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Global Short Courses for Business students

21 September 2023

You can study short courses at one of the UC Business School's partner institutions around the world. This can deepen your business understanding of different business cultures, expand your networks, develop your communication skills, and boost your CV.

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Opportunities in December/January 2025

Applications closed

Audencia Short Programme
Audencia Winter Term (Nantes, France)

Any two weeks from 6 - 24 January 2025

Broaden your business knowledge by spending two weeks at Audencia Business School. Choose from a selection of courses covering a range of interesting topics while meeting new people and experiencing life in France.

Fudan University Global Winter Programme (Shanghai, China)

20 December 2024 starts online, 6 - 16 January 2025 in person

Experience studying at a top Chinese institution while exploring the vibrant city of Shanghai. Gain valuable insights into Global Business Strategy and industry trends.

Paris, France
PSB Winter School (Paris, France)

6 - 17 January 2025

Experience a dynamic Winter School at Paris School of Business, featuring exciting courses in Luxury Brand Management and AI for Business. Immerse yourself and expand your horizons in the beauty of Paris.

Yonsei Winter Abroad (Seoul, South Korea)

27 December 2024 - 17 January 2025

Experience winter in Seoul with Yonsei University, South Korea’s top institution. Dive into an enriching programme, explore the vibrant city, and broaden your academic and professional horizons.

UC Business School Global Experience Award

UC Business School offers Global Experience Award to support the participation of UC Business School students in learning abroad experiences, by assisting with the costs associated with these. These awards are applied with eligibility assessed as part of the application process for eligible programmes. There is no need to submit a separate application.

Opportunities in June/July 2025

Applications will be open in 2025 S1

University: Audencia Business School

Location: Nantes, France

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Duration: 2 weeks in June/July 2025 (UC's winter break)

Cost:

  • Tuition fee: standard UC fee for a 15-point 200-level undergraduate Business course
  • Audencia administrative fee: €100 (based on 2024 fee)
  • Flights estimation: between $3,000 and $4,500
  • Accommodation estimation: $400 - $800 per week in Audencia, $800 - $1,000 per week in Brussels (if choose the last week’s study trip)
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University: Paris School of Business

Location: Paris, France

Duration: 2 weeks in June/July 2025 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Paris School of Business Summer School 2024 Programme fee: €2,880 (approx. nzd $5,075) including course fee, individual accommodation in a residence, breakfast and lunch on weekdays, all activities and cultural visits, farewell party, and a 2-week Paris transportation pass. 
  • Flights estimation: between $3,000 and $4,500
  • Other expenses, e.g. meals on weekends, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University: Singapore Management University

Location: Singapore

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Duration: 4 weeks in June/July 2025 (UC's winter break)

Cost:

  • Tuition fee: standard UC fee for a 15-point undergraduate Business course
  • SMU application fee: S$150
  • SMU miscellaneous fee: S$230 (covers IT services, matriculation fee and SMU Student's Medical insurance)
  • Flights estimation: between $2,200 and $2,800
  • Accommodation estimation: $2,000 - $3,000
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Duration: 2 weeks in June/July 2025 (UC's winter break)

Cost:

  • GSW admission fee: US$625 (approx. NZ$1,100 including accommodation)
  • Flights estimation: between $1,700 - $2,300
  • Accommodation estimation: included in the admission fee
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

Past Experiences

Digital Business Master Class (47E00100) is an interactive and fast-paced graduate-level course focusing on digital technologies as tools for building businesses. You will learn how companies transform their processes and systems by implementing digital technologies. 

Concepts covered include platforms and ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing, strategic management of technological innovation, data-intensive business and AI ethics.  You will work on company projects in international and multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with partner companies. In addition to intensive lecture weeks, the course includes independent pre- and post-work periods. 

More informationhttps://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university-summer-school/digital-business-spring-2023

The Global Opportunities (GO) programs at Universidad de Los Andes in Chile offer students the chance to meet international peers in an academic environment. There are 3 programmes to choose from; GO Chile & APEC, GO Spanish and GO Chilean Culture. The programs are intensive and real life-changing experiences, where international students have the opportunity to study with Chilean peers, learn from faculty, improve their Spanish and discover Chile!

The WHU MBA European Summer Programme comprises a two-week course on ‘The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe’ on the attractive campus in Vallendar, located just outside of Koblenz in the valley of the Rhine River.

The programme is designed for MBA students of WHU's partner schools in their second year who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy. The programme offers a targeted and compact insight into international business in Europe as an alternative to an exchange semester. It offers a well-balanced combination of lectures, group work, company visits, and cultural experiences. 

More informationhttps://www.whu.edu/en/programs/short-term-programs/mba-european-summer-program/

Benefit from a unique intercultural experience by spending three weeks at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in Vienna, Austria. You will be able to enjoy a combination of coursework, company visits, expert talks and social events. Earn 15 points of unspecified 200-level Commerce credit if you successfully complete any two of the following courses:

Discover more about the WU – International Summer University

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