS Business School Singapore, I decided to do an international exchange at one of the oldest and most prestigious business schools in Europe – HEC Paris, an institution known for its globally influential alumni. While an exchange in Europe is incredibly exciting, I was a bit nervous… Continue Reading
From tears to triumph, the 2019 MBA Talent Show proved to be one of the most impressive events on the HEC Paris MBA calendar, as well as a wonderful send-off for our September 2018 batch. The theme of this year’s show was the MBA’s Game of Talents, based on the Game of Thrones. Participants (both… Continue Reading
The MBA Retail and Luxury Club visited some of the most glamorous brands in the French capital
When the opportunity arises to spend a week delving into the inner workings of some of the world’s most notable brands, that opportunity must be grabbed with both hands. With our sights set on understanding the “savoir faire” of each brand’s maison, 19 HEC Paris MBA students and myself headed to some of the most… Continue Reading
Even on a rainy November day, the Louvre’s glass pyramid, set against the backdrop of the historic Palais du Louvre, has to be one of the most breathtaking sights in Paris. It’s here that the September 2018 intake of HEC Paris MBA students are gathering for a day of culture and art history, before heading… Continue Reading
He is the man who “revolutionized how the world consumes content,” according to Forbes. Netflix, his thunderously successful TV and movie streaming service, got its start in 1997, when Reed Hastings had a $40 late fee at his local video store and realized there had to be a better business model for DVD rentals. Twenty-two… Continue Reading
The City of Lights has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world to spend the festive season. From ice-skating in La Défense to sipping a vin chaud by the banks of the Canal St Martin, we’ve put together some of our top recommendations for making the most of Paris this holiday… Continue Reading
A nationwide fundraising campaign showing solidarity with fallen military personnel and the victims of terrorist attacks came to HEC Paris last week. Members of the campus community purchased 230 blue paper flowers, otherwise known as the Bleuet de France, in honor of Veteran’s Day and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace. They raised… Continue Reading
Most people would think that completing an MBA at one of Europe’s top business schools is stressful enough. However, Nicole Pense, MBA ’19, decided that her 16 months at the HEC Paris MBA would be the perfect time to earn her degree and start a family. She graduated on time with both a job offer… Continue Reading
The HEC Paris MBA is proud to announce that it is #1 in Europe, and #3 in the world, out of the 160 schools worldwide surveyed for The Economist’s 2019 Which MBA? ranking. “We are incredibly honored by this accolade,” says Associate Dean Andrea Masini. “We have maintained our lead in the categories where traditionally… Continue Reading
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