The school describes its 16-month MBA programme as a multicultural experience. Students spend half the programme on the core course and then have the opportunity to choose from more than 80 electives in the second half. They may, if they wish, join one of 35 international exchange programmes with business schools worldwide. While studying, students are divided into small teams. Jean-Loup Ardoin, head of the MBA programme, believes this is an essential aspect of HEC's multicultural experience.
Faculty select the teams which usually consist of different nationalities.
HEC is also keen on the language aspect of its programme. Courses are taught in both French and English and students are encouraged to have a grasp of a third language.