Certificate : Impact Investing and Entrepreneurship for Systemic Change
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Building on the success of the Inclusive & Social Business program launched in 2009, and driven by an unwavering belief that sustainable business practices can create both economic value and meaningful societal benefits, the Certificate's academic board has revamped its curriculum.
The new S&O Impact Investing and Entrepreneurship for Systemic Change Certificate program focuses on equipping participants with the tools to excel in impact investment and impact entrepreneurship by combining financial and business model expertise with a deep focus on social impact.
For the last sixteen years, we have welcomed 800 participants from many horizons within HEC Paris, as well as further afield and internationally.
We value highly motivated candidates from diverse communities who are interested and willing to creating positive social change within the business world.
The 2025 Impact Investing & Entrepreneurship for Systemic Change Certificate will take place from April 22 to May 28 on HEC Campus in Jouy-en-Josas.
The application process for the 2025 Certificate is open until February 17, 2025
For more information : please contact Elisabeth de Réals dereals@hec.fr
The Certificate is open to all adults 21 years of age and older, from any academic or professional background.
Applicants must be currently doing or have already completed a master’s degree.
Applicants must provide their degree transcripts (for students) or a professional reference from their current or most recent employer (for professionals).
The certificate is taught in English. Applicants must provide proof of English language ability; all international standardized tests of English are accepted. Applicants for whom their native language is English, or applicants who have studied at degree level, where English was the language of instruction, do not have to provide proof of their level of English.
The application fee is 50 EUR, payable online via the application platform.
The cost of the certificate program is 7 000 EUR for 6 weeks (cost excludes travel and living expenses) and is payable to HEC Paris in advance of the start date of the course.
We offer a limited number of scholarships on the basis of merit. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Launched in 2008, the Sustainability & Organizations Institute is an interdisciplinary Institute at HEC Paris that brings together over 60 researchers and professors. Together, we carry out research, teach and implement ideas to organize and lead our responses to the daunting challenges of our time.
At S&O, we believe that businesses have a central role to play through the investments they make, the jobs they create, the products and services they provide, and the supply chains upon which they depend.
The S&O Institute with its three centers: Purpose, Inclusive Economy, and Climate & Earth, addresses key challenges following the THINK, TEACH, ACT approach.
Today, the Inclusive Economy Center's research, teaching, and actions contribute to a more inclusive economy, where businesses seek to maximize their social impact together with their economic performance.
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