HEC Lausanne
{{Short description|Swiss business school}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = HEC Lausanne
| native_name = École des hautes études commerciales
| image_name = Logo HEC Lausanne.png
| image_size = 250px
| established = 1911
| type = Public
| endowment =
| dean = Marianne Schmid Mast
| students = 3'300 Fact and Figures [http://hec.unil.ch/attachments/com/medias/hec-lausanne-fact-and-figures] (Retrieved 12 August 2016)
| city = Lausanne
| state = Vaud
| country = Switzerland
| coordinates = {{coord|46.522256831837|N|6.5841794013977|E|type:edu|format=dms|display=inline}}
| campus =
| website = [http://www.unil.ch/hec www.unil.ch/hec]
| secretary =
| affiliations = EQUIS, AMBA
}}
HEC Lausanne (standing for Faculté des Hautes études commerciales), also called the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne, is the affiliated business school of the University of Lausanne. Since 1911, HEC Lausanne has been developing teaching and research in the field of business and economics.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hls-dhs-dss.ch/textes/f/F10975.php|title=Université de Lausanne|website=Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse|access-date=10 October 2017}} HEC Lausanne offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees, as well as executive education, professional certification, and professional development programs, including a part-time Executive MBA, short, open courses, and tailor-made programs for organizations.{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/home/menuinst/a-propos/mission-vision-et-valeurs.html|title=Mission, vision and values|website=HEC Lausanne website|access-date=10 October 2017}}
It is considered as one of the 3 leading Swiss business schools, alongside the University of St. Gallen, and the IMD (International Institute for Management Development), also based in Lausanne.{{Cite web |title=University and business school ranking in Switzerland |url=https://www.eduniversal-ranking.com/business-school-university-ranking-in-switzerland.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=www.eduniversal-ranking.com |language=en}}
History
In 1537, the Academy of Lausanne was founded as a school of theology. In 1890, the Academy of Lausanne received the status of a University; economics was taught within the Faculty of Law. This period was strongly influenced by Léon Walras (1834–1910), the founder of the Lausanne School and creator of the general equilibrium theory. It was also the time of Vilfredo Pareto (1848–1923), the famous author of the concept of Pareto efficiency.
On April 15, 1911, the "Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales" (HEC) was founded by Léon Morf and Georges Paillard within the Faculty of Law. The same year, the school welcomed its 12 first students.{{Cite book|title = L'école des hautes études commerciales, à l'occasion de son XXVe anniversaire. Son histoire, son présent, son avenir.|last = Faculté de droit|first = Université de Lausanne|publisher = Direction de l'école|year = 1937|pages = 7}} Léon Morf, professor of management tools, public accounting, and financial mathematics was its first dean, followed by Georges Paillard.[https://wp.unil.ch/heclausanne100/histoire-dhec-lausanne/les-debuts-dune-grande-ecole/]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Over the years, professors like Henri Rieben, founder of the first department of European Integration, François Schaller, President of the Bank Council of the Swiss National Bank from 1986 to 1989, perpetuated the reputation of the school.{{Cite web|url=http://www.snb.ch/fr/mmr/reference/hist_bios_brp_fschaller/source/hist_bios_brp_fschaller.fr.pdf|title=François Schaller|website=Swiss National Bank|access-date=10 October 2017}}
Setting
HEC Lausanne is located on the University of Lausanne campus, on the western side of the Lausanne metropolitan area, with direct metro rail access to the center of the city.UNIL, [https://www.unil.ch/welcomecentre/en/home/menuguid/bienvenue-sur-le-campus.html Welcome to Campus] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927145433/https://www.unil.ch/welcomecentre/en/home/menuguid/bienvenue-sur-le-campus.html |date=2016-09-27 }}. Retrieved 2017-10-10 It overlooks Lake Geneva, a major pool for European industry, banking, trade and research. HEC Lausanne collaborates with the Swiss Finance Institute and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL - Management of Technology program), which are also based on the same campus in Lausanne.
Programs
= Undergraduate school =
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The three-year cycle has led to the issuance of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in a chosen specialization. The first two years consist of a common core curriculum in which students learn to master modern management tools and develop their critical thinking. In the third year, students may choose between two specializations:{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/bachelors|title=The HEC Lausanne Bachelors|access-date=10 October 2017}} BSc in Management or BSc in Economics.
HEC Lausanne's Bachelor's program in Economics emphasizes a quantitative approach, focusing on mathematical and statistical tools for economic analysis. The curriculum includes core courses like Econometrics and Statistical Methods for Economics. The program encourages an interdisciplinary perspective and offers opportunities for research initiatives. Graduates are prepared for careers in economic analysis, financial modeling, and data analytics across different sectors. Rankings from institutions such as the Financial Times{{Cite web |title=HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne - Business school rankings from the Financial Times - FT.com |url=https://rankings.ft.com/schools/455/hec-lausanne/programme-portfolio |access-date=2024-02-02 |website=rankings.ft.com}} and Eduniversal to HEC Lausanne's recognition in the academic landscape.
= Graduate school =
HEC Lausanne Masters of Science (MSc) include two to three semesters and a thesis that can be associated with a three- to six- month internship. All Masters can lead to a PhD program. HEC Lausanne offers the following Masters of Science (MSc) degrees:{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/masters|title=The HEC Lausanne Masters|access-date=10 October 2017}} MSc in Accounting Control and Finance, MSc in Actuarial Science, MSc in Information Systems, MSc in Economics, MSc in Finance, MSc in Management and Master in Law and Economics.
= Executive MBA =
Since 1979, HEC Lausanne offers an MBA programme designed for managers and professionals who want to evolve or acquire new competences and responsibilities in their career.
The part-time [http://www.hec.unil.ch/emba Executive MBA programme] lasts 16 months and participants can choose between two focus areas: Management & Corporate Finance{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/home/menuinst/formation-continue/executive-mba.html|title=Executive MBA HEC Lausanne|access-date=10 October 2017}} and Healthcare Management.{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/home/menuinst/formation-continue/executive-mba.html|title=The Executive MBA HEC Lausanne|date=10 October 2017}}
= Executive Education - Continuing Education =
HEC Lausanne also offers various programs of [http://www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue Executive Education]{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}:
- Executive Masters (MAS):{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue/executive-masters-mas|title=Executive Education - Executive Masters|date=21 February 2017|website=www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue}}
- European Sport Governance (MESGO) - in collaboration with 5 academic institutions and universities and 6 leading sports institutions,
- International Taxation - in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences & Public Administration,
- Healthcare Management;
- Certificates (CAS) / Diplomas (DAS):{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue/cas-das|title=Executive Education - Certificates / Diplomas|date=21 February 2017|website=www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue}}
- Strategic Marketing and Communication (CAS/DAS),
- Finance and Accounting (CAS),
- Strategic Risk in Banking (CAS),
- Sport Management (CAS),
- Healthcare Management (CAS);
- Short Programs{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue/formations-courtes|title=Executive Education - Short Programs|date=21 February 2017|website=www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue}} - Short and open programs, which last from 1 to 8 days in the following fields:
- Marketing and Communication,
- Finance and Accounting,
- Strategic and Financial Risk,
- Strategic leadership;
- Customized Programs{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue/formations-sur-mesure|title=Executive Education - Customized Programs|date=21 February 2017|website=www.unil.ch/hec-formation-continue}} - Executive Education platform offers to businesses, organisations, associations and other groups to develop tailor-made training programs specifically designed according to their needs and requirements.
- Affiliated Programs:
- Sport Administration and Technology (MAS) - in collaboration with the AISTS,
- Doing Business in Asia (CAS) - in collaboration with the EPFL,
- Cultural Management (DAS) - in collaboration with the FCUE.
= PhD programmes =
HEC Lausanne offers the following doctoral programs (PhD):{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/phd|title=Doctorates - HEC Lausanne|access-date=10 October 2017}} PhD in Actuarial Science, PhD in Information Systems, PhD in Economics, PhD in Finance, PhD in Management, PhD in History of Economic Thought.
Accreditation and rankings
The Faculty received the AMBA and EQUIS accreditations for the high quality of its programs, research-, and teaching-activities.{{Cite web|url=http://www.unil.ch/hec/en/home/menuinst/about/rankings.html|title=Rankings|access-date=10 October 2017}} Through the University of Lausanne, it is also an accredited Swiss university.{{cite web |url=https://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/higher-education-area/recognised-swiss-higher-education-institutions/ |title=Recognised or Accredited Swiss Higher Education Institutions |publisher=swissuniversities |location=Berne, Switzerland |language=de, fr, it, en |access-date=2022-02-21 |archive-date=2019-05-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514175250/https://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/higher-education-area/recognised-swiss-higher-education-institutions/ |url-status=dead }}
Deans
- 2021- : Marianne Schmid Mast
- 2015-2021 : Jean-Philippe Bonardi
- 2012-2015 : Thomas von Ungern-Sternberg
- 2009-2012 : Daniel Oyon
- 2006-2009 : Suzanne de Treville
- 2004-2006 : François Grize
- 2000-2004 : Alexander Bergmann
- 1990-2000 : Olivier Blanc
- 1986-1990 : Francis Léonard
- 1977-1986 : Charles Iffland
- 1961-1977 : Robert Grosjean
- 1936-1961 : Jules Chuard
- 1928-1936 : Adolphe Blaser
- 1925-1928 : Georges Paillard
- 1911-1925 : Léon Morf
Notable people
- Sepp Blatter, President of FIFA
- Etienne Jornod, Chairman of Galenica and Chairman of NZZ
- Louis C. Camilleri, CEO of Ferrari and Chairman of Philip Morris International
- Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of LVMH watch division & CEO of Hublot
- Jacques de Watteville, Chairman of BCV
- André Borschberg, Professional Pilot, Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Impulse
- Claude Béglé, CEO & Executive Chairman of Symbioswiss
- Vincent Hort, General Secretary of Assura
- Goetschin Blaise, CEO of BCGE (Banque Cantonale de Genève)
- Nicolas Campiche, CEO of Pictet Alternative Investments
- Daniel Wanner, CFO of Pictet & Cie
- Thierry Kenel, CFO of Swatch Group
- Alexandre Zeller, CEO of HSBC Privat Bank Suisse SA and former CEO of BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise)
- Hubert Keller, Managing Partner at Lombard Odier
- Emmanuel Amoos politician
- Yvan Cardenas, CFO of Swissquote Group Holding SA
References
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Bibliography
- L'Ecole des hautes études commerciales: à l'occasion de son XXVe anniversaire: son histoire, son présent, son avenir, Lausanne, Direction de l'école, 1937.
- Cinquantenaire de l'Ecole des hautes études commerciales, Lausanne, Payot, 1962.
- 1537-1987: de l'Académie à l'Université de Lausanne, Lausanne, Musée historique de l'Ancien-Evêché, 1987.
- Dictionnaire des professeurs de l'Université de Lausanne dès 1890, Lausanne, Université de Lausanne, 2000.
- Nicole Meystre-Schaeren, "Université de Lausanne en français", Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse (en ligne), 2013.
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.unil.ch/hec}}
- [http://wp.unil.ch/hecimpact HEC Lausanne's research blog]
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