By the way, what study programs can my child choose at HEC Liège?
Upon entering the first year of the Bachelor's program, your child must choose between a Bachelor in Economics and Management and a Bachelor in Business Engineering.
Many courses are identical in both programs. However, the Business Engineering program includes:
- More quantitative methods
- A significant emphasis on information technology
- A particular focus on analytical reasoning
- An important technological dimension
- The fundamentals of sciences and the interactions between science, technology, and industrial innovation... which are reflected in the first years through science courses (chemistry, physics, etc.) in the curriculum.
In a company, the business engineer will be involved in both management and technology. They will act as an interface between these two areas. Learning science is, therefore, an indispensable asset. It fosters open-mindedness, sharpens critical and analytical thinking, and equips business engineers with the necessary tools to interact with the technological sector of the company.
There are no formal prerequisites. It is not necessary to have followed a strong science track in secondary school to choose the Business Engineering program. An open mind and a certain interest in science are required.
What's the difference between Economics and Management?
At the Bachelor's level, the training is common. Economics and Management are very complementary disciplines that use the same tools, share many careers, and both contribute to the evolution of companies and society in general. Both disciplines require a desire to understand the functioning of companies, markets, and the global economy.
However, they can be differentiated by certain specificities:
- In management, the study of legal, societal, and human aspects is prioritized. The manager will primarily move towards major functions of the company such as corporate finance, human resources management, marketing, law, entrepreneurship, etc.
- In economics, questions such as "Is economic growth harmful to the environment?" or "Does globalization worsen global poverty?" are explored. If these topics interest you and you wish to provide in-depth answers, then studies in economics are for you.
Two different approaches, but often using the same tools to tackle the same reality.
And at the Master's level?
Specialized in several finalities, the Master's programs provide training that combines transversal academic skills necessary for a successful career in academia, business, or professional organizations.
The objective of the Master's training is to acquire a solid foundation of conceptual knowledge that can be quickly transformed into operational skills.
Master in Management
The Master in Management at HEC Liège prepares you to deeply understand how companies and organizations operate, and to engage strategically, ethically, and responsibly in their key decisions. This program equips you with advanced skills in management, strategy, and decision-making, while also fostering the development of your critical thinking, agility, and capacity for innovation.
Through an approach that combines scientific rigor, practical case studies, and international openness, you will learn to analyze complex situations, propose relevant solutions, and lead organizational transformations. This master's program trains professionals with strong technical expertise and the essential interpersonal skills to grow as executives, leaders, or entrepreneurs.
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Master in Economics
The Master in Economics at HEC Liège trains experts capable of understanding and addressing today’s major economic challenges. With a strong scientific foundation rooted in data analysis, modeling, and the understanding of public policies, these programs prepare you for high-impact careers in the public, private, or non-profit sectors.
The program offers specialized tracks, allowing you to personalize your academic and professional journey.
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Master in Business Engineering
The Master in Business Engineering at HEC Liège prepares you to tackle the complex challenges of the business world by developing advanced skills in management, strategy, and data analysis. Through an approach that blends scientific rigor, innovation, and social responsibility, this program trains professionals capable of leading organizational transformation and incorporating not only social and economic aspects into their decisions, but also technical and technological dimensions.
During the Master in Business Engineering, students deepen their knowledge of the sciences and their understanding of industrial applications and technological challenges.
The program offers several specialized tracks, allowing you to personalize your academic and professional journey.
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Work-study Master in Sales Management
This Master's degree is designed for students who have completed a professional Bachelier at a Haute Ecole.
The Master en Sales Management en Alternance is the first Master's program in Belgium to train new talent for the sales function. It's an innovative program, as it's entirely organized on a sandwich course basis.
It is unique in that it combines 2 days a week of theoretical training at HEC Liège with 3 days a week of in-company activities to acquire the knowledge and skills acquired through professional experience.
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Work-study Master Business Analyst
The Work-study Master Business Analyst trains specialists capable of bridging technology, data and business strategy. Through a program combining academic courses and immersion in a company, students develop skills that can be directly applied in the professional world.
This program responds to strong demand on the labour market, where the Business Analyst profession is identified as critical and in shortage.
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Master in Global Transition and Sustainability Management
Climate, economic, technological, and societal transitions are profoundly transforming organizations and societies.
The Master in Global Transition and Sustainability Management, fully taught in English, aims to train graduates capable of understanding, analyzing, and leading these transformations in complex and uncertain environments.
This independent, thematic, and interdisciplinary program aligns with the mission of HEC Liège: to develop talents capable of generating strong societal impact and acting at the heart of major transformations.
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My child is hesitating between management and law, business engineering and industrial engineering, computer engineering and civil engineering; how to choose?
For several years, the University of Liège has offered its students various transversal programs. These transdisciplinary programs allow students to obtain two Master's degrees after six years of study.
