HEC School of Management EMBA
WCW Question:
Who reads the applications once they arrive at the business school? Are students involved in this process? Is it an individual or Board decision?
HEC Answer:
There is a pre-selection interview followed by a skill evaluation.
An interview is carried out by executives, teachers and alumni, during which candidates must present their personal project and what they expect from the programme.
Admission is decided by a Board.
WCW Question:
How would you describe the decision making process?
HEC Answer:
The pre-selection interview is a first selection before constituting the application form.
The second interview is carried out by a board composed of executives, teachers and alumni who can ask for an additional interview, which is carried out by a professional of recruiter.
All applications are submitted to the board.
WCW Question:
What criteria are used to evaluate good prospective candidates?
HEC Answer:
- Professional skills
- Character
- Motivation
- Communication
- Capacity of working in a team
- Leadership
- Desire to learn and to share their experience with other participants
WCW Question:
How important is the GMAT/TOEFL scores? Is there a minimum needed before a candidate should consider applying? Does it matter how many times a candidate sit these exams?
HEC Answer:
We require a score of 700 points at the TOEIC. No GMAT required.
A great number of our candidates already work in English.
WCW Question:
Does the school expect particular profiles from international students?
HEC Answer:
We expect our candidates to have a large experience in international management. Most of our students have worked in Europe and have already managed a firm in Europe or done business with foreign countries.
WCW Question:
What is the male/ female ratio?
HEC Answer:
13% women participants
WCW Question:
How many years of professional experience does the school prefer applicants to have?
HEC Answer:
8 years are required.
The average is 13 years of professional experience.
WCW Question:
How would the administration describe the strengths of the school? What makes the programme unique when compared with other programmes?
HEC Answer:
The Executive MBA Programme combines the wealth of experience of company directors with the conceptual insight of professors of the HEC School of Management. Close to a 100 senior-level executives and experts contribute actively to the program's evolution through case study discussions or by encouraging the participants throughout their group work to their final project.
The transversal approach on top management skills in an international environment and the strong insight on leadership make the programme unique.
WCW Question:
How would the current students describe the school and the programme? Are they content with the career services department?
HEC Answer:
They are very satisfied and are able to apply immediately new concepts and methods in their business.
45% of alumni recommend new candidates.
Most of them are promoted in their company and hold higher responsibilities.
WCW Question:
Who are the major recruiters on campus?
HEC Answer:
Does not apply
WCW Question:
What guidelines should candidates adhere to for the essays? 'Do's & Don'ts'
HEC Answer:
Does not apply
The candidates write one essay on their professional background and professional project.
WCW Question:
How important is it to stay within the designated word limit?
HEC Answer:
Of no importance, but we judge the capacity of synthesis in the essay.
WCW Question:
What role do the 'Letters of Recommendation' play?
HEC Answer:
They play a fundamental role. We call the recommender before the interview and discuss with him/her about the candidate.
WCW Question:
What is the function of an interview at your school, and what role does it play in the admissions process?
HEC Answer:
It is imperative, providing an additional way to evaluate candidates' personality and motivation.
WCW Question:
Are there unofficial/ official quotas allocated by country or region?
HEC Answer:
Does not apply
WCW Question:
Does your school have 'rolling' admissions or admissions 'rounds'? When is the best period for a candidate to apply? Are candidates penalized for applying in the last round?
HEC Answer:
We have four formats starting each year. Recruitment is permanent.
No penalties applied.
