HEC Paris, a world leader in executive education, has welcomed the first cohort of the Class of 2019 for its specialised master’s degree in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM) in Doha.
An orientation session was held recently on the Doha premises of HEC Paris at Tornado Tower in this regard. It was attended by alumni members, participants, faculty and staff.
The cohort gathers 34 participants, representing various industries such as healthcare, education, finance and banking, oil and gas, sports, public sectors and NGOs, among others.
HEC Paris said in a statement that the “diverse group of participants, with seven nationalities and 75% women, represents a wide range of professional backgrounds, skills and experiences, which will enhance shared learning, a key component of the programme”.
The programme was inaugurated by Dr Nils Plambeck, dean and CEO, HEC Paris in Qatar, followed by a presentation about the programme by Prof Wolfgang Amann, academic director of the programme.
The new cohort was welcomed with keynote addresses provided by distinguished HEC Paris alumni, including Dana al-Hajri – honour student, SBUM 2014; Lolwa al-Naemi - manager of Facilities, Qatar National Library; and Abdulla al-Kharaz - leadership development specialist, Qatar Petroleum.
The specialised master’s degree in Strategic Business Unit Management underlines HEC Paris’ “commitment to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based economy in Qatar and to strengthen corporate competitiveness in the region”, the statement adds.
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