Spring/Summer Programs

The Alberta School of Business offers summer programs to select institutions around the globe. Internal application must be made to the Alberta School of Business for summer programs before March 1, unless otherwise noted. However, specific application procedures, deadlines and program content may vary according to the destination. Please note that some programs listed below operate outside the regular exchange framework and tuition and fees must be paid directly to the host institution. See the exchange coordinator for more information.

This page will be updated to reflect the available summer programs and current details as the information is received from our partners.

+See MBA-level Spring/Summer Programs Only


 

Austria
International Summer University WU

Host Institution:

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics & Business)

Location(s):

Vienna, Austria

Dates:

July Session: July 1 - 19, 2024

August Session: July 22 - Aug 9, 2024

Credits:

8 ECTS (equivalent to a single 3-credit UofA course)/session

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Canada
HEC Montréal Business French Summer School

Language and Culture Course

Host Institution:

HEC Montréal, Business Language Training Centre

Location(s):

Montréal, Québec

Dates:

July 8 - August 2, 2024

Credits:

3 (pending approval for French language course at UofA)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay all fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.

 

Chile
FEN Summer & Winter Schools

Host Institution:

Universidad de Chile School of Economics and Business (FEN)

Location(s):

Santiago, Chile

Dates:

Summer (Winter in Canada): January 8 - 19, 2024

Winter (Summer in Canada): TBA

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay all fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.

 

China

FDSM Global Summer Program 2024 (online + in-person)

Host Institution:

School of Management, Fudan University

Location(s):

Shanghai, China

Dates:

June 3* - August 2, 2024

*blended summer courses, which include 8 weeks of online lectures followed by a 1-week intensive program of in-person classes, company visits, career seminar/social events & exam at Fudan University in Shanghai

Course offerings for 2024:

Global Business Strategy (online: Jun 4-27; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

AI Application in Marketing (online: Jun 4-27; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Online Advertising and Price Strategy (online: Jun 4-Jul 19; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Economic Development and Financial Markets (online: Jun 4-Jul 17; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Microeconomic Perspectives (online: Jun 4-Jul 19; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Platform Economy and Business Analytics (online: Jun 4-Jul 18; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Industrial Organization and Public Policy (online: Jun 4-Jul 19; at FDSM: Jul 29-Aug 2)

Logistic and Supply Chain Management (online: Jun 4-Jul 16; at FDSM: Jul 22-26)

Credits:

3 credits per course; participants can take up to 2 courses

Notes:

*Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in the final year of their BCom degree

Feedback:

This is a new summer program. However, you can view feedback for FDSM's previous summer program here: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

✔*

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 15

  

Antai Global Summer Program

"Understanding China, Communicating with the World"

Host Institution:

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai College of Economics & Management

Location(s):

Shanghai, China

Dates:

July 1 - 19, 2024

Credits:

3 UofA credits (pending approval)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

  

Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance Summer Program

"Financial Leaders of Tomorrow"

Host Institution:

Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance

Location(s):

Beijing, China

Dates:

July 1 - 12, 2024

Credits:

pending

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

  

Denmark
CBS Summer University Programme

Host Institution:

Copenhagen Business School

Location(s):

Copenhagen, Denmark

Dates:

Regular Program (6 weeks):

June 24 - July 26, 2024

Intensive Short Courses (3 weeks)*:

June 24 - July 11, 2024

*Short Courses may not be taken together or with the 6-week Regular Program

Credits:

Students can choose up to two courses (7.5 ECTS each) for the 6-week regular program worth 6 UofA credits or one 7.5 ECTS course for the 3-week program, which can be transferred back to a single 3-credit UofA course. The CBS Summer University program also offers 2-week courses worth 2.5 ECTS credits, but these would not be enough to transfer.

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

France
Grenoble Undergraduate Summer School

Host Institution:

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Location(s):

Grenoble & Paris, France

Dates:

May 21 - May 29, 2024: Small & Family Business module (Grenoble)

May 30 - June 6, 2024: International Marketing module (Grenoble/Paris)

Credits:

10 ECTS (equivalent to 5 UofA credits) for the full 4-week program (both modules)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay all fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.

 

EDHEC Summer Programme

"The Business of Luxury"

Host Institution:

EDHEC Business School

Location(s):

Nice, France

Dates:

June 24 - July 5, 2024

Participants will complete coursework on the subjects of:

Luxury Management

Perfume Marketing and Value Chain

Luxury Services and Hospitality Management

Credits:

6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 UofA credits)

Notes:

Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in the final year of their BCom degree

Feedback:

This is a new summer program. However, you can view feedback for EDHEC's previous summer program here: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

✔*

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Kedge International Summer Schools 2024

Host Institution:

KEDGE Business School

Location(s):

Marseille/Paris, France

Dates:

Marseille

June 17 - 28: Sports Marketing, Communication & Strategic Management program (2 courses)

July 1 - 12: Sport Olympics Skills Management & Purpose Strategy program (2 courses)

Paris

June 10 - 21: Sustainable and Digital Marketing program (2 courses)

June 24 - July 5: Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management program (2 courses)

*participants may follow the above program packages or mix & match courses from various packages, assuming no conflicts

Credits:

4 ECTS (equivalent to 2 UofA credits) per course/8 ECTS (equivalent to 4 UofA credits) per package
NOTE: participants must take at least 2 courses (or one complete package) in order to receive credit.

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Germany
WHU European MBA Summer Program Online and In-person Options

"The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe"

Host Institution:

WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management

Location(s):

Koblenz, Germany

Dates:

Session I: May 7 - May 21, 2024

Session II: May 12 - May 24, 2024

Online Session: May 5 - May 18, 2024

*students may participate in one session only

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15 in-person session/March 15 for the online session

 

WHU European Bachelor Summer Institute

"The Business, Political & Cultural Environment in Europe"

Host Institution:

WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management

Location(s):

Koblenz, Germany

Dates:

May 26 - June 14, 2024

Credits:

3 UofA credits (potentially 6 credits pending approval of for-credit cultural program)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Hong Kong
HKUST International Summer Program (ISP)

Host Institution:

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Academic Level:

Undergraduate only

Dates:

June 17 - August 10, 2024

Credits:

up to 9 UofA credits

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 3-9 credits and be waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a program fee of HK$10,500 (approx. CAD$1,900) will be charged by the host institution to cover (1) University housing fee, (2) HKUST compulsory travel insurance fee and (3) Student visa application and handling fee* *This amount will be deducted accordingly for students who do not need a student visa to study in Hong Kong.

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

PolyU International Summer School

Host Institution:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Dates:

July 16 - Aug 14, 2024

morning and afternoon courses offered on subjects ranging from Chinese Language, Culture and Society; Design, Innovation and Technology; to Business, Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership

*students may choose 1 course from three thematic learning tracks offered

Credits:

3 UofA credits (business & non-business options)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

Korea
Hanyang International Summer School (HISS)

Host Institution:

Hanyang University

Location(s):

Seoul, South Korea

Dates:

July 1 - 26, 2024
*potential to add a Korean Culture program prior to the academic program June 17-28

Credits:

up to 9 UofA credits

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.

 

Mexico
iSummerMX Programs

Host Institution:

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Location(s):

Various locations, including Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro, Monterrey, Guadalajara and/or Chiapas, Mexico

Dates:

June 24 - July 26, 2024

Program options for 2024:

Global Business

Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges

Regional Economics

Beyond borders: An immersive journey through the culture, society and political context of Mexico

Credits:

6 UofA credits, pending BCom Office approval

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Singapore
SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP)

Host Institution:

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Location(s):

Singapore

Dates:

June 24 - July 19, 2024 

Participants may choose to study up to courses from 15 options in the following tracks:

Digital Intelligence

Asian Insights

Sustainable Futures

Credits:

3-6 UofA credits (pending BCom Office approval)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.

 

Scotland
University of Edinburgh Summer School

Host Institution:

The University of Edinburgh

Location(s):

Edinburgh, Scotland

Dates:

2024 dates TBA; specific dates and length will vary by course

Credits:

Varies by course; some courses are non-credit bearing

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.