Financial Times Global Ranking

For the third consecutive year, Executive Education HEC Montréal’s (ED) short term programs for leaders, executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs have come out on top in Quebec on the Financial Times’ list of executive education providers. This impressive ranking places ED among the greatest universities as HEC Paris, London Business School, Oxford Saïd, INSEAD and IMD.

Executive Education HEC Montréal came in third place in Canada and 29th worldwide, up once again from previous years’ global rankings, thus confirming its status as one of the top executive education providers.

“This status strengthens our visibility on a global scale and will open doors to some exciting business collaboration opportunities. This year’s ranking speaks to our ambition to remain at the vanguard of executive education offering innovative, world-class programs, anticipating and shaping the global trends of the future.”

Michelle Vaillancourt, Director of Communications and Programs at Executive Education HEC Montréal

Top programs for top business professionals

The calibre of the people who enrol in Executive Education HEC Montréal’s programs is second to none, making every course an opportunity to tap into the diverse experience of business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds. Participants are thus uniquely positioned to expand their contacts, learn from their peers and take advantage of a dynamic community.

“Our success is contingent on participants’ continuing to make us their preferred executive education provider. Executive Education HEC Montréal is also pleased to support organizations of all sizes operating in all sectors of the economy, both locally and internationally in their skill development and growth projects."

Serge Lafrance, Director, Executive Education HEC Montréal

A wealth of knowledge

Thanks to its locally and internationally respected experts, Executive Education HEC Montréal offers cutting-edge programs structured around teaching methods that are innovative. These programs are attuned to the realities of the modern business world, covering such topics as management in a remote work environment, the integration of artificial intelligence into business processes and the incorporation of ESG factors into business strategy.

ED grants its participants access to the expertise of international experts, half of whom are career academics and the other half business practitioners.

A team dedicated to providing a meaningful learning experience

The 50+ professionals who make up the Executive Education HEC Montréal team continuously optimizes the programs and services offered and supports participants in their professional development.

“My heartfelt thanks go out to our participants for choosing us time and time again, our instructors for their energy and engagement, and our entire team for their excellent work. Your contributions are essential to our ongoing success and to our commitment to empowering the leaders of today and tomorrow,” Lafrance added.

About Executive Education HEC Montréal

For more than 70 years, Executive Education HEC Montréal has been there to foster the growth of people and organizations. Its portfolio of over 100 short programs offered in class, online or in the workplace caters to the needs of 9,000 learners every year. Executive Education HEC Montréal, headquartered in the new Hélène Desmarais Building in downtown Montreal since fall 2023, is a member of UNICON, the leading global consortium for university-based executive education, with 115 members in 30 countries.

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