Spring/Summer Programs

The 黑料不打烊 School of Business offers summer programs to select institutions around the globe. Internal application must be made to the 黑料不打烊 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

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

Level:

BCom or MBA

Credits:

equivalent to a single 3-credit UofA course/session

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Canada

Language and Culture Course

Host Institution:

HEC Montréal, Business Language Training Centre

Location(s):

Montréal, Québec

Dates:

July 7 - August 1, 2025

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

3 (pending approval for French language course at UofA)

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay all fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the 黑料不打烊.

 

China

 (online or in-person)

Host Institution:

School of Management, Fudan University

Location(s):

Shanghai, China

Dates:

July 1 - 24, 2025

specific dates will vary by course and are TBD

Undergraduate Courses:

Corporate Finance

Global Business Strategy

Financial Econometrics

Graduate Courses:

Social Media Communication

Marketing Communication

Level:

BCom or MBA

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: (requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 15

  

Host Institution:

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai College of Economics & Management

Location(s):

Shanghai, China

Dates:

July 7 - 25, 2025

Level:

BCom or MBA

Credits:

3 UofA credits (pending approval)

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 15

  

"Financial Leaders of Tomorrow"

Host Institution:

Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance

Location(s):

Beijing, China

Dates:

July 1 - 12, 2024

Level:

BCom or MBA

Credits:

pending

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

  

Denmark

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

Level:

BCom or MBA

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:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

France

Host Institution:

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Location(s):

Grenoble & Paris, France

Dates:

May 19 - June 5, 2025

Program consists of 2 business modules & 1 language module:

Small & Family Business

International Marketing

French Language & Culture

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

equivalent to 6 UofA credits for the full 4-week program (all modules)

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay all fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the 黑料不打烊.

 

"The Business of Luxury"

Host Institution:

EDHEC Business School

Location(s):

Nice, France

Dates:

June 23 - July 4, 2025

Participants will complete one week of foundations in Luxury Management and can specialize in one of the following tracks during the second week:

Fine Perfumes and Luxury Beauty

Luxury Hospitality and Ultra-Luxury

Level:

BCom* or MBA

*undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in the final year of their degree

Credits:

6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 UofA credits)

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

✔*

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by Feb 15

 

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

Level:

BCom or MBA

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:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Germany
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 6 - May 20, 2025

Session II: May 11 - May 23, 2025

*students may participate in one session only

Level:

MBA only

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15 in-person session/March 15 for the online session

 

"The Business, Political & Cultural Environment in Europe"

Host Institution:

WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management

Location(s):

Koblenz, Germany

Dates:

May 25 - June 13, 2025

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Hong Kong

Host Institution:

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Academic Level:

Undergraduate only

Dates:

Session 1: June 12 - July 13, 2025

Session 2: July 10 - Aug 10, 2025

*students can attend one or both sessions

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

1-2 courses per session

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the 黑料不打烊 School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 3-12 credits and be waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a program fee of HK$7,000 for one session or HK$12,500 for both sessions 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:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

Host Institution:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Dates:

Session 1: July 2 - July 30, 2025

Session 2: July 14 - Aug 13, 2025

*students can attend one session only and may choose 1 course from three thematic learning tracks offered: Chinese Language, Culture and Society; Design, Innovation and Technology; or Business, Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

3 UofA credits (business & non-business options)

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the 黑料不打烊 School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 3 credits and be waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, an Administrative fee of HK$550 to facilitate visa application and handling will be charged by the host institution.

Special Funding:

All nominated students from the 黑料不打烊 School of business will have their housing fees waived by HK PolyU for on-campus accommodation during the International Summer School. In addition, one nominated student will receive a special bursary in the amount of HK$7,000 for participation. Please see the exchange coordinator for details.

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by February 15

 

Mexico

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

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

6 UofA credits, pending BCom Office approval

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1

 

Singapore

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 two courses from 20 options in the following tracks:

Digital Intelligence

Asian Insights

Sustainable Futures

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

3-6 UofA credits (pending Program Office approval)

BCom:

MBA:

?

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the 黑料不打烊.

 

South Korea

Host Institution:

Hanyang University

Location(s):

Seoul, South Korea

Dates:

June 30 - July 25, 2025

Level:

BCom only

Credits:

up to 9 UofA credits

Feedback:

(requires login with UofA CCID)

BCom:

MBA:

UofA Tuition:

Apply by March 1
*NOTE: Participants on this program pay fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the 黑料不打烊.