- Paris, France
McCombs School of Business BBA, undergraduate iMPA and MBA students have the opportunity to study on exchange at Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC). Founded in 1881, HEC is one of the top business schools in Europe and has been ranked #1 in France. Located in Jouy en Josas, a suburb 10 miles from the center of Paris and a couple of miles from Versailles, public transportation makes getting to Paris extremely easy. Paris has a population of over 11 million people, beautiful parks and gardens, world-class museums, historical landmarks, excellent cuisine, and an incredible nightlife, among other things, all of which make it one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Students take regular university courses with students from the host country. There is no prior language requirement, as a wide selection of courses is taught in English. Participants earn regular UT in-residence credit. All grades earned for the courses undertaken are computed into the official UT-Austin GPA.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Finance
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Business Administration
- French
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Economics
- French Civilization
- Legal Environment Of Business
- Operations Management
- European Studies
- Government
- Management
- Statistics
2 Programs Available for HAUTES ETUDES COMMERCIALES
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
All core business courses and electives are offered in French and English Courses taught in French require students to be highly proficient in the language. Free French language classes also available. Not all courses are worth 3 credits at UT.
Language(s) of Instruction
French and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No minimum GPA, good academic standing
- Completion of ACC 312 prior to departure is highly recommended
- Completion of ECO & Math & STA 301 required
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students are offered the option to apply for on-campus university housing once they have been accepted as an exchange student. Students may also choose to live in apartment-style housing. View link to research housing options
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition for their semester exchange. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Participants pay required emergency health insurance coverage at $19 per week. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 23, 2025 to May 31, 2025
- Instructional: January 23, 2025 to May 30, 2025
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2024
- Program: August 28, 2025 to December 19, 2025
- Instructional: September 1, 2025 to December 19, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2025
Application Code
150036
Program Coordinator
Joshua T Rucker
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Next Step
You must attend an upcoming BBA International Programs study abroad information session. Then, meet with a BBA semester program coordinator for a mandatory advising appointment. After you complete these two steps, you will be able to apply. Check site below for info session schedule.
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
Students take 24-30 ECTS per semester. Courses are offered in English French. All core courses are offered in both, but not all electives ar in each language. Course information is available a few months before term.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and French
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Current enrollment in the Texas MBA Program
- Successful completion of the first MBA year (32 hours)
- A minimum cumulative UT MBA GPA of 3.2
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
The majority of exchange students choose to reside on campus. A small live in Paris and commute (1 hour by public transportation) in Jouy-en On-campus rooms are not guaranteed and should be reserved as soon as p
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Graduate
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app fee and regular UT tuition for semester abroad. S are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, food, local trans living. Students pay required emergency and health insurance coverage per week. Financial aid and scholarships may be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 2, 2025 to March 29, 2025
- Instructional: January 2, 2025 to March 29, 2025
- Program: September 9, 2013 to December 20, 2013
Application Code
160006
Program Coordinator
Deborah J Carney
Additional Resources
Program Website
State Dept Travel Advisory
Int Travel Safety for Students
Consular Information Sheet
Visa Information
Next Step
Learn more about attending our study abroad programs by contacting the International Exchange Coordinator in room CBA 2.502. Program books an evaluations are also available for your review.