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.
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
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:
July 20 - July 31
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.
FDSM International Summer School - "Beyond · 逾越" (not offered for 2023)
"Innovative China & Digital Entrepreneurship"
Host Institution:
School of Management, Fudan University
Location(s):
Shanghai, China
Dates:
July 6 - 17
Credits:
3 UofA credits
Feedback:
Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)
"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 1
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
Kedge International Summer Schools 2023 - Online and In-person Options
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
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 1
"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
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:
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