The Study x HEC Montréal | Supported by the Karim Family | Through the Empowerment Fund
The Study is proud to announce the launch of an innovative bilingual program, 'Introduction to Business Fundamentals – Educating our Future Women Leaders’, a program designed specifically for students in grades 10 and 11, in collaboration with HEC Montréal’s Executive Education school. Inspired by their MBA Essentials intensive program, this condensed, unique university-level educational offering is the first of its kind in Québec and is developed specifically for high school students.
Proudly supported by current Study parents, the Karim Family, this collaboration is made possible through The Study’s Empowerment Fund, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to creating experiential learning opportunities that prepare girls to break barriers, lead with purpose, and shape the future of industries where their voices are most needed.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Held after school hours at the HEC Montréal Hélène Desmarais Campus, the program offers an immersive university-level experience defined by academic excellence and enriched through hands-on learning.
Bilingual
Delivered in English & French
4 Modules
8 workshops
Duration
Fall 2025 - Winter 2026
Certificate of Completion from HEC Montréal Executive Education
and two Grade 11 business credits
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A Prestigious Collaboration with Purpose
Image credit: HEC Montréal’s Executive Education school
HEC Montréal’s Executive Education school is Canada’s leading provider of executive training. For over 65 years, it has supported leaders and organizations in their transformation by offering practical, strategic training tailored to major business challenges. Ranked 1st in Canada and 30th in the world in the prestigious Financial Times Executive Education 2025 rankings, the School offers more than 100 short programs covering all areas of management—in person, online, in-company, locally and internationally. Each year, over 9,000 leaders and 450 organizations choose its programs to strengthen their skills, expand their network, and contribute to sustainable prosperity.
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Curriculum Overview
Money Makers (Finance)
Discover how money moves the world and how smart decisions shape success.
Make it pop! (Marketing)
Learn how to capture attention, build brands, and tell stories that stick.
Game of Talents (Human Capital)
Explore how companies grow through their people — and how leadership creates culture.
Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Design-Thinking
Turn ideas into impact through design thinking and creative problem-solving.
Powered by Visionary Support
This initiative is made possible through the generosity of the Karim Family, proud Study parents and longtime HEC Montréal supporters.
“We believe this experience will not only broaden students’ understanding of the business world, but also cultivate essential life skills as young women destined to become tomorrow’s leaders.”
— Amir & Iffat Karim P'27
The collaboration is part of The Study’s Empowerment Fund, established to invest in bold, transformative learning experiences. From leadership conferences to entrepreneurial projects, this fund fuels programs that inspire girls to dream big and lead even bigger.
Learn About The Empowerment Fund
Interested in Joining or Learning More?
Applications for the next cohort are not yet open, but we warmly invite interested students and parents to reach out for more information about next year’s program. To learn more or express your interest, please contact Deputy Head of School Kim Turcot DiFruscia at kturcotdifruscia@thestudy.qc.ca.