HEC Paris in Qatar welcomes specialised Master’s Class of 2025

HEC Paris in Qatar, ranked #1 in the world by the Financial Times for Executive Education, has welcomed 41 new participants to the 2025 Class of its Specialised Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM), at the campus in Msheireb Downtown Doha.

In line with the human development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, the programme serves as a practical foundation for managing business units and private ventures.

The programme welcomed participants of diverse ages, nationalities, and industries, including energy, telecommunications, finance, education, media, construction, health and government.

The SBUM programme exemplifies HEC Paris in Qatar’s commitment to nurturing local talent, with over 30% of attendees hailing from Qatar Foundation partner universities and 90% enrollment of Qataris.

Guided by faculty members from Paris and Qatar campuses, the SBUM programme equips participants with specialised skills, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen.

These vital skills empower Qatar's emerging leaders to excel in their respective fields, drive impactful change, forge new career paths, and contribute to the country's transition to a knowledge-based economy.

Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris in Qatar, told the participants: “Today marks the beginning of your transformative journey. The time you invest here, the time you invest in yourself, will help you achieve your current professional and personal aspirations as well as inspire you to set new ones. At the end of this journey, you will be a better version of yourself; to become a better leader, you should also become a better person. We aim to empower you to navigate the uncertainties of our times with integrity, values, and an unwavering commitment to building a better, more just and more peaceful world for all.” Noof al-Heidous, communications and digital marketing specialist, at Qatar National Library and a participant in the Class of 2025, said: "The mix of career growth and leadership development opportunities attracted me to the SBUM programme. The fact that I can study while fully employed also means that I can immediately apply what I learn in the programme. We all come from diverse industries, which will help enrich the learning experience by encouraging the sharing of best practices and industry insights.”