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26 Sep 2014, 01:01
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| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog1: Negosim – Developing companies in a virtual world |
“Congratulations! You have been appointed to manage a company. You start Wednesday.” The opening words of Bernard Garrette’s introductory talk on Negosim– a computer-based business simulation exercise that MBA students take part in during their first few weeks at HEC Paris. Over the course of three days, students are placed into teams of 4 or 5, and then set about managing virtual companies that compete in international markets. The main objective? To create wealth for their virtual shareholders. During this short period of time, the teams will work through six quarters (eighteen months in real time), making six sets of important decisions. The students will be split into three different “universes”, comprising of ten firms, of different nationalities. As well as competing with their peers, students will face computer-simulated “local” competitors in their respective countries. What’s more, all firms operate in the same B2B industry: electronic devices.  Thrown into such fierce competition, you may be tempted to think that the best strategy would be to avoid contact with other teams at all costs. However, this is not the point of the exercise – in Negosim, companies not only compete, they co-operate. The teams will be expected to negotiate and sign outsourcing agreements, embark on joint-ventures, and form strategic alliances in order to progress and generate more wealth. The goal is to learn by doing. The teams have been purposefully selected so they are as diverse as possible – not only to simulate the real working environment of global businesses, but in order to create a wealth of different ideas. Students will progress by trial and error, putting into practice what they have only just begun to learn in the classroom, as MBA student and Negosim participant Vivek Goli says, it’s “a practice ground before we hit the real battleground.” 
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01 Oct 2014, 04:01
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| FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog1: The Best of Both Worlds: Working and Studying with the Part-time MBA |
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The Part-time MBA option presents professionals with the unique opportunity to carry out their MBA studies while allowing them to minimize time away from the workplace. Spending just one week per month on campus allows participants to learn in class one week and then directly apply the skills they gained at work the next. By working and studying concurrently, Part-time students gain instantly applicable knowledge – a benefit both for themselves and for their employers. As owner of his own asset management firm, Mathieu Dessallien decided to pursue the Part-time option to gain valuable business skills to progress his career. “Studying at HEC Paris will not only give me a diploma, it teaches me these competencies.” One of the most frequently mentioned benefits of studying Part-time is the opportunity to mix with students from diverse professional backgrounds: from lawyers, to entrepreneurs, and even classical musicians – the diversity of the classes offers a variety of professional perspectives. The range of nationalities in each intake is equally beneficial for developing a global outlook: by working and collaborating with peers from different countries and cultural backgrounds, students develop a truly international perspective – a key skill needed in today’s diverse world of business. The program presents students with the opportunity to learn, expand their corporate network, enhance their leadership skills, all while allowing them to maintain a balance between their work and personal lives. Alongside her Part-time coursework, Flore Fesquet is looking into the possibility of starting her own firm. “The Part-time option was good for me because it gave me the time to look into that [starting a firm] at the same time as studying, and it’s something I’m still considering.” If there’s anything to be learned from the Part-time participants it’s that one mold does not fit all. Studying Part-time allows students both the flexibility and the time needed to develop a personalized plan to progress their careers. |
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01 Oct 2014, 08:58
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HEC along with 21 Top Business Schools will be participating at the GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOLS E-FAIR in Association with the CEMS ALLIANCE
on 12-13th November 2014. It is a 24-hour virtual fair offered to all prospective students. This is a unique opportunity to interact with representatives and current students of the universities you are interested in.
Register now on the CEMS website.
on 12-13th November 2014. It is a 24-hour virtual fair offered to all prospective students. This is a unique opportunity to interact with representatives and current students of the universities you are interested in.
Register now on the CEMS website.
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