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HEC Paris offers a Master’s in Sustainability and Social Innovation. This is one of the best college if you are applying for MiM in Spain. The program is designed for aspiring changemakers. The highlights of the program are-

• Best Education in Social Innovation and Sustainability
• Customizable Program
• Diverse Changemaking Ecosystem
• Development of Career in Business Environment
• Compact Class Size

Class Profile

The size of the class is 54. 77/ students are international students and 60/ students are women. The average age is 23 years. 

Course Content 

The curriculum broadens knowledge on key issues related to Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Business Environment. The curriculum consists of core modules and electives. The core modules are Bridging Sustainability & Business: The SASI Festival of Ideas, Climate, Social & Biodiversity: How to triple crisis shape the business environment, Evidence-based Inquiry: Research as Detective Work, and Time to Act.

The electives are- The Changing Business Environment, Design Thinking for Innovation, Critical Thinking and Persuasive Communication, The Research Track, Test Your Start-up: Turning your Idea into a Startup, Climate, Resources, and Governance, Social Innovation, Social Responsible Investing, Sustainable Operations Management, Strategy for Sustainability: Shaping Innovative Business Models, Data Science for Sustainable Business, Social Impact Assessment, Frameworks for a Sustainable Paradigm Shift, Sustainable Corporate Finance, Impact Investing, Climate Economics and Finance, Extra-Financing Reporting, Decarbonization and Climate Change Strategies for Organizations, World Food System: Seminar and Simulation of Negotiation, Economic Growth, and Capitalism in the Era of Climate Change, Diversity and Inclusiveness, Energy Management in the Company, Transformation and Leadership, Social Innovation at Work, Systematic Shocks & Sustainable Development, Sustainable Urban Development and Innovation,and IA and Impact. 

Concentration Tracks– The concentration tracks are Intrapreneurship Track, Research Specialization Track, and Impact Entrepreneurship Track. You can also target schools for MBA in Spain. 

Introductory Management Course– Introductory Management Courses are offered in Strategy, Finance, Accounting, and Marketing.

International Double Degree– Students can pursue a double degree in Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment. 

Study Trip– Every year students go on a study trip to witness sustainable development and issues ecological challenges surrounding the businesses.

Faculty of the Program

• M.Vermeulen- Affiliate Professor
• H. Musikas- Affiliate Professor
• E.Matta- Associate Professor
• S.Aflaki- Assistant Professor
• B.Allaz- Professor
• X.Boute- Affiliate Professor
• A. Canadian- Professor

Cost of Program and Financial Aid

 The cost of the program is Euro 28,750. The fees cover Academic Fees, Student Service fees, and Administrative Fees.

Financial Aid

The financial aid options are-

• HEC Foundation Excellence Scholarships
• The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
• Prodigy Finance
• Local Scholarships
• CMA-CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon
• Brain Capital
• Loans

Admission Requirements 

The admission requirements are- 

• Degree Certificates
• Academics Transcripts
• Resume
• GMAT/GRE scores
• IELTS/TOEFL scores
• Two Letters of Recommendations
• Non Refundable Application Fee

The HEC Paris Master’s in Sustainability and Social Innovation is open for talented and hardworking candidates from any field. Professional experience is not mandatory, but it will be appreciated. 

Career Opportunities

93/ students were employed within three months of graduation. 78/ students found work opportunities in their native countries. The average starting salary was Euro 57,000. Around 300 companies participated in the hiring process. 

The leading hiring sectors were Consulting, Public Sector, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, and Energy and Utilities. 70/ students were employed in Europe, 10/ students were employed in The United Kingdom, and 10/ students were employed in America.

The top hiring companies were Amundi Asset Management, DEG, EDF, Eurogroup Consulting, GreenFlex, Google, GRI, Kering, Octopus Investments, Roland Berger, Scor, The Boston Consulting Group, Toyota, and Viadeo.

Career Development Center

The three pillars of the Career Development Center are Career Exploration, Career Preparation, and Job Targeting. The services offered by the Career Development Center are- Upgradation of Personal Profiles, Resume Review, and Designing, Career Counseling Sessions, Networking, Company Presentations, Company Treks, Career Fairs, and Information Sessions on sectors, companies, and industries.