Honest HEC Paris MiM Review’ 2025

Introduction

Dreaming of a global education in management but do not have enough working experience to pursue an MBA? A Masters in Management at HEC Paris can possibly be the best program for you. Having studied MiM at a top French B-school myself, I am happy to provide a brutally honest review of the HEC Paris MiM program.

MiM stands for Masters in Management. It is a master's course equipped with specializations to help you craft your niche. The HEC Paris Master in Management(MiM) program consistently ranks amongst the top MiM programs globally. 

Courses Offered

HEC Paris offers Masters in Management in multiple settings like:

• Master in Management (MiM): It is an 18-month program designed to develop intellectual and professional skills as an outstanding leader in companies and international businesses.

• CEMS Master in International Management: HEC Paris collaborates with CEMS offering the CEMS MiM where you spend one semester of your M2 in HEC Paris and another in a fellow CEMS member school. 

• Dual MiM or Dual Masters with Management: HEC Paris partners with universities across the globe to offer a dual degree in management with a specialization in different domains which gives an edge to your profile. Check out our List of Top 10 MiM Dual degrees for 2025. 

Location

The location of any University acts as a potential metric for its education and employability. 

Founded in 1881, this beautiful campus of HEC Paris was built in Jouy-en-Josas, Paris, France. 

Hec Paris campus is a bit far from central Paris. It is an hour-long ride from central Paris. This actually is a big pro for students since the accommodation is more affordable on the outskirts. 

It's a great advantage for HEC paris  to be in close proximity to Paris because it results in strong industry connections and thereby opportunities for its students. It also facilitates company projects, mentorship and career guidance from industry professionals resulting in several students getting placed at top companies located in Paris. 

Partners, Exchange Programs, and more!

HEC Paris is partnered with 220+  partner universities make it a favorable institute to study a Masters in Management as well.

HEC Paris MiM is popular due to its joint programs in alliance with CEMS and Dual Master degrees like 

• Economics and Finance
• Accounting, Finance and Management
• And Quantitative Economics and Finance, a joint program with Ecole Polytechnique, ENSAE, ENS Paris Saclay and Paris Sud University.

Brutally Honest Review Beyond the Rankings!

HEC Paris is one of the best business schools in Europe while the MiM program at HEC Paris is one of the best in the world! 

The MiM is one of the most popular programs at HEC Paris. It offers a diverse range of specializations like International finance, luxury management, and Data & Finance which equips the students with the necessary skills for the industry. HEC Paris also provides unique certification courses of about 4 weeks each. Some of the popular HEC Paris certifications are

• Influential Luxury
• Climate & Business
• Strategy for Impact
• Inclusive & Social Business.
• Energy & Finance and many more.

Did you know, at HEC Paris you can take a gap year and do 2 internships? Amazing right?

Diversity

The HEC Paris MiM program prides itself on its international student body. The MiM and MBA cohorts are extremely diverse, unlike other Top French B-schools. Every year students from more than 45 countries attend the MiM program, making HEC’s MiM program one of the most diverse in the world.

Career Prospects

Since HEC MiM is one of the world's best, the career opportunities after the program are immense. Several students get the highly coveted consulting and Investment banking jobs in the Middle East (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia)

Most students are employed right after post-graduation, either in Europe (Germany, the Netherlands), the Middle East or the UK. These are also the locations where HEC Paris has a strong alumni base.

Career prospects are stronger for candidates who opt for a gap year and pursue 1 or 2 international internships which gives a competitive edge to their profile.

Should you attend HEC Paris in 2025? 

Like every other university in the world, HEC Paris also has its set of flaws.

• Apprenticeship- Apprenticeships are very important and value-adding in an international student's life. However HEC Paris, unlike Essec Business School, does not allow international students to do apprenticeships.
• Acceptance: Let's say you decide to enroll in the MiM program at HEC Paris. Getting an admit is the tough part, but how do you do it? The MiM program at HEC has a very low acceptance rate and is a dream school for millions of people. The program is highly selective, so you need strong academic credentials and a compelling application to be considered.

Conclusion

If you're aiming for a top-ranked program with a strong focus on internationalization and career preparation, HEC Paris deserves serious consideration. Recently we went to HEC Paris for a campus tour so don't forget to check out our Honest HEC Paris Review on YouTube.

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