Program Overview

Faculty of Business and Economics (HEC Lausanne)

The Faculty of Business and Economics, also known as HEC Lausanne, offers a range of programs and research opportunities.

Bachelor's Programs

• Admission: Students can apply for admission to the Bachelor's programs.
• Bachelor's programs: The faculty offers various Bachelor's programs in business and economics.
• Bachelor reform FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Bachelor's program reform are available.
• Exchange programmes: Students can participate in exchange programs with partner universities.

Master's Programs

• Admission: Students can apply for admission to the Master's programs.
• Accounting, Controlling and Finance: A Master's program in Accounting, Controlling and Finance is available.
• Law and Economics: A Master's program in Law and Economics is available.
• Economy: A Master's program in Economy is available.
• Finance: A Master's program in Finance is available.
• Management: A Master's program in Management is available.
• Actuarial sciences: A Master's program in Actuarial sciences is available.
• Information systems and digital innovation: A Master's program in Information systems and digital innovation is available.
• Law, crime and technology security: A Master's program in Law, crime and technology security is available.
• Sustainable management and technology: A Master's program in Sustainable management and technology is available.
• Exchange programmes: Students can participate in exchange programs with partner universities.

Executive Education

• Executive education: The faculty offers executive education programs.
• Executive MBA: An Executive MBA program is available.

Research

• Pioneering research platform: The faculty has a pioneering research platform.
• HEC Outreach: HEC Outreach is a research initiative.
• Hecoutreach.ch: More information about HEC Outreach is available.
• Doctoral School: The faculty has a Doctoral School.
• Research Services: Research services are available.
• Centre de Documentation et d'Initiation Financière (CEDIF): The CEDIF is a research center.
• Laboratory for behavioral experiments: A laboratory for behavioral experiments is available.
• Academic Publications: Academic publications are available.
• Research Funds: Research funds are available.
• Ethics & Integrity in Research: The faculty has a commitment to ethics and integrity in research.

Summer Sessions - Venice International University

What is Venice International University (VIU)?

The VIU is a consortium of 20 renowned universities from around the world, with a shared campus in Venice where students and teachers from the member universities come together.

What is the VIU Summer Session?

• A Summer Session runs for 4 weeks, from 4 to 29 August 2025.
• 6 courses are offered during the summer 2025 session. Students may apply for one course, approval is granted on a case-by-case basis.
• The list of available courses can be found on the VIU website.
• Each course consists of 40 hours of instruction, including a virtual component that will take place prior to the start of the program, from 1 July to 3 August 2025.

Financial Support

Upon prior selection of candidates, UNIL offers coverage of round-trip train travel in 2nd class (Lausanne-Venice) and accommodation at the San Servolo residence. Reimbursement is made upon presentation of supporting documents and the certificate of participation after the program. Selected students will be informed by the International Relations Office (SRI) after the application deadline.

Application Process

Step 1:

• Be enrolled in the 1st or 2nd year Bachelor's program.
• Write to the HEC Mobility Office to have your course approved. Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Step 2:

Once your course has been validated, register for the Summer Session and send the following documents:

• A copy of your student card.
• A motivation letter including the web links to the selected course(s) and other reasons explaining your interest in participating.
• A proof of approval from your Mobility Advisor.