Master of Business Administration

HEC Montréal’s full-time MBA is an intensive one-year program designed to equip professionals with the skills and confidence to lead in today’s complex business environment. The MBA program combines academic excellence with hands-on learning. Students benefit from a diverse, international cohort and gain real-world experience through company-based projects. The program offers the flexibility to specialize in sustainable development, finance, people management, or digital transformation—or to create a personalized path by selecting courses across all four areas.

Additional certifications, including preparation for PMI exams, are also available. Unique experiential opportunities, such as supporting a tech start-up through the Creative Destruction Lab-Montreal or exploring sustainability challenges in Quebec, enrich the learning journey. International study experiences and leadership development workshops further enhance personal and professional growth. Delivered in both English and French, the program also offers access to a strong business network in Montréal and beyond.

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 3 years’ full-time professional experience.
• Pass one of the admission tests: GMAT, GRE, or TAGE MAGE.
• Intermediate-advanced proficiency in English.

What You’ll Learn

• Master core management tools and practices through team-based learning and real-world problem solving.
• Participate in the HEC Challenge, a compulsory integration activity that reinforces business fundamentals.
• Refine strategic thinking by specializing in areas like sustainable development, finance, people management, or digital transformation—or create a personalized path.
• Gain hands-on experience through options like PMI exam prep, the Creative Destruction Lab, or international and local business immersion activities.
• Enhance leadership skills with unique, compulsory workshops and personalized coaching from experienced managers.
• Apply your knowledge in a final consulting field project, solving real business challenges and growing your professional network.