Bocconi Compass
HEC
English
~55 seats
Selectivity 9-10/10

HEC-Bocconi (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Data, Society and Organisations)

Bocconi & HEC Paris double degree: data science meets social sciences. Three semesters in France, three in Milan. Two degrees at the end.

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Overview

What it's about

An innovative 3-year double degree program created in exclusive partnership between Bocconi University and HEC Paris. This program pioneeringly combines quantitative analysis and data science (programming, statistics, algorithms) with in-depth study of social sciences, economics and management. Students enjoy a deeply international experience: they spend the first three semesters on the HEC campus in France (Jouy-en-Josas) and the next three on the Bocconi campus in Milan. At the end of the program they earn two degrees (Bachelor of Arts from HEC and Bachelor of Science from Bocconi), gaining a hybrid and highly sought-after profile.

Curriculum

Subjects, year by year

  • 01Year 1 — HEC Paris (Jouy-en-Josas)
  • 02Mathematics & statistics
  • 03Microeconomics
  • 04Programming
  • 05Sociology & political science
  • 06Humanities

Real Outcomes

The most common paths after graduation

Concrete destinations for HEC graduates, based on Bocconi employment reports and typical alumni paths.

  1. 1Strategy consulting and analytics in major European hubs
  2. 2Career in EU institutions (Commission, European Parliament, OECD)
  3. 3Hybrid data + social roles in tech, think tanks and multinationals
  4. 4Master at HEC, Sciences Po, LSE or Master in Public Policy

Career Paths

Where it takes you

Typical roles

  • Data scientist in social contexts / consulting
  • Strategy consultant in France or Brussels
  • Public affairs in multinationals
  • Policy advisor / institutional analyst

Sectors

  • Strategy consulting (Paris, Brussels)
  • European & international institutions
  • Tech & analytics
  • Public affairs & think tanks

Sample employers

  • European Commission
  • OECD
  • McKinsey Paris
  • BCG
  • Eurasia Group

Ideal Profile

Who it's for

Traits

  • International
  • Ambitious
  • Comfortable in two cultures

Strengths

  • Excellent English
  • French (B2+ to be built up)
  • Argumentation & data

Interests

  • Data + social sciences
  • Living between France and Italy
  • European institutions

Difficulty & Style

The program profile

QuantitativeTheoreticalInternationalCreativeHands-on

Each axis is rated 1 to 5 and shows how strong that aspect is in the program. Use it to compare programs at a glance.

  • Quantitative4/5
  • Theoretical4/5
  • International5/5
  • Creative2/5
  • Hands-on3/5
Entry difficulty9-10/10

Scale 1–10. Estimated range (non-official) based on application/seats ratio, average admission test score, number of seats (~55/year) and program prestige. 10 = extremely selective (e.g. BAI, WBB).

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