INFORMATION SHEET 2016-2017
BBA PROGRAM
Updated November 2015
Experience HEC Montréal
HEC Montréal, the affiliated Business School of the University of Montreal, is a
French-language university offering internationally renowned management
education and research in French, English and Spanish.
With over a hundred years of history and three international accreditations, HEC
Montréal ranks among the world’s best business schools. At HEC Montréal, students
benefit from a quality education known for its pragmatic approach and relevance in
today’s world.
In HEC Montréal’s modern, dynamic and wired environment, every single detail, even
the architecture, has been carefully considered to make learning and growing as
individuals easier for students. Committed to sustainable development on all fronts,
HEC Montréal is eager to pass on sound values to tomorrow’s managers.
Our professors love to teach, but above all, they love seeing students succeed. That’s
why they promote dynamic learning based on practice and exchanges: blogs, wikis
and internet-based micro-sites are a few of the many learning tools used, which also
include simulations, debates, role-playing games, hands-on work, case studies and
oral presentations.
Threefold Recognition
HEC Montréal’s excellence in
business teaching and research is
recognized worldwide.
The School was the first in North
America to be awarded the three
most prestigious international
accreditations in its field: AACSB
International, EQUIS and AMBA.
International Rankings
AméricaEconomía
Expansión
Forbes
The Economist
The Princeton Review
A Stimulating Learning Environment
Coming to HEC Montréal is an opportunity to take advantage of a stimulating learning
environment and to experience Montreal, one of North America’s most creative and
welcoming cities.
Canada’s largest bilingual business library with
extensive online resources (292 databases,
81,694 periodical titles, etc.).
A trading room with real-time financial
data from Bloomberg and Reuters.
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HEC Montréal International
More than 450 exchange
students from 127 partner
institutions in 40 countries enjoy
HEC Montréal academic
experience and Montreal
cultural activities every year.
35% of the student body is made
up of international students and
permanent residents.
40% of HEC Montréal faculty is
from overseas.
Calendars
Exchange Key Dates
Semester Period
Nomination Period for Partners
Admission Letters
Application Period for Students
Course Registration
Orientation Session
BBA mid-semester exams
BBA mid-semester break
BBA final exams
Fall 2016
August 27 – December 20
March 1—May 1
End of April
May 1—15
June 2—13
August 24 – 25
October 19—25
October 26—November 1
December 7—20
Winter 2017
January 7 – April 30
March 1—October 1
End of September
October 1—15
November 3—14
January 5
February 25—March 3
March 4—10
April 19—30
School Closure
2016-2017
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Holiday Season
Easter
September 5, 2016
October 10, 2016
December 23, 2016 to January 3, 2017
April 14 to April 17, 2017
Academic Calendar
www.hec.ca/en/current_student/my_program/bbaacademic_calendars_course_directory/directory.html
Our academic year is divided into three semesters: fall, winter and summer.
The summer semester is not open to exchange students except for the Business French Summer School.
Business French Summer School
Language and Culture
Students should take advantage of their stay in Quebec to learn or perfect the French
language. We invite them to participate in a total immersion experience to acquire or
refine their writing and speaking Business French language skills.
Our Summer School is designed to address a wide audience (students, teachers,
executives, professionals, etc.) and does not require any prior knowledge of the French
language.
A 4-week French immersion program of about 135 hours of training and activities
featuring:
- An intensive 3-credit course focused on the four language skills: writing,
reading, listening and speaking.
- Interactive oral communication workshops
- Sports and cultural activities
- Company visits: Cirque Éloize|La TOHU, Radio-Canada TV Studios, Moment
Factory Multimedia, Virtuo 360, numerous small-medium sized companies
and socially-responsible companies.
Registration & Additional Information
Registration website: http://francaisaffaires-immersion.hec.ca/en/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EEFAHECMontreal
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Business French
Summer School Dates
July 18 to August 12, 2016
Registration Deadline
June 17, 2016
Early Bird Registration
May 15, 2016
Pay 25% of the cost before May 15
and get the chance to win a Samsung
Galaxy TAB4 tablet
Costs
Tuition Fee: $1,875 CA
Special rate for
exchange students: $880 CA
Optional Housing:
app. $33 CA/night (up to 30 nights)
Admission Process
Exchange Period
Nominations may be done for one semester or one full year.
Students cannot extend their stay once arrived in Canada.
Nomination Period
Fall semester (or full year): March 1 to May 1, 2016
Winter semester: March 1 to October 1, 2016
For full year nomination starting in January or difficulties respecting our deadlines, contact us.
Online Nomination
Partners must complete the online nomination via HEC en ligne.
Partner User ID and Password are the same every year.
A nomination guideline will be sent to partners prior to the nomination period.
Admission Letters
Upon nomination:
Partners will receive the admission letters by mail.
Students will receive a confirmation of admission and information on application by email.
Student
Application Period
Fall semester: May 1 to May 15, 2016
Student
Online Application
Students must complete the online application via HEC en ligne. No documents required.
Winter semester: October 1 to October 15, 2016
User IDs and passwords are directly sent to students.
For procedures:
http://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/pre-arrival_guide/
application_form/dossier.html
Immigration
Requirements
Exchange for one (1) semester (less than 6 months)
Neither a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) nor a Canadian Study Permit is required.
Transit Visa or Temporary Resident visa from the Government of Canada may be required.
Exchange for two (2) semesters (more than 6 months)
Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and Canadian Study Permit are required.
Students must begin the procedures as soon as they receive the official admission letter.
Transit Visa or Temporary Resident visa from the Government of Canada may be required.
For more information:
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/
pre-arrivalguide/immigrationdocuments/index.html
HEC Montréal
Admission Website
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/
international_exchange/prospective_exchange/index.htm
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Academic Information
Quebec Education System
In Canada, there is no integrated national system of education. Post-secondary education is the responsibility of provincial
and territorial governments.
In the province of Quebec, post-secondary studies are done part in college and in university. Students from outside Quebec
will complete the BBA program in 4 years (1-year preparatory plus 3-year BBA program).
Education Levels
Elementary
Secondary
University College
University (BBA Preparatory Year)
University (BBA Program)
Undergraduate Studies – Bachelor Diploma
University (MSc Program)
Graduate Studies – Master Diploma
University (PhD Program)
Graduate Studies – Doctorate Diploma
Students from Quebec
Students from outside Quebec
(years)
(years)
6
6
5
6
2
0
1
3
3
16 years of studies
2
2
18 years of studies
4
4
22 years of studies
ECTS Equivalence
HEC Montréal uses a credit-unit based system. Each academic year has a weight of 30 credits / 60 ECTS.
BBA Program
Last year of University College or preparatory year
1st year
2nd year
Cumulative Units
(Credits)
30
60
90
Cumulative Units
(ECTS)
30
120
180
120
240
3rd year (final year)
Studying in the BBA Program
BBA courses are mostly offered in seminar format and professors use different
teaching methods (lectures, case studies, class debates, simulations, etc.). Quantitative
disciplines use mainly examinations as evaluations, while qualitative disciplines put
more emphasis on individual and team work.
The BBA is intended as a full-time program and classes are offered mainly during the
daytime and week days. Class size is usually about 60 students.
Applied Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resources Management
Workload Requirements
Each course has a weight of 3 credits (6 ECTS). Local students take 15 credits (30 ECTS)
per semester; a minimum of 12 credits (24 ECTS) is required to be considered a fulltime student. A 3-credit course consists of 45 contact hours and an additional 135
hours of personal work for a total of 180 hours.
To comply with HEC Montréal regulations, the workload for exchange students is:
Minimum: 12 credits (4 courses, may include 1 language course)
Maximum: 18 credits (5 business courses plus 1 language course)
Note:
Specialisations
No more than 5 business courses are allowed per semester
No more than 1 language course is allowed per semester
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International Business
Information Technology
Logistics & Operations
Management
Management
Marketing
Professional Accounting
Quantitative Management
Technique
Language Requirements
Languages of instructions at HEC Montréal are French, English and Spanish
Students are not required to demonstrate any language
proficiency.
The recommended scores are given as indication only.
For business courses given in French:
Textbooks in English are sometimes used.
Exams can be written in English upon teacher’s approval.
English tests
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT)
IELTS
French test
TFI
Evaluation and Grading System
English Version
French version
Each course has its own means of evaluation. The best grades will receive
a grade of A+ or A, and the lowest grades will get a passing grade D (for
the BBA program) or an E, for failures. To calculate the GPA, letter
grades are converted back to numerical values on a scale of 0 to 4.3,
according to the chart besides.
Exams and Transcript
No retakes allowed for mid-semester or final exams.
Transcripts are sent to the home institution approximately 6 weeks after
the semester.
Numerical value
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
E
Recommended score
Minimum of 83
Minimum of 6.5
Recommended score
Minimum of 750
Mark
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0
Evaluation
Exceptional
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Fail
Course Registration
Registration Period
Fall semester: June 2 to June 13, 2016
Winter semester: November 3 to November 14, 2016
We recommend that students register as soon as the system opens since
registration for courses is on a first come, first served basis.
Business Course Offer
Course list for exchange students is available as of mid-May for the full academic year.
Updates are made prior to each semester.
Course list for exchange students:
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/pre-arrival_guide/
course_registration/index.html
Course Outlines
Prerequisites
Before registering for a course, students must make sure to meet the prerequisites.
Refer to the course portal: www.hec.ca/en/course/index.html
Business Communication For students wishing to improve their business language skills in French, English or
Spanish, we offer:
Language Courses
French Business Communication: Level 1 to 5
English Business Communication: Level 1 to 6
Spanish Business Communication: Level intermediate to advance.
The course has a weight of 3 credits. Only one language course per semester is allowed.
An Online Placement Test is required and must be taken during the Business course
registration period.
Registration Instructions
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/prearrival_guide/course_registration/index.html
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Medical & Health Insurance
It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students to purchase the Sun Life Company Health Insurance Plan from
HEC Montréal. The Health Insurance Plan covers prescription drugs, medical and hospital expenses. No other health
insurance plan is accepted.
Compulsory HEC Montreal Health Plan Cost
$371 CA for one semester
$536 CA for 2 semesters in the same academic year
Payment is required upon arrival by credit card or international bank card only (no cash accepted).
Cost is subject to change without prior notice.
Reciprocal Social Security Agreements
Countries listed below have reciprocity agreements with Quebec that allow students to be covered by the feeless
Quebec government health insurance plan: Régime d’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
To be eligible, students must have the nationality and residence of one of these countries. To validate their eligibility
and for further information, they must refer to the RAMQ website .
Before arriving in Canada, students must have the required document from their Country’s Social Security.
Upon arrival, students must provide the document and follow further procedures. Once the process is
completed, the compulsory premium will be waived.
Medical & Health Insurance Website
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/pre-arrival_guide/health_insurance/index.html
Accommodation
Assistance
Facebook: Housing for exchange students
Website: www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/pre-arrival_guide/housing/index.html
Email: logement@hec.ca
Limited On-Campus Accommodation
Information: www.hec.ca/en/current_student/practical_life/housing/residence/
Reservation: www.residencehec.com/en/
Off-Campus Exclusive offer
A limited amount of rooms are reserved for exchange students through a partnership with the company Get
Your Place. First come, first served.
Information: GetYourPlace
Living Expenses
Expenses
Insurance
Accommodation
Local transportation
Food
Personal expenses
Total
Average cost ($ CA)
370
2,800
230
2,000
1,000
6,400
On average, students should expect living expenses
to range from $6,000 to $7,000 CA per semester.
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Orientation
Located in the Heart of
Montreal
Mandatory Orientation
Fall semester: August 24 — 25, 2016
Winter semester: January 5, 2017
Program
Official Welcome
Administrative and Immigration Procedures
Campus Visit
Workshops
(First arrival tips, Academic expectations and How to enjoy winter in Montreal)
Orientation Website
www.hec.ca/en/international_student/international_exchange/
pre-arrival_guide/orientation_day/index.html
Welcome Activities
The student committee “HEChange” organizes fee-paying activities
for exchange students.
Although participation is on a voluntary basis, it is highly recommended.
For more information or to contact the student committee “HEChange”
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComiteHEChange
Website: http://hechange.ca/?lang=en
Email: HEChange@hec.ca
HEC Montréal is located right in
the heart of Montreal, a
cosmopolitan city with a
population of almost 2 million,
made up of more than 100
different ethnic communities.
Montreal is the second largest
university city on the continent
after Boston.
Vibrant, fast-paced and
historical, Montreal, with its
various impressive festivals and
its incredible nightlife, will
provide exchange students an
exciting adventure along with an
excellent educational
experience.
New York, Boston, Toronto,
Ottawa and other great North
American cities are within a few
hours.
International Student Mobility Fair
During the Fall semester, HEC Montréal organizes a colourful and dynamic
International Fair.
We will invite your students to participate and be creative when representing their
home university. Prior to the event, we will ask you to send supporting
promotional material and encourage your students to actively participate.
Language in Canada
Canada has two official
languages: French and English.
In the province of Quebec,
French is the official language.
In Montreal, French and English
speakers live side by side.
Montreal is also a multiethnic
city and therefore, multilingual.
Montreal International
Fly Me to HEC Montréal
Fly Me to HEC Montréal Video
Video Library
Photo Library
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Contacts
Mailing Address
For Students
Incoming@hec.ca
HEC Montréal
International Exchange Program
Student Services
3000, Chemin de la Côte-SteCatherine
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3T 2A7
For Partners
Jacqueline Lemay
Program Manager
Partnerships & Agreements
Jacqueline.Lemay@hec.ca
Phone: +1-514-340-6840
Websites
Geneviève Benoit
Coordinator Incoming & Outgoing Exchange
Student Advisor for The Netherlands & Oceania,
Special Agreements, Dual Degree & Triangle Program
Genevieve.Benoit@hec.ca
Phone: +1-514-340-6327
Carmen Brodeur
Student Advisor Incoming & Outgoing Exchange
Asia - Belgium & France - Mexico & South America
Carmen.Brodeur@hec.ca
Phone: +1-514-340-7138
Caroline Therrien
Student Advisor Incoming & Outgoing Exchange
Canada & USA - Eastern, Central & Western Europe
European Nordic Countries & UK
Caroline.3.Therrien@hec.ca
Phone: +1-514-340-6000 ext. 2422
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HEC Montréal
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and Students
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