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 |
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| International Summer University WU | ||
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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:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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 Canada |
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| HEC Montréal Business French Summer School
Language and Culture Course |
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Host Institution: HEC Montréal, Business Language Training Centre Location(s): Montréal, Québec Dates: July 10 - August 4, 2023 Credits: 3 (pending approval for French language course at UofA) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 Chile |
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| Doing Business in Chile and Latin America (not offered in 2023) | ||
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Host Institution: Universidad de Chile School of Economics and Business (FEN) Location(s): Santiago, Chile Dates: July 20 - July 31 Credits: 3 UofA credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 China |
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FDSM International Summer School - "Beyond · 逾越" (not offered in 2023) "Innovative China & Digital Entrepreneurship" |
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Host Institution: School of Management, Fudan University Location(s): Shanghai, China Dates: July 6 - 17 Credits: 3 credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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"Understanding China, Communicating with the World" |
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Host Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai College of Economics & Management Location(s): Shanghai, China Dates: July 10 - 28, 2023 Credits: 3 UofA credits (pending approval) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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 Denmark |
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| CBS Summer University Programme | ||
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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 transfered 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:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by Feb 15 | ||
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 France |
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| Grenoble Undergraduate Summer School | ||
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Host Institution: Grenoble Ecole de Management Location(s): Grenoble & Paris, France Dates: May 22 - May 31, 2023: Small & Family Business module (Grenoble) June 1 - June 09, 2023: 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:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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| EDHEC Summer Programme
"The Business of Luxury" |
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Host Institution: EDHEC Business School Location(s): Nice, France Dates: June 26 - July 7, 2023 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:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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| Kedge International Summer Schools 2023 Online and In-person Options | ||
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Host Institution: KEDGE Business School Location(s): Marseille/Bordeaux/Paris, France Dates: Marseille June 5 - 16: Sports Marketing, Communication & Strategic Management program (2 courses) June 12 - 23: Design Thinking & Managing the Creative Process (2 courses) June 26 - July 7: Global Finance & International Business: A Mediterranean Perspective program (2 courses) July 10 - 21: Ethics & Sustainability in Business program (2 courses) Bordeaux June 5 -16: Supply Chain Management & Design program (2 courses) June 19 - 30: Entrepreneurship program (2 courses) June 26 - July 21: Wine & Tourism in France program (2 courses) Paris July 3 - 15: Sustainable and Digital Marketing program (2 courses) July 17 - 28: Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management program (2 courses) Online - Digital Summer School June 19 - 30: Social Business and Sustainable Entrepreneurship 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 Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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 Germany |
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| WHU European MBA Summer Program Online and In-person Options
"The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe" |
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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:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by February 15 in-person session/March 15 for the online session | ||
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WHU European Bachelor Summer Institute "The Business, Political & Cultural Environment in Europe" |
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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:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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 Hong Kong |
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| HKUST International Summer Program (ISP) | ||
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Host Institution: The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Location(s): Hong Kong, China Dates: June 19 - August 12, 2023 Credits: up to 9 UofA credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by February 10 | ||
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| PolyU International Summer School | ||
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Host Institution: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Location(s): Hong Kong, China Dates: July 18 - Aug 15, 2023 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 1-2 courses from three thematic learning tracks offered Credits: up to 6 UofA credits (business & non-business options) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by February 15 | ||
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 Korea |
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| Hanyang International Summer School (HISS) | ||
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Host Institution: Hanyang University Location(s): Seoul, South Korea Dates: July 3 - July 28, 2023 Credits: up to 9 UofA credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 Mexico |
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| iSummerMX Programs | ||
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Host Institution: Tecnológico de Monterrey Location(s): Various locations, Mexico Dates: June 26 - July 28, 2023
Credits: 3 - 6 UofA credits pending BCom Office approval |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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 Norway |
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| NHH Summer School (Not offered in 2023)
"Social Entrepreneurship" |
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Host Institution: NHH - Norwegian School of Economics Location(s): Bergen, Norway Dates: June 14 - 25 Credits: 6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 UofA credits) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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 Singapore |
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| SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP) | ||
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Host Institution: Singapore Management University (SMU) Location(s): Singapore Dates: June 26 - July 21, 2023 Participants may choose from the following tracks: Asian Insights Sustainable Futures Credits: 1-2 SMU credits/3-6 UofA credits (pending BCom Office approval) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 Scotland |
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| University of Edinburgh Summer School | ||
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Host Institution: The University of Edinburgh Location(s): Edinburgh, Scotland Dates: July 3 - 28; specific dates and length varies 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:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 Spain |
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| Universidad Pontificia Comillas Summer Programs | ||
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Host Institution: Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid Location(s): Madrid, Spain Dates: May 16 - June 10, 2022 Spanish Language and Culture Course June 6 - July 1, 2022 June 27 - July 22, 2022 Digital Marketing and Digital Business Innovation of the 4IR in a Globalized World *The above courses are taught in English. Other Specialized Summer Courses in the areas of Business Administration and Management, Law, Marketing, Human and Social Sciences and International Relations taught in Spanish are also offered June 6-July 1 or June 27-July 22, 2022 Credits: equivalent to 3 UofA credits (pending BCom Office approval) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office 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. | ||
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 Thailand |
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| TBS Summer School | ||
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Host Institution: Thammasat Business School, Thammasat University Location(s): Bangkok, Thailand Dates: July 4 - 22, 2022 *courses taught by visiting lecturers from WU, Austria Credits: Up to 7.5 ECTS (3 UofA credits) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1 | ||
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