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: June 30 - July 18, 2025
August Session: July 21 - Aug 8, 2025
Credits:
equivalent to 3 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 2024)
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.
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
"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
CBS Summer University Programme
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:
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
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 Marketing & 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
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:
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 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 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:
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