The Summer School offers two categories of programs:
Summer Programs – open to current university students and young professionals 18-28 years.
Youth Programs – designed for high school students 15-18 years.
HEC Alumni and their family members received 10% reduction on academic fees of all Summer & Youth programs. For applications submitted before April 1st, your Infinity Pass membership guarantees a 25% discount* on the academic fees.
*Limited to 10 participants per programme category.
Summer programs
Join an intensive two-week learning experience taught in English with accomplished international participants and benefit from HEC Paris expertise to acquire essential tools in a specific domain.
Constantly innovating to add relevant and impactful content to our portfolio, we are excited to share the four new programs that we have launched for 2024.
We would be delighted to welcome our alumni or their family members to these new programs with a special ‘launch’ discount of 25% on the academic fees.
Luxury Crafts : The Artisan Experience
New for 2024: The latest addition to our Luxury Portfolio, this program emphasizes the essential role of creation and crafts in the luxury sector. In collaboration with the workshops at Campus Versailles it addresses the specificities of the backbone of luxury which is craftsmanship. Participants will benefit from this hands-on learning experience through applied workshops and guest speakers from the luxury crafts sector.
Find out more about the Luxury Crafts program and how to apply.
Investing in the Arts : Cultural Philanthropy
New for 2024: Designed and delivered by international cultural professionals and entrepreneurs, this program examines how cultural philanthropy is transforming the arts on a global scale. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of fundraising and development in the arts and culture sector.
Find out more about the Cultural Philanthropy program and how to apply.
Sustainable Finance & Investment
New for 2024: A crucial new take on Finance and Investment, this program explores how the financial industry is reinventing and innovating to redirect capital towards accelerating the transformation of the economy toward a Net Zero world. Participants will learn how to build innovative financial solutions to shift investments towards a decarbonated economy that protects the biosphere and our livelihood.
Find out more about the Sustainable Finance & Investment program and how to apply.
Sustainability Marketing
New for 2024: Discover the steps of developing an effective market-appropriate campaign that will positively influence consumer behaviour. With a focus on best practices, participants will learn about the range of sustainability initiatives companies are undertaking, and how they are communicating those programs in different ways through compelling advertising, public relations, packaging, in-store signage & more.
Find out more about the Sustainability Marketing program and how to apply.
Youth programs
HEC Paris Youth Programs empower and equip students (15-18 years old) with tools and techniques to succeed in the 21st century. They may be taught in French or in English, depending on the program.
L'économie du Football
New for 2024: The Economics of Football goes beyond goals and trophies: it's a complex financial game between players, fans, club owners and agents. This fascinating new program taught in French will help you unravel the mysteries behind football money. By the end of the 3 days, you'll have a better understanding of the complexities of this industry and the role of the different stakeholders.
Find out more about L’économie du Football and how to apply.
Digital Entrepreneur Junior
3 days on digital entrepreneurship in French for high school students aged 15 to 18 who have an interest in the world of startups or feel an entrepreneurial aspiration and wish to transform it into creative energy. Several dates during the year!
Find out more about the Digital Entrepreneur Junior and how to apply.
High Impact Communication
This interactive online program offers high school participants aged 15 to 18 with a level B2 in English or above the opportunity to acquire essential strategies for communicating effectively in different contexts: professional, academic and personal. It provides a positive, supportive online environment for participants to gain in confidence, improve their fluency and acquire fundamental communication techniques which can be built on during the residential.
Find out more on High Impact Communication and how to apply.
Youth Leadership Initiative
This 1-week residential program enables high school students to benefit from an inspiring, interactive and international environment where they will strengthen their leadership skills and mindset. An English proficiency level C1 is required to be eligible for this unique on-campus experience designed to empower participants to become confident and effective communicators who are self-aware, socially responsible, engaged leaders.
Find out more about the Youth Leadership Initiative and how to apply..