Cyril Arrosteguy, HEC MBA alumnus from the Class of 2020, has been making waves in France. The former engineer has gone into the business of nurseries, using his organizational savvy and leadership skills honed at HEC to spearhead the opening of several “micro-nurseries” all across France. We spoke with Cyril about the inspiration for his successful business and how the HEC Paris MBA prepared him for the life of an entrepreneur! Tell us about your business! A micro-nursery is a form of childcare for young children aged 2.5 months to 3 years, accommodating up to 12 children daily. Spaces are a ..read more

We are pleased to report that the HEC Paris MBA has ranked #5 in the world, according to the latest 2024 QS Global MBA Rankings. Out of 315 programs in 48 countries, the HEC Paris MBA scored 98.3 out of a possible 100 points. This score places the HEC Paris MBA in the top 1.6% among business schools across the world. Areas of Excellence for the HEC Paris MBA Earning 99.8 out of a possible 100 points, the HEC Paris MBA’s Return on Investment rating is based on the average student’s previous salary, the cost and duration of the program, and an average salary growth and ..read more

What is MBAT? The MBA Tournament, or MBAT, is an annual three-day event traditionally attended by top business school students from across Europe. Also known as the MBA Olympics, this year it was attended by MBAs from across the world, with students joining us from NYU Stern and National University of Singapore. With competitions including Basketball, Table Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Weight-lifting, Rowing, Soccer, a variety of video games, card games and Chess, there is truly something for everyone. Organized entirely by HEC MBA students, the 2023 MBAT Core Team consisted of 31 students who d ..read more

Classes are over for the summer and many of our MBAs have remained hard at work, applying skills acquired in the HEC classroom to roles at companies around the world. Summer internships give participants a chance to test out a career path, grow their network, and make meaningful contributions. With positions from Paris to Sao Paolo, five students from September 2022 and January 2023 intakes share how they are spending the summers, how they found their roles, and how you can find your own perfect internship during your time in the HEC Paris MBA. Arthur Branco, MBA ’24 Arthur Castelo Branco ..read more

This year, 294 MBAs graduated in a celebration that will not soon be forgotten by members of the HEC community. In the growing heat of early summer, participants gathered on our 340 acre campus to celebrate alongside their fellow graduates, family members, friends, and HEC professors and staff. Coming in from all over the world (the Class of 2023 is made up of 67 nationalities), classmates greeted each other warmly and caught up on the latest as they helped adjust each other’s caps for a photo op with Dean Kristine De Valck. “During the pivotal 16 months of my MBA, I have forged lifelong frie ..read more

In April, HEC Paris MBA student-led clubs plan events around their club’s theme and current agenda. Often a networking boon, clubs connect with companies who welcome them to their offices (or hold an online meeting) and treat them to a presentation and Q&A. In-person events provide an opportunity for participants to experience the environment and culture of a given company, not to mention a city. Opportunities for group lunches and a bit of sightseeing also present themselves, so MBAs can spend time among classmates. In many cases, it’s yet another way for alumni to connect with current s ..read more

Participants join the HEC Paris MBA Program to change their lives and transform their careers. It could be to level up their skillset, or to perform an epic MBA triple jump (sector, location, and role change), but all are looking for meaning and purpose in their professional lives that is unique to their own path. We explore different sectors that attract our participants and how HEC Paris gives students the tools and resources to contribute to their success.   What is Consulting? Consulting attracts all kinds of profiles but is not for everyone. The hours are long, the work itself deman ..read more

On an early December afternoon, students filed into the high-ceilinged offices of J.P. Morgan at Place Vendome in Paris, to join staff for an interesting discussion. Organized and moderated by current HEC Paris EMBA candidate Anna Safaryan, Vice President of Payments and Sales for France and Belux, the evening was an opportunity for members of the HEC student body to engage with the global banking company on issues of gender diversity and inclusion. Organizing such an event was important to Anna, who heads the French chapter of “Women on the Move-Men as Allies” within J.P. Morgan, a program t ..read more

The HEC Foundation awards more than $1 million in scholarships every year, to help attract the world’s top students to the HEC Paris MBA. With the help of the Foundation and the HEC Paris Scholarship of Excellence, recipients are empowered to transform their careers and excel in today’s business world. Three current students tell us what being awarded the school’s merit-based scholarship has meant to them. Fabian Landert, MBA ’24 FABIAN LANDERT 1. Home City and Country: Frauenfeld, Switzerland 2. Previous Education: Bachelor of Law (University of Lucerne), Bilingual Master of Law (Universit ..read more

  Nathan Bailey, Strategy MBA Summer Intern, Nike, Hilversum, Netherlands Nathan Bailey Prior to joining the MBA program at HEC Paris, I was a Manager in KPMG’s digital strategy team, named CIO Advisory, based out of San Francisco. My clients were mainly those in the tech industry and I gained experience in strategic, product management, and program management roles. I am a basketball and football/soccer enthusiast and also have been enjoying traveling more frequently since coming to Europe. How did you learn about the internship? I found the internship linked on our MBA Focus das ..read more