New MBA-MIF Dual Degree at HEC Paris

HEC Paris  Business School just announced the launch of its new MBA-MIF program in a press release Monday. The 20-month program (16 months for the MBA and 10 months for the Masters in Finance) will provide students with an integrated curriculum, allowing for different tracks for students with different skills and experience levels. Within the MBA component of the program, students will be able specialize in entrepreneurship, strategy, or general management, and combine that with the finance specialization in the MIF component. Students will receive â€Å"early intensive training in finance, thereby enhancing preparation for banking and consulting interviews.† Upon completion of the dual degree program, students will receive an MBA and an MSc in International Finance. According to Jacques Olivier, HEC Paris Professor of Finance and Program Director, â€Å"The financial crisis has challenged business schools to find new ways to equip their graduates with the right set of knowledge, skills and values. HEC Paris has designed the MBA-MIF dual degree for young professionals who wish to acquire not only the general management education and leadership skills from a leading MBA program, but also advanced technical knowledge in finance to differentiate themselves from their peers. This unique combination will allow dual degree students to fast-track onto senior management positions within finance and consulting.† See the HEC Paris website for more information on the MBA-MIF program. For advice on how to get accepted to HEC Paris, please see our HEC Paris B-School Zone. Related Resources: †¢Ã‚  Which Business School Will Get Me to Wall Street? †¢Ã‚  Vault’s 2015 Banking Rankings †¢Ã‚  The Facts About Financial Services