HEC Paris has just announced the launch of its new accelerated 12-month MBA program.

The French business school, which is considered one of the top MBA schools in Europe, offers several graduate business degrees including the MBA, the Executive MBA, the TRIUM Global Executive MBA, and several PhD programs. 

The new course will serve as a shorter alternative to its flagship 16-month MBA, and is aimed at professionals who wish to return to work sooner. 

In order to be taught over a more condensed timeframe, the course structure will consist of five Intensive Courses taught over 3-day blocks, four times a year, which will be held on campus in Jouy-en-Josas or at the HEC UK Alumni House in London

The program will also offer a narrower range of customization.

However, as with the 16-month program, students will have the choice of seven specializations: Strategy Marketing, Strategy, Data and AI for Business Transformation, Advanced Management, Sustainable and Disruptive Innovation, Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Equally, students will be able to avail of HEC Paris’ networking events and career development service. 

Commenting on the newest addition to their list of programs, Associate Dean of MBA Programs at HEC Paris, Brad Harris said: “Our MBA program has always been one that prioritizes quality alongside student choice and flexibility, and this new offering stays true to those aims. We quietly tested this option for several cycles and are confident that we can deliver a transformative experience in a way that aligns with prospective students’ goals as well as the expectations of organizations seeking to sponsor high-potential talents. We’ll continue to innovate our curriculum and programs to fulfill our purpose of building leaders with the character, competence, and courage to change the world.”

The program will cost approximately $109,000, the same as the 16-month MBA.

Admissions for January 2025 intake are currently open.