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EXCHANGE & CEMS GUESTS2017 - 2018 Fact SheetOffice T59Iris RITTERDirector for International Affairsritter@hec.frOffice T57Nadia AFFRIInternational Program ManagerOutgoingTel: 33 (0)1 39 67 95 85affri@hec.frAgnès TOURNEIXStudent Affairs ManagerLegal staysFrench language coursesTel: 33 (0)1 39 67 97 76tourneix@hec.frOffice T55E X C HA N G EJean Christophe DOGUETExchange Program ManagerIncomingTel: 33 (0)1 39 67 70 47doguet@hec.frOffice T56Loli BRETONCEMS Program ManagerTel: 33 (0)1 39 67 96 35mib-cems@hec.fr1

HEC ONE OF THE LEADING BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN EUROPESpecialized in education and research in management, HEC Paris offers a complete andunique range of educational programs for the leaders of tomorrow:MASTERS PROGRAMS, MBA, PHD, EXECUTIVE MBATRIUM GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBAEXECUTIVE EDUCATIONOPEN-ENROLMENT AND CUSTOM PROGRAMS.Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry and founding member of Université Paris-SaclayHEC Paris has a permanent faculty of 138 professors, more than 4,400 students and over 8,000 managers andexecutives in training every year. HEC Paris is the first Business School in France to have received – as early as2000 – the prestigious Triple Crown Academic accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB.BENEFIT FROM A PERFECT COMBINATION OFSTATE OF THE ART RESEARCH WITH INNOVATIVETRAININGHEC’s faculty is dedicated to academic research andhas well-established expertise in all areas of business.This ensures that the courses provided are based on allthe latest developments within market disciplines.CHOOSE TO LIVE ON A GREAT CAMPUSThe campus offers an incomparable environment forstudents to learn, socialize and practice sports. Locatedclose to Paris and Versailles, the 300-acre woodedcampus is one of the largest in Europe.Make the most of a large international academicnetworkHEC Paris is an academic institution with aninternational outlook. We welcome every year morethan 350 exchange students on campus and offer theman exciting experience within our Master inManagement program.With prestigious academic partners worldwide HECoffers its students numerous exchange opportunities aswell as Double Degrees with top Business Schools.Additionally, HEC is co-founder of two majorinternational networks: PIM (involving more than 50world-class business schools) and CEMS (a strategicalliance of more than 25 leading business schools andover 70 multinational corporate partners).ENJOY THE POWER OF THE ALUMNI NETWORKFounded in 1883, the HEC Alumni Association is one of thelargest in Europe with more than 52,300 members of 132nationalities. It provides a platform for the exchange ofexperiences, ideas and information, facilitates entry intothe professional world and accompanies careeradvancement. services and events include careerguidance, personal coaching, career fairs and seminars,monthly meetings with business leaders and an annualinternational management forum drawing together majorsenior business executives, experts and internationalbusiness personalities. In order to ensure HEC Paris’international reputation and to maintain an active network,professional groups are organized in 78 countries of whichthe largest chapters are in Paris, New York, London,Shanghai and Hong-Kong AND THAT OF THE HEC FOUNDATIONCreated in 1972 by HEC Alumni, the HEC Foundation hasbeen recognized as a public interest organization by theFrench authorities. The HEC Foundation focuses onfurthering knowledge in management sciences andsupporting the development of HEC Paris with the followingpriorities:- Providing needs - and merit-based scholarships- Supporting research- Facilitating teaching by providing cutting-edge tools andresources to hire new faculty- Supporting HEC’s international development2

ACADEMIC CALENDARSEXCHANGEFALL 201728 - 29-30 Aug 2017 - Arrival on Campus(Housing check-in)Semester dates always include exam weekwhich is the last week of semester.31 Aug & 1 Sept 2017 - Mandatory Welcome Session4 September - 20 December 2017 - Semester period11-15 December 2017 - Exam periodSPRING 201824-25 January 2018 - Arrival on Campus25-26 January 2018 - Mandatory Welcome SessionStudents are strongly advised not to make anytravelling arrangement before they havecompeted all lectures and exams.They remain officially enrolled until the verylast day of the exchange.No exams will be re schedules because of anearly departure29 January 2018 - 25 May 2018 - Semester period21-25 May 2018 – Exam periodCEMS GUESTSPublic Holidays:1 & 11 November 201724 December 2017 - 2 January 2018Christmas - New Year’s break:(Campus is closed)FALL 201725, 26, 27 Sept 2017 - Arrival on campus (Check-in)28 August 2017 - Mandatory Welcome Session28 August – 1 September 2017 Block seminar4 September 2017 - 20 December 2017 - Semester periodSPRING 20181-4 February 2018 - Arrival on Campus (Check-in)5 February 2018 - Mandatory Welcome session5 February - 20 April 2018 - Semester period3

STUDY PROGRAMHEC Paris offers to Exchange students:A variety of disciplines of study: Fiscality & Law, Finance & Economics, Strategy & Management, Marketing,Accounting & Management Control, Operations Management & Information Technology, Decision Science &Information System, Management & HR, French Language and French Culture. Close links to the internationalbusiness world through companies participating in courses, conferences, business games, internships,recruitment sessions, etc.Course load and minimum requirement applies to Exchange students onlySemester: 24-30 ECTS - Annual: 55-60 ECTSStudent can choose freely between core courses and management electives among the following:Management Core courses 18h / 36h: 3 / 6 ECTSFoundation Core courses 18h / 36h : 3 / 6 ECTSElectives 18 h: 3 ECTSFrench language course 30h: 6 ECTS.Catalog release periods:Fall: June-July. Spring: beginning of December. Check our Intranet page for regular updates.Course selection is made on-line (when students are invited). Changes, “adds and drops” will be possible anytime before class starts, and right after the first lecture of each course. Changes will no longer be possible pastthe first lecture of each course.CEMS Gests: please refer to Cems.org and to Loli Breton, Program manager for CEMS at HEC regardingacademic and schedule info.EVALUATIONS, GRADING AND GPA CALCULATIONA 4 – ExcellentOutstanding performanceB 3.5 - Very goodAbove the average standardC 3 – GoodGenerally sound workD 2.5 - Satisfactory FairE 2 – SufficientPerformance meets minimum criteriaFX 1 – InsufficientFail (Credits non validated)F 0 – Fail (Credits non validated)Evaluations are based on class participation,orals, presentations, written exams, essays,projects or group reports.Credits are awarded to students havingobtained grades A, to E.Grades FX and F do not grant any credits.In the case of a re-take exam onlyapplicable to yearly students present oncampus, D is the highest passing gradeobtainable.4

LANGUAGELanguage of instruction: English or French. All core courses are offered in French and English. Electives areheld in French or English. French Language course: All international students are invited to take Frenchclasses, during their study at HEC offers beginner, intermediate and advanced level classes.CAMPUS FACILITIESFrench President Charles de Gaulleinaugurated the 250-acre wooded HEC campusin 1964Thereby HEC was becoming the first FrenchBusiness School to create a real campus outsideof Paris some 15 miles from Notre-Dame. TheHEC campus is located in Jouy-en-Josas, asuburban town on the South-West side of Paris,close to Versailles. Public bus available severaltimes a day from campus to Jouy-en-Josas trainstation, and HEC SAVAC shuttle service, from andto campus to the Massy RER C station and inParis. Trains to and from Paris: (approx. 45minutes). Check Intranet page for interactive trainnetwork map and buses schedules1 lecture hall of 500 seats, 21 Auditoriums1 Auditorium and 1 classroom equipped withvideo-conference system13 classrooms seating 18/24 people11 classrooms seating 40/50 peopleLibrary with approx. 60 000 books and 740journals, CDs, PCs, etc.2 business bookshops, 1 printing centerA trading room (in collaboration withReuters)1 open-access computer room, networkedPCs throughout the campus, free Wi-FiA language resource center withworkstationsA 1000 m² reception/exhibition areaInfirmaryChapel5

INDOOR / OUTDOOR SPORTS ON CAMPUS1600 m² indoor sports gymnasium available: Climbing wall, fitness room with connected equipment, Dance, pingpong, karate, aerobics and yoga, cross-training. 10 000 m² of outdoor facilities include a Rugby pitch, two soccerfields, four tennis courts, an athletic field and a golf practice range. Off-site sports include, rowing, riding, skiing,sailing, golf. Poly Technique School’s swimming pool access. Exchange students may take part in these activitiesduring their exchange.Registration requirements:Medical Certificate signed by Doctor prior to arrivalvaccination recordsFee payable HEC Sports office: 30

ON & AROUND CAMPUS FOOD SERVICESUniversity restaurant seating 650 students, serves 2000 to 2300 meals a day (lunch and dinner)2 cafeterias serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches salads and pizzas. 1 bar.Supermarket is located across the street from campus as well as a hairdresser, a pizza restaurantand a beauty salon.Other shops and services located downtown include: post office, pharmacy, banks, restaurants, bakeryand train station.ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSESMandatory Housing insurance and liability: 35 –45 / year (Information upon arrival via Banks Forum)Approximately 5 /meal for breakfast, lunch & dinner, if taken at the students restaurant.Resident’s permit fee (If applicable): 58 The International Student Society events (optional): 80 /semester or 40 (if you open a bank account duringBanks forum). 120 or 70 for yearly students. Payable on-line via https://www.mybeespace.fr/Check with the International student’s society or visit their Facebook page: HEC International Student Society.ACCOMMODATIONOn-campus Accommodation available to rentGuaranteed to all Exchange and CEMS guestsPrices start from (2016):Room sharing (2 people): 290 /personSingles: 450 - 580 .Apartments (2 people)*: 350 /person.* With kitchen corner and private facilities.Those are in short supply and may not be offeredat time of reservations.Refundable deposit: 450 *Non-refundable processing fee: 250 **Required at time of reservationsOff-campus alternative available:http://hec.studapart.com/fr/hec/7

ADMINISTRATION (INSURANCES AND DOCUMENTS)Arrival Pack to be printed prior to arrival along with copies of documents such as:Passport, visa,OFII form (when applicable)European Social Security card (E.U Citizen),Health insurance,Medical certificate for sports practice.See Checklist on intranet page.Non-European staying in France for3 months or more, must register to the French Social SecurityThe fee is 215 (2016-2017) payable ecurity/homeRegistrationform.phpAn additional and compulsory travel insurancemust be provided, inclusive of:RepatriationPersonal liabilityHealthThe above coverage is compulsory.ExemptionsStudents from Quebec are exempted from thisregistration if they provide the SE401Q102 bis orform SE401Q106 from their home university.Students from Switzerland are exempted if theyprovide their Health insurance card. Civil liabilityinsurance is compulsory for all exchange students(European and non-European).Prior to semester starting, major banks gather onHEC campus to offer services to students such as:Current account openings, housing insurance(specific to HEC residence rooms), inclusive ofpersonal Liability, for a few more , this presentedas a package when opening an account. This iscalled: “The Banks Forum”.Legal stays and issues once on campusOur Student Affairs Manager helps students withvisa for renewal and resident permit (whenapplicable).