HEC Paris alumni share experiences

HEC Paris has held a ‘Meet the Specialised Master Alumni’ event to provide first-hand insight into the benefits of embarking on a learning journey with HEC Paris in Qatar.During the special event, held on the HEC Paris Doha campus in Tornado Tower, members of the HEC Paris alumni network interacted with attendees to share their experiences of the bespoke Specialised Master in Strategic Business Unit Management Degree Programme.Alumni members who attended the event included Guillaume Jacquemart, a telecoms professional, from SBUM Class of 2014; Ibrahim Badredeen, general manager, DISS, Class of 2016; Noura BuHelaiqa, founder and managing director, Qommunication, Class of 2017; Abdulla al-Kharaz, leadership development analyst, Qatar Petroleum, Class of 2017; Mohamed al-Badr, head of the IT system development section, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation, Class of 2018; and Sara AlKhelaifi, head of cyber security, Qatar Central Bank, Class of 2017.The distinguished alumni shared the opportunities gained from participating in the Specialised Master’s Degree Programme and the challenges they faced in managing work and study. Moreover, they explained how their learning journey has enhanced their leadership skills and transformed their careers. The alumni also took attendees through the wide-ranging benefits of the Specialised Master’s Degree Programme, which gives participants the opportunity to learn global best and trend-setting practices. “The engaging session provided participants with a platform to connect with our HEC Paris alumni community to gain insight on their experiences and learning journey through the Master’s Degree and beyond. We believe it was a valuable discussion for participants to learn more about what the programme entails, and the benefits of it, in order to embark upon a truly transformational journey,” said Ammar Baig, Specialized Master’s Degree Programme adviser.The revamped Specialised Master’s Degree Programme includes the option to follow one of three tracks: General Management, Marketing & Sales, and HR Management. In addition, participants submit a professional thesis which is an in-depth piece of research addressing a practical issue.