AMBA's Ambition magazine: Issue 3 2025, Volume 81

ACCREDITATION UPDATE 

DEAN DIALOGUE

FACTS & FIGURES

HEC Paris has around 4,500 students across its degree portfolio, with a further 8,000 taking part in its executive education offerings each year. Staunchly international, HEC Paris is a founding member of the Community of European Management Schools (CEMS) alliance and its renowned master’s in international management degree, first launched in 1989. More recently, it joined the Global Network for Advanced Management, where it is now one of 33 member schools based in 31 different countries. In 2017, the school launched its first fully online programme, an MSc in innovation and entrepreneurship. The degree is available on the Coursera platform, alongside several MOOC and certificate options.

What has AMBA accreditation and membership of the AMBA network meant for your school since it first achieved accreditation? “AMBA accreditation has reinforced HEC Paris’ commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in business education. It signals our global standards to candidates and partners and supports our strategic positioning among top‑tier institutions. “Membership in the AMBA network offers valuable opportunities for benchmarking, peer learning and collaboration. Through conferences and initiatives, we’ve connected with other leading schools to exchange ideas and shape the future of management education. This affiliation enriches our community and affirms our place in a select group of schools shaping global business education.” How would you describe your business school’s unique selling point to other members of the AMBA network? “HEC Paris blends academic excellence with purpose-driven leadership. Our strength lies in combining rigorous research, entrepreneurial energy and a highly international ecosystem anchored by a vibrant alumni network. “We develop leaders who are not only equipped to succeed globally, but who are also committed to driving meaningful change. Whether through our focus on sustainability, innovation or inclusion, HEC Paris stands out for cultivating responsible leadership within a collaborative and high‑impact environment.” Kristine de Valck Dean of degree programmes, HEC Paris

4,500 Approximate number of degree students at HEC Paris

340 Size in acres of the campus at Jouy-en-Josas

€230m Projected cost of newly announced campus upgrade project

268 size of the MBA class of 2026

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