FAQ
Online Programs 18+
Please read our FAQ sections for further information regarding the admission process, the curriculum or the payment.
HEC Paris Online Programs are intensive interactive courses taught entirely in English. All participants are expected to be proficient in English as you will be working and exchanging with an international cohort.
In order to benefit in full from the interactive online experience, applicants should be able to understand spoken language with relative ease and express themselves fluently and spontaneously. An overall CEFR level C1 is therefore required.
One of the following documents can be provided to fulfill the English language requirement:
- Evidence of mother tongue* (e.g. passport)
- Evidence of English as the language of instruction of your current / most recent degree (e.g., transcript/certificate of enrolment) or
- English language proficiency test score report (TOEFL or TOEIC or IELTS or Cambridge or Duolingo)
If you have any question as to the acceptability of an English language report, please contact the Admissions Team at admissionsummerschool@hec.fr.
* The status of native speaker (English mother tongue) applies to citizens (passport holders) from a majority English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom) who are automatically considered to meet the minimum English language requirement. Please simply upload a copy of your passport to the relevant field.
In certain cases, the Admissions team can also grant a phone/ visio interview to evaluate English language proficiency. Please note that if we require an interview for English language evaluation purposes, the application decision can take longer.
Applications for the online programs open about three months before the program is due to take place.
Candidates who have pre-registered will be informed when applications open so that they can submit their application shortly afterwards. Note that eligible candidates will be accepted on a rolling basis so we advise candidates to apply early. Please check below for questions on Eligibility.
The Admissions team will strive to get back to all applicants quickly. Applicants will receive admission results within two weeks after having successfully submitted their application.
Please note that if we require an interview for English language evaluation purposes, the application decision can take longer.
The HEC Paris Online Programs welcome diverse participant profiles. Participants included university-level students, recent graduates and young professionals up to the age of 30 who are seeking to discover a new domain.
The online pedagogy is designed to take into account differences of age and experience. The average participant is 23 years old. At minimum, participants must be 19 years of age at the start of the program and have at least one year of post-high school studies under their belt.
Participants should carefully choose programs of interest when applying. Once admitted to a program, changes cannot be accepted.
Yes, participants are required to ensure that they have a personal civil liability insurance that covers them for the duration of the program. When you sign the Terms of Sale you agree to procuring this insurance should you not already have coverage.
Full payment of the program fees is required within fourteen days after receiving official notice of program admission in order to confirm your place in the program. Payment occurs online by credit card. Bank transfers can also be accepted.
Please plan your program application date accordingly and in the time period when you will be prepared to make payment. Please contact the admissions office should you have difficulty for any reason.
Payment of the €50 fee per application occurs by credit card at the time of the online application. Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
Students attending HEC Paris partner institutions are exempt from the application fee if the application is made before the indicated deadline.
A participant has fourteen (14) days from the day of program payment to withdraw. In such a case, HEC Paris will reimburse all academic fees paid to HEC Paris in the course of the agreement, unless the withdrawal request is received on or after the start of the Program.
Any such request to withdraw a participant’s registration must be sent by email to Elyse Michaels-Berger at summerteam@hec.fr. Students will then be asked to complete Annex 1 to the Terms of Sale and provide documentation from their bank.
The above information is included within the Terms of Sale. All participants are required to read and agree to the Terms of Sale, provided in full at the time of purchase.
Students may consider taking additional insurance to cover their potential cancellation, including for medical reasons, after the above cited withdrawal period.
The HEC Paris Online Programs offer a flexible alternative for students and young professionals leading busy lifestyles around the globe. They are professor-paced, composed of interactive online modules each week which can be completed at your convenience in advance of the classes, and weekly live-time class sessions on Zoom with the professor and the rest of the international cohort.
These live-time sessions are a compulsory element of the program and 100% attendance is expected for successful program completion. In the case of exceptional authorized absence, participants are expected to stay informed of work and assignments.
As the day and time of the live-time sessions, as well as the workload, may vary, please consult the program page for details.
Student readings are provided in eletronic copy. If students wish to purchase additional recommended books, this is at their own charge.
HEC Paris Online Programs are intensive, leading to the award of 2 ECTS credits over a five-week period. Students are required to attend all live-time classes and fulfil the other assignments to earn credits.
For eligible credit transfer, students should verify with their home institution that any credits earned will be applicable.
Participant evaluation criteria is communicated in each syllabus. Criteria can include the following elements: attendance, participation, individual and/or group assignments, final exam / presentation.
Programs culminate in final projects and/or team presentations. This may vary from program to program. Please consult the program page under the section Assessment.
Participants of our Online Programs who successfully validate the program will earn a smart digital certificate upon program grading. This can be shared with schools or potential employers in a secured, digital format.
Only verified digital certificates are provided upon successful program completion. A paper copy of the certificate will not be provided.
An electronic copy of transcripts and the Certificate will be made available to students via a secure server in the month following program close.