Executive Education HEC Montréal ranks first in Canada for the second consecutive year in the Financial Times Executive Education 2026 ranking for its open enrollment programs for leaders, managers and professionals.
Globally, Executive Education HEC Montréal ranks 28th, up two positions, and has remained in the top 30 for three years. Its custom programs rank 4th in Canada and 13th in North America. It stands alongside some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, such as HEC Paris, London Business School, University of Oxford, INSEAD and IMD.
This recognition confirms the relevance of our approach and our ability to support organizations in a global context marked by uncertainty, complexity, and accelerated change. It also reflects our continued mission: to support decision-makers in exercising responsible, informed, and meaningful leadership, both locally and internationally.
Academic Rigor Serving Organizations
Executive Education HEC Montréal stands out for the strength of its theoretical foundations and its ability to translate them into practical learning for organizations. Its programs are built on leading management practices, continuous monitoring of emerging issues, and a deep understanding of real-world organizational contexts.
This recognition is the result of the exceptional commitment of our faculty and the high quality of teaching offered. It also reflects the strength of our strategic partnerships, which enable us to innovate and deliver programs aligned with today’s organizational challenges.
The expertise of instructors, combined with that of participants from diverse sectors, creates a rich and stimulating learning environment that fosters new perspectives, strategic thinking, and impactful solutions.
A High-Value Learning Experience
Executive Education HEC Montréal is recognized for its course design, a criterion for which it receives an excellent evaluation in the Financial Times ranking. Its programs combine flexibility, streamlined structure, pedagogical innovation, experiential learning, case studies, and peer collaboration to foster practical skill development and immediate real-world application.
This experience unfolds in an exceptional setting in downtown Montreal, a city known for its dynamism, creativity, and global outlook. At the Hélène Desmarais Building, participants benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative spaces, and an inspiring environment to step back, broaden perspectives, and develop transferable skills.
This ranking reflects the commitment of many teams and confirms HEC Montréal’s position among global leaders, enhancing the international reach of our institution.
About Executive Education HEC Montréal
At Executive Education HEC Montréal, we transform knowledge into impact.
For over 65 years, we have designed practical, strategic learning experiences rooted in today’s most pressing business issues. Ranked 1st in Canada and 28th worldwide in the Financial Times Executive Education 2026 ranking, we offer more than 80 short programs (1 to 9 days) covering the entire management spectrum. Programs are delivered in class, online, or directly in the workplace, in Montreal and internationally.
Each year, more than 9,000 leaders and 450 organizations choose Executive Education HEC Montréal to strengthen the skills, perspectives, and networks needed to make informed decisions, inspire teams, and drive organizational transformation.
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