beIN turns to HEC Paris in Qatar for leadership development

Doha, Qatar: In an effort to create leaders who drive performance, beIN Media Group has entered into a corporate partnership with HEC Paris, one of the leading providers of executive education worldwide and ranked #1 in the Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings 2020.

Commenting on the MoU, Tareq Zainal, Chief Financial & Human Resources Officer said: “Our people are our most important assets and investing in them will help us create future leaders that can make a difference. We are positive that HEC Paris’ program portfolio will empower and equip beIN’s mid to senior-level employees with practical business knowledge and unparalleled leadership qualities. Our efforts to develop our employees’ capabilities, dovetails with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, as part of the Human Development Pillar that aims to build a knowledge-based economy.”

According to the memorandum of understanding (MoU), the beIN MEDIA GROUP employees will be given access to the full range of HEC Paris’ programs, including the International Executive MBA (EMBA), ranked #3 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2020, the Specialized Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM), short programs and executive certificates. The employees admitted to the programs will benefit from preferential corporate partnership tuition fees, and will also be eligible to participate in HEC Paris masterclasses, webinars and information sessions.

Providing his full support to the partnership with beIN, Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar, said: “We are proud to develop high potential individuals who will benefit from HEC Paris’ rich and diverse learning environment, helping them be more effective in their roles, throughout their careers. This MoU demonstrates our commitment to support national development, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, to create a knowledge-based economy and develop the leaders of tomorrow. The partnership with beIN emphasizes their faith and trust in our leadership development programs and demonstrates our desire to collaborate with firms that develop talent and leaders who drive performance.”

The International Executive MBA, ranked #3 in the world by the Financial Times in 2020, provides executives with fundamental skills to expand their knowledge and leadership capabilities. It is a practical and intense 18-month program helping participants to expand their understanding of the social, economic and environmental aspects of international business, as well as developing the skills to implement their vision. The next EMBA intake is scheduled for April 2021.

The Specialized Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management is the second degree program offered by HEC Paris in Qatar. Also delivered in a flexible 15 to 18-month modular format, the Specialized Master’s program starts with a core curriculum focused on strategy, finance, leadership and change management. The program reflects HEC Paris’ commitment to contribute to the development of a knowledge-based economy in Qatar and to strengthen corporate competitiveness in the region. The next Specialized Master’s intake is scheduled for January 2021, with another intake in October 2021.

HEC Paris’ Custom programs were ranked #2 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2020. They are fully customized leadership development programs that enable participants to reflect upon themselves, their organization, their role within their industry and the position their company occupies on the national and global stage. Focused on addressing current business challenges, the programs incorporate blended solutions including case studies and business simulations and are further enriched by elements like professional and executive coaching, action learning projects tackling on-the-job issues, and international study tours, delivering a lasting transformational impact for the learner and the organization.

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About HEC Paris

HEC Paris:

Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HEC Paris brings together 140 permanent professors, 4,500 students and 8,000 managers in executive education programs every year.

As leaders of impactful learning, HEC Paris has been committed to excellence and impact in research, teaching and thought leadership while delivering transformation and support in addressing the disciplines that matter in today’s complex global economic situation.

In 2010, HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation to bring world-class Executive Education programs and research activity to Doha and the region. HEC Paris launched Qatar’s first international EMBA, which is currently ranked number 3 worldwide by the Financial Times, and the Specialized Master’s in Strategic Business Unit Management (SBUM). HEC Paris is also a world leader in custom-designed programs, and works with clients in Qatar and the region to design and deliver executive programs that address current business challenges.

The programs and research activities of HEC Paris in Qatar build corporate competitiveness within the global economy and are fully aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to support the transformation of Qatar into an advanced, competitive and knowledge-based economy. Corporate partnerships have also played a key part in HEC Paris’ mission of bringing about regional economic transformation by developing business talent, managers and leaders who can meet the societal and environmental challenges of the future.   http://www.qatar.exed.hec.edu/ 

Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, research and development, and community development.

QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class education system offers lifelong learning opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nation’s development.

QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where home-grown researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By promoting a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social engagement through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for all.

For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, please visit: www.qf.org.qa 

For any media inquiries, please contact: pressoffice@qf.org.qa  

ABOUT beIN MEDIA GROUP

beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 43 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA).

beIN MEDIA GROUP’s flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk, the leading pay-tv operator in Turkey, in August 2016; and now has over 55 million subscribers worldwide.

For more information on beIN MEDIA GROUP, please contact: mediaoffice@bein.com 

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