MBA 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.


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 4 UofA credits)/session

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1

 

Chile

Doing Business in Chile and Latin America (not offered for 2023)

Host Institution:

Universidad de Chile School of Economics and Business (FEN)

Location(s):

Santiago, Chile

Dates:

TBA; approximately 10 days in late July in the past

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

*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

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)

Apply at the Alberta School of Business International Office 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)

Apply at the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 15

 

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:

Student 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)

Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by Feb 15

 

France

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: Sports Olympics Skills Management & Purpose Strategy (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)

Apply at the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 15

 

EDHEC Summer Programme NEW!

"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)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by March 1

 

Germany

WHU European MBA Summer Program (online or 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:

6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 UofA credits)

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

Apply through the Alberta School of Business International Office by Feb 15 for in-person session / Mar 15 for online session