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: June 20 - July 18, 2025 August Session: July 21 - Aug 8, 2025 Credits: 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 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 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:✕ |
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| 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. | ||
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 Chile |
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| FEN Summer & Winter Schools | ||
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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:✕ |
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| 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. | ||
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 China |
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FDSM Global Summer Program 2024 (online + in-person) |
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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:✔ |
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| Apply by March 15 | ||
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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 1 - 19, 2024 Credits: 3 UofA credits (pending approval) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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| Apply by March 1 | ||
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Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance Summer Program "Financial Leaders of Tomorrow" |
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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:✔ |
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| Apply 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 23 - August 1, 2025 Intensive Short Courses (3 weeks)*: June 23 - July 14, 2025 *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:✔ |
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| Apply by February 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 19 - June 5, 2025 Program consisst of 2 business modules & 1 language module:
Credits: equivalent to 6 UofA credits for the full 4-week program (all modules) Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| 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. | ||
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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 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:✔ |
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| Apply by March 1 | ||
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| Kedge International Summer Schools | ||
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Host Institution: KEDGE Business School Location(s): Marseille/Paris, France Dates: Marseille June 2 - 13, 2025: Sports Marketing& Management package (2 courses) June 16 - 27, 2025: Design Thinking & Managing Creativity package (2 courses) June 30 - July 11, 2025: Global Finance & International Business package (2 courses) July 15 - 25, 2025: Ethics & Sustainability in Business package (2 courses) Paris June 30 - July 11, 2025: Sustainable and Digital Marketing package (2 courses) July 15 - 25, 2025: Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management package (2 courses) *participants may follow the above program packages or mix & match courses from various packages, assuming no conflicts Credits: equivalent to 1.5 UofA credits per course/3 UofA credits per package Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✔ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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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 6 - May 20, 2025 Session II: May 11 - May 23, 2025 Online Session: May 4 - May 17, 2025 *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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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 25 - June 13, 2025 Credits: 3 UofA credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✔ |
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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 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:✔ |
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| Apply by February 15 | ||
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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 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:✔ |
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 Mexico |
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| iSummerMX Programs | ||
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Host Institution: Tecnológico de Monterrey Location(s): Various locations, including Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro, Monterrey, Guadalajara and/or Chiapas, Mexico Dates: June 23 - July 18, 2025 Program options for 2025: 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:✔ |
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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: Session 1: June 23 - July 18, 2025 Session 2: July 7 - August 1, 2025 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:✕ |
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| 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. | ||
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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 1 - 12, 2024 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 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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 South 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 1 - 26, 2024 Credits: up to 9 UofA credits Feedback: Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID) |
BCom:
✔ MBA:✕ UofA Tuition:✕ |
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| 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. | ||
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