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Master in Strategic Management

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 With both academics and professionals teaching courses there is a good mix of theory and practice.
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Master in Strategic Management
Class of 2020
The program’s emphasis on putting theory into practice prepares you for careers in any field – whether you choose to join a start-up, large corporate or consulting firm. The tremendously diverse cohort in the program is truly inspiring and made my...
Master in Strategic Management
Class of 2020
We learn from real-life cases and are exposed to the business environment from very early on. You don’t learn generic frameworks; there is a precious added-value from the first-hand experiences of professors, who are often industry experts.
Joana-Lourenco
Master in Strategic Management
Thanks to the rich curriculum of the MSc Strategic Management, interview preparation given at HEC and the school’s endless networking opportunities, I will join the BCG office in Dubai after graduating Prior to HEC Paris, I graduated from NOVA School...
Jarl-Greve
Master in Strategic Management
Throughout the program, the MSc Strategic Management at HEC Paris excels at bringing leading researchers together with some of the best minds in the industry Prior to HEC, I completed a BSc in International Business at Copenhagen Business School, the...

Academic Team


In today's business environment, continual and rapid change is the norm. Globalization, financial instabilities, the evolution of digital business models, and the rise of new markets all contribute to significant uncertainties for established organizations. To navigate this terrain effectively, firms must be agile, embrace technological advancements, and embark on strategic endeavors such as mergers, acquisitions, and alliances.

These challenges underscore an increasing demand for strategic skills across various sectors:  

  • Multinational corporations must continuously refine their strategies and adapt their day-to-day operations.
  • Strategic consultancy firms must consistently demonstrate the value they deliver to their clients.
  • Investment banks and corporate venture capital entities must actively shape new partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.

Consequently, the current market requires the highest standard of technical training. The HEC MSc in Strategic Management meets this demand. This intensive 10-month program, conducted entirely in English, combines the teachings from world class HEC faculty with exposure to managers from top-tier international consulting firms and leading corporations. These corporate partners actively contribute to the curriculum through immersive business cases and a multitude of real-world company projects.  

Participants from diverse global backgrounds stand to gain immensely from the program's extensive international exposure, deep engagement with corporate partners, and the reputation of HEC Paris as a leading European business school.  

We look forward to welcoming you on campus.

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John Mawdsley
Master in Strategic Management
Academic Director

 
 

Around 70% of courses are taught by academic professors and researchers from HEC Paris and other universities and around 30% taught by professionals with key positions in the private or public sector:

  • John Mawdsley, Academic Director, Associate Professor
  • Rodolphe Durand, Professor
  • Pierre Dussauge, Professor
  • Vincent Fraitot, Associate Professor (education track)
  • Jean-Michel Gauthier, Professor
  • Oliver Gottschalg, Associate Professor
  • Eric Hazan, Global co-leader of McKinsey Strategy SL
  • Vasiliki Kostami, Associate Professor
  • Pepa Kraft, Associate Professor
  • Laurence Lehmann-Ortega, Professor
  • Helene Musikas, Associate Professor (education track)
  • Gonçalo Pacheco de Almeida, Professor
  • Bertrand Pointeau, Associate Professor (education track)
  • Bertrand Quelin, Professor
  • Olivier Sibony, Professor (education track)
  • Marc Vermeulen, Associate Professor (education track)
  • Georg Wernicke, Assistant Professor
  • Yeaton Matt, Assistant Professor
  • Matthew Yeaton, Assistant Professor
  • Michael Impink, Assistant Professor
  • Elie Sung, Assistant Professor
  • Yasir Dewan, Assistant Professor
  • Crystal Shi, Assistant Professor
  • Mungo Wilson, Associate Professor Oxford SAID Business School
  • Louis Faure, HEC alumnus founder of Eotekum
  • Anne Frisch, Associate Professor (education track)
  • Elie Matta, Associate Professor
  • Kamel Thomas, Principal BCG

Faculty

HEC Paris is one of the world’s top research schools in economics and management. Our faculty push the boundaries of knowledge by producing the highest quality research. They aim to have an impact on pedagogy, management practices, public policies and society at large.

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