Anna Marie Westerdahl , Analyst, Management Information, Master’s in Financial Management, Stockholm School of Economics and EM Lyon Montreal MBA

TESTIMONIAL

Anna Marie Westerdahl
Analyst, Management Information
Nationality: Swedish
Master's in Financial Management, Stockholm School of Economics and EM Lyon
You really couldn't imagine a more stimulating learning environment. In every course I took, I was exposed to people from different cultures, with different ways of working, and different visions of the world and of business. Living in Montréal and studying at HEC Montréal has been nothing but amazing. Perhaps the best evidence of how much I really enjoyed my experience is the fact that I, after finishing the MBA, actually chose to stay here to live and work.

The vibrant French culture in a North American setting, together with a plethora of traditions brought by other immigrants create a really multicultural society, which naturally makes Montréal an extremely stimulating and unique setting for an international MBA. Add to this the opportunity at HEC Montréal to choose between courses in English, French, and sometimes even Spanish, and you are well prepared for an international career.

Working closely with students of every nationality has made me aware of the economic, political, social and cultural issues managers and organizations from other countries have to contend with. It's invaluable.

ABOUT THE CITY

Montreal and region, with a population of over three million, is a gateway to North America. A bilingual city where you'll hear French and English spoken everywhere, you will also find some 35 other languages spoken in its many well-established cultural communities.
The city's cosmopolitan flavour is a definite asset for multinational corporations. Sixty-five international organizations and more than one hundred and twenty financial centres are located here. Canada's aerospace capital, Montreal is also home to a large number of firms in bio-pharmaceuticals, information techno-
logy and communications.
With its vast green spaces and charming neighbourhoods, the exceptional quality of life comes with a surprisingly low price tag-one of the lowest costs of living in all of North America. Montreal offers a whirl of cultural and sports activities, summer and winter. There's no end to the bistros, pubs, restaurants, hip clubs and exciting discotheques, with something for every taste and every budget.