Overseas Summer Programmes for Taught Postgraduate Students
Enriching Students’ Global Perspective
To live up to our motto of Nurturing Ethical Leaders with Global Vision, the HKBU School of Business has been encouraging our students to experience the world via a prolonged summer programme. Not only does this align with our mission, employers in Hong Kong reflect to us on various occasions that they see enhanced competitiveness in graduates with overseas experience. To offer more chances and exposure, the School consolidated the following summer programmes for our Taught Postgraduate students of the 2022/2023 cohort.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2023 (Tuesday)
Summer Programmes 2023 for HKBU Business Taught Postgraduate Students
Top Universities in Denmark, the Netherlands and South Korea
AU Summer University
Dates
Exact course dates and periods vary. Many different courses from 1-week to 3-week are available in the following terms:- Term 1: 4 – 14 July 2023
- Term 2: 24 July – 11 August 2023
Location
Aarhus, Denmark
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$6,500 – HK$21,000 per course (2-week or 3-week programmes, vary depending on different courses)
- The exact tuition fee of each course appears on the course page, all fees are stated in Euro.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,100 for one month
- Additional approx. HK$8,500 for one month stay in Aarhus for accommodation, social activities, meals, local transport, books and other expenses
- AU housing service will do their best to provide affordable and convenient housing for all participants in which they have succeeded all previous years.
- Additional flight ticket and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Courses available in the following academic areas: Culture & Media, Humanities, Social Science, Health and Medicine, Economics & Business Economics, Management, Computer Science, Law, STEM
- Courses are taught in English at both bachelor's and master's levels.
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#161 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #117 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Aarhus University's website/social media
UvA Summer School
Dates
- 18 courses at the master’s level from different fields are available.
- 2 courses from Economics and Business are available:
- Course 1: Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Course 2: Multilateralism, Globalisation & Corporate Diplomacy (2 – 20 July 2023) - Other courses: From late June to July 2023, 2-week to 4-week (exact course periods vary)
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
Both courses at master’s level from the field of “Economics and Business” are on-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$15,000 per course
Housing
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$6,000
- Some accommodation options recommended by the organiser, fee varies.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
2 courses at the master’s level from the fields of Economics and Business are available:
(1) Building Brands and Influencing Bahaviour (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Course descriptions:
- To examine what factors create a winning brand
- To analyse the strategies behind it
- To learn how to build a winning brand strategy yourself. - The course is set up for participants to learn both the theory and practice of branding. All concepts are accompanied by real-life examples and supported by various exercises. Participants will also join a variety of expert guest speakers’ lessons.
(2) Multilateralism, Globalisation and Corporate Diplomacy (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Participants will explore the pillars on which the global system is built, from the basics of the United Nations and Bretton Woods, to the G7 and G20, and the emerging multilateral institutions within BRICs.
- Course contents include:
- Economic diplomacy
- Multi-stakeholder institutions
- The role of civil society
- The power of an individual to drive change
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#58 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #60 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the University of Amsterdam's website/social media
SKKU International Summer Semester (ISS)
Date
23 June – 21 July 2023
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fee
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$9,200
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$15,000
- For 3 courses : Approx. HK$18, 000
- Additional approx. HK$610 for the application fee
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (shared room): Additional approx. HK$4,600 for the whole summer semester
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Courses from the fields of Business and Economics (20 courses are available), Social Science and Humanities, Computer and Data Science (7 courses are available), Engineering and Korean Studies and Korean Language (7 courses are available) are available.
- Participants can choose up to 3 courses.
- 20 courses are available under “Business and Economics”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Advertising and Popular Culture
- Digital Marketing
- Principles of Finance
- Strategic Management
- Understanding International Finance, the Global Economy, and Exchange Rates
- Introduction to ESG Management
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Business Analytics
- Consumer Behavior
- Psychology of Fintech
- The Present and Future of International Trade
- International Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- Circular Economy
- The Foundation of Entrepreneurship
- Digital Technology and Strategic Management
(3) Evening Session (15:30 – 18:00)
- An In-depth Look at the Role of Culture in Global Marketing
- Behavioral Economics and the Economics of Altruism
- The Present and Future of International Trade [online pre-produced]
- Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management
- Understanding Game Theory - 7 courses are available under “Computer and Data Science”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Statistics in Python
- Data Visualisation
- Algorithm and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Machine Learning
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Computer Interaction
- Cyber Security - 7 courses are available under “Korean Studies & Korean Language”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Globalisation of Korean Popular Culture
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Korean Cinema World Rising
- K-Pop, Hallyu and Korean Society
(3) Evening Session (15:30 – 18:00)
- Intermediate Korean
- Basic Korean
- Korean Cinema and Contemporary Korean Society
- History of Modern Korea
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Top University (#1 private university in Korea by the THE and US News, #99 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #170 in THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Sungkyunkwan University's website/social media
Yonsei International Summer School
Dates
Various courses from different fields are available in the following periods:
- 4-week programme: 25 June – 21 July 2023
- 6-week programme: 25 June – 4 August 2023
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$11,000
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$20,000
- For 3 courses: Approx. HK$23,000
- Extracurricular Programs: Approx. HK$550
- Students can enjoy 10% off on tuition fee if completing the enrollment by 30 March 2023.
Housing and Other Costs
- 4-week accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,000 – HK$6,000
- 6-week accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$6,000 – HK$9,000
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Course Available
- Courses from the fields of Arts and Humanities, Korean Studies, Business and Economics (20 courses in the 6-week programme and 3 courses in the 4-week programme), Social Sciences, Korean Language, East Asian Studies, Science and Technology and Internship (1 course in the 6-week programme) are available.
- Participants can choose up to 3 courses.
- Courses from the field of Business and Economics:
(1) 6-week programme: 20 courses are available
- Financial Accounting
- International Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
- Introduction to Statistics
- Law and Economics
- Microeconomics
- Operations Management
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Managerial Accounting
- Calculus (1)
- Econometrics (1)
- Economic Policy
- Global Supply Chain Management
- International Management
- Marketing
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Strategic Management
- Global Marketing Management
- Introduction to Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics
- Macroeconomics
(2) 4-week programme: 3 courses are available
- Entrepreneurship and Management
- Introduction to Corporate Finance
- Korean Economy - 6-week course from the field of Internship:
- Korea Summer Internship
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Top University (#73 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #78 in THE World University Rankings 2023
Photos from the Yonsei University's website/social media
Top Universities in the UK
Imperial College Business School Summer School
Date
- 3 – 21 July 2023
Location
London, the UK
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$23,000 per course (early bird discount by 24 April 2023)
- Approx. HK$25,000 per course
Housing and Other Costs
Pending updated fee for summer 2023. 2022 reference:
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$800 per night
- The organiser is committed to offering accommodation that is safe, high quality and great value.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Business Analytics
- Business Strategy & Consulting
- Machine Learning and Applied Statistics
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#6 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #10 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Imperial College London's website/social media
International Summer School
Dates
- 6-week Programme: 12 June – 21 July 2023
- Weeks 1 – 3 Programme: 12 – 30 June 2023
- Weeks 4 – 6 Programme: 3 – 21 July 2023
Location
Liverpool, the UK
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fee
- For the 3-week programme including accommodation:
- Approx. HK$21,000 (early bird discount by 7 April 2023)
- Approx. HK$23,000 - For the 6-week programme including accommodation:
- Approx. HK$40,000 (early bird discount by 7 April 2023)
- Approx. HK$42,500
Housing and Other Costs
- On-campus accommodation is included in the above-mentioned fees.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Week 1 – 3 modules: 2 courses offered by the University of Liverpool Management School are available
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Intercultural Leadership and Business
(2) Week 4 – 6 modules: 3 courses offered by the University of Liverpool Management School are available
- Bringing Business Strategy to Life
- Leadership in Contemporary Business
- Supply Chain Management
(3) Week 4 – 6 modules: 3 non credit-bearing courses offered by the English Language Centre are available
- English Communication Skills – Enhancing Employability
- English Communication Skills – Presenting Confidently
- English Communication Skills – Language as Culture
Remarks
- Click here to view the 2023 International Summer School Module Guide
- Top university (#190 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #176 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the University of Liverpool's website/social media
Oxford Summer Courses (for 18-24 Years Old)
Dates
More than 40 subjects for participants from 18-24 years old to choose from. Courses are available in the following campuses:
(1) Cambridge Campus:
- 2 – 15 July 2023
- 9 – 22 July 2023
- 16 – 29 July 2023
- 23 July – 5 August 2023
(2) Oxford Campus:
- 25 June – 8 July 2023
- 2 – 15 July 2023
- 9 – 22 July 2023
- 16 – 29 July 2023
- 23 July – 5 August 2023
- 30 July – 12 August 2023
- 6 – 29 August 2023
- 13 – 26 August 2023
Locations
Oxford or Cambridge, the UK
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
For 2-week course: Approx. HK$56,000 including accommodation and meal costs
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost is included in the above-mentioned fees.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- More than 40 subjects for participants from 18-24 years old to choose from
- Some of business-related courses:
(1) Business and Entrepreneurship (2-week course)
- Cambridge campus: Commencing on 2 July, 9 July, 16 July and 23 July 2023
- Oxford campus: Commencing on 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August and 13 August 2023
(2) Economics (2-week course)
- Cambridge campus: Commencing on 2 July, 9 July, 16 July and 23 July 2023
- Oxford campus: Commencing on 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August and 13 August 2023
(3) Innovation and Technology (2-week course)
- Cambridge Campus: Commencing on 2 July, 9 July, 16 July and 23 July 2023
(4) International Development (2-week course)
- Oxford Campus: Commencing on 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August and 13 August 2023
(5) International Relations (2-week course)
- Cambridge campus: Commencing on 2 July, 9 July, 16 July and 23 July 2023
- Oxford campus: Commencing on 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August and 13 August 2023
(6) Leadership (2-week course)
- Oxford Campus: Commencing on 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August and 13 August 2023
Remarks
- Click here to review YouTube channel of the Oxford summer courses
- Click here for the full course list
- The Oxford Summer Courses are operating by a private group, instead of directly operating by the Oxford University.
- Participants will study in the Oxford or Cambridge colleges.
- Upon completion of the Oxford Summer Courses, students will receive a certifiate and a letter of recommendation from the tutor. All the courses are non-credit bearing courses.
Photos from the Oxford Summer Courses’ website/social media
Top Universities in the USA
Boston Summer Sessions 2023
Dates
More than 700 courses in 70 subjects including Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, International Relations, Management, Marketing, Project Management, MBA, Statistics etc. are available in the following periods:
- Session 1: 23 May – 30 June 2023
- Session 2: 4 July – 16 August 2023
Location
Boston, the USA
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Per credit unit (for courses at graduate level): Approx. HK$6,500 – HK$15,000
- Courses vary from 1 credit to 4 credits.
Housing, Optional Dining Plan and Other Costs
Pending updated information for summer 2023. 2022 reference:
- Housing:
- Additional approx. HK$13,000 – HK$20,000 for 6-week
- Additional approx. HK$25,000 – HK$45,000 for 12-week - Optional dining plan:
- Additional approx. HK$8,000 – HK$13,000 for 6-week
- Additional approx. HK$15,000 – HK$25,000 for 12-week - Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- More than 700 courses in 70 subjects, such as Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Finance, International Relations, Management, Marketing, Project Management, MBA, Statistics etc. are available.
- Around 30 courses are available under their Metropolitan College (MET) and Questrom School of Business (QST).
- Courses are taught in English at both bachelor's and master's levels.
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Top University (#108 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #71 in THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Boston University's website/social media
Berkeley Summer Sessions
Dates
More than 600 classes in 90 academic departments are available at the UC Berkeley in the following sessions:
- Session A (6-week): 22 May – 30 June 2023
- Session B (10-week): 6 June – 11 August 2023
- Session C (8-week): 20 June – 11 August 2023
- Session D (6-week): 3 July – 11 August 2023
- Session E (3-week): 24 July – 11 August 2023
- Session F (3-week): 3 – 21 July 2023
- Session 12W (12-week): 22 May – 11 August 2023
Location
Berkeley, California, the USA
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Per credit unit: Approx. HK$4,700
- Most of the courses are 3 or 4 credits: Approx. HK$14,500 –HK$19,000 per course
- Additional approx. HK$8,000 for application, registration, international service and document management fees
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$8,000 – HK$16,000 for 6-week
- Click here for more information on accommodation
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- More than 600 courses in 90 academic departments are available.
- Some of the business courses at master’s level:
(1) Mathematical Tools for Economics (Session E, 24 July – 11 August 2023, 3-week, on-campus )
- This course provides a rigorous abstract treatment of the elements of real analysis and linear algebra central to current research in economics.
(2) MBA: Practical Training (Session C, 20 June – 11 August 2023, 8-week, on-campus)
- Participants will be provided with opportunities to make connections between the theory and practice of academic study and the practical application of that study in a professional work environment.
- Internships are completed under the guidance of an on-site supervisor and a faculty sponsor, who assist participants to learn and reflect.
Remarks
- Click here for the summer 2023 course schedule
- Click here to view the International Visitor Catalog 2023
- Top university (#27 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #8 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the University of California, Berkeley's website/social media
UCLA Summer Sessions
Dates
More than 800 courses are available in the following sessions:
- Session A3 (3-week): 26 June – 14 July 2023
- Session A6 (6-week): 26 June – 4 August 2023
- Session A8 (8-week): 26 June – 18 August 2023
- Session A9 (9-week): 26 July – 25 August 2023
- Session A10 (10-week): 26 June – 1 September 2023
- Session B3 (3-week): 17 July – 4 August 2023
- Session C3 (3-week): 7 August – 25 August 2023
Location
Los Angeles, California, the USA
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Per credit unit: Approx. HK$3,000
- Most of the courses are 3 or 4 credits: Approx. HK$9,000 – HK$12,000 per course
- Additional approx. HK$10,500 for registration, international service and document and health insurance fees
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional accommodation cost is required.
- Click here for more information on accommodation
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
More than 800 courses are available including courses from Economics and Management.
Remarks
- Click here for the schedule of classes
- Top university (#44 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #21 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the University of California, Los Angeles' website/social media
Yale Summer Session
Dates
(1) Various credit-earning courses (proof of English proficiency is required) are available in the following sessions:
- Session A: 29 May – 30 June 2023
- Session B: 3 July – 4 August 2023
(2) Certificate programmes (proof of English proficiency is not required): 3 July – 4 August 2023
Location
New Haven, Connecticut, the USA
Mode of Study
Both on-campus and online courses are available.
Fees
For the on-campus certificate programmes:
- Approx. HK$39,000 – HK$45,000 per programme
- Additional approx. HK$2,500 application, visa processing and medical insurance fees
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional accommodation cost is required.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Postgraduate Seminar Online (Session B, 3 July – 4 August 2023, online mode)- A 5-week intensive English programme for mature or professional participants to study English in a serious academic setting
- Participants will:
- Practice academic research skills
- Learn the conventions of academic writing (citing sources, intellectual property rights, making use of the internet, scholarly publications)
- Discuss assigned readings that model processes and strategies used in academic writing
- Develop active listening skills using conversation, interviews, media broadcasts, lectures, and films
- Learn the conventions of presentations, roundtable or panel discussions and small-group conversation
- Increase academic, professional and everyday vocabulary
- A 5-week programme takes participants’ business English to the next level
- Participants will:
- Study concepts and terminology found in strategic planning, organisation, investment analysis, and developing a business plan
- Participate in lectures, discussions, case studies, readings, and small group work with presentations
- Practice in the case method to explore business strategies and concepts
- Engage in team building and international networking with peers
- Build leadership skills with a ziplining field trip
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list (credit-earning courses)
- Click here to view all the certificate programmes
- Click here to view the certificate programme “Postgraduate Seminar Online”
- Click here to view the certificate programme “Business Seminar”
- Top university (#18 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #9 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Yale Summer Session and Yale University's website/social media
Low-cost / Affordable Choice in Canada, Ireland and South Korea
Business French Summer School
Date
10 July – 4 August 2023
Location
Montréal, Canada
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$11,000 for the 4-week programme
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (shared room): Additional approx. HK$250 per night
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Unique in North America, this 4-week French programme includes:
- Intensive credited courses
- Interactive oral communication workshops
- Numerous company visits
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
Photos from the HEC Montréal's website/social media
International Summer School
Date
24 May – 14 June 2023
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
For the 3-week programme including accommodation: Approx. HK$25,000
Housing and other Costs
- Accommodation is included in the above-mentioned fees.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Iris Studies:
- Course 1: Taking Action: Campaigning for Social Justice Issues
- Course 2: Modern Irish Theatre
- Course 3: Irish Life and Literature
- Course 4: Irish Traditions, Folklore & Culture
(2) Business Study (course offered by the Kemmy Business School):
- Course 1: International Finance Markets & Trading
Remarks
- Click here for the summer school module booklet
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
Photos from the University of Limerick's website/social media
SKKU International Summer Semester (ISS)
Date
23 June – 21 July 2023
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fee
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$9,200
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$15,000
- For 3 courses: Approx. HK$18, 000
- Additional approx. HK$610 for the application fee
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (shared room): Additional approx. HK$4,600 for the whole summer semester
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Courses from the fields of Business and Economics (20 courses are available), Social Science and Humanities, Computer and Data Science (7 courses are available), Engineering and Korean Studies and Korean Language (7 courses are available) are available.
- Participants can choose up to 3 courses.
- 20 courses are available under “Business and Economics”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Advertising and Popular Culture
- Digital Marketing
- Principles of Finance
- Strategic Management
- Understanding International Finance, the Global Economy, and Exchange Rates
- Introduction to ESG Management
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Business Analytics
- Consumer Behavior
- Psychology of Fintech
- The Present and Future of International Trade
- International Business and Management
- Corporate Finance
- Circular Economy
- The Foundation of Entrepreneurship
- Digital Technology and Strategic Management
(3) Evening Session (15:30 – 18:00)
- An In-depth Look at the Role of Culture in Global Marketing
- Behavioral Economics and the Economics of Altruism
- The Present and Future of International Trade [online pre-produced]
- Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management
- Understanding Game Theory - 7 courses are available under “Computer and Data Science”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Statistics in Python
- Data Visualisation
- Algorithm and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Machine Learning
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Human Computer Interaction
- Cyber Security - 7 courses are available under “Korean Studies & Korean Language”:
(1) Morning Session (09:00 – 11:30)
- Globalisation of Korean Popular Culture
(2) Afternoon Session (12:30 – 15:00)
- Korean Cinema World Rising
- K-Pop, Hallyu and Korean Society
(3) Evening Session (15:30 – 18:00)
- Intermediate Korean
- Basic Korean
- Korean Cinema and Contemporary Korean Society
- History of Modern Korea
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Top University (#1 private university in Korea by the THE and US News, #99 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #170 in THE World University Rankings 2023)
Photos from the Sungkyunkwan University's website/social media
Low-cost / Affordable Choice in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands
JAMK Summer School “Leadership, Communication and Responsible Tourism”
Date
2 June – 22 June 2023
Location
Jyväskylä, Finland
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
For 4-week programme: Approx. HK$6,500 regardless how many courses a student takes
Housing and Other Costs
- Greenstar Hotel: Additional approx. HK$11,800 (single room), additional approx. HK$6,700 (shared room) or additional approx. HK$5,000 (3-person room)
- Verso Urban Hotel: Additional approx. HK$14,000 (single room) or additional approx. HK$7,400 (shared room)
- Forenom Hostel: Additional approx. HK$6,000(mini-room) or additional approx. HK$8,200 (shared room)
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Students can choose from 1 to 4 courses from the followings:
- Dynamic Creativity Management
- Global Team Leadership
- European Corporate Finance
- Ethics and Law for International Managers
- Psychology for Business Leadership
- International Business Speaking
- Services Design
- Game Art & Design
- Responsible Tourism
- Advanced Engineering Technologies and Robotics
Remarks
- Click here to view the brochure of JAMK Summer School “Leadership, Communication and Responsible Tourism”
- Low-cost / affordable choice
Photos from the JAMK University of Applied Sciences' website/social media
HWR Berlin Summer School
Dates
7 courses are available in the following periods:
- Period 1: 25 June – 22 July 2023 (2 courses are available)
- Period 2: 25 June – 2 July 2023 (1 course is available)
- Period 3: 2 – 22 July 2023 (4 courses are available)
Location
Berlin, Germany
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees, Housing and Other Costs
- For the courses in period 1 (both courses are 4-week on-campus):
- Approx. HK$8,500 per course
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$9,000 - For the course in period 2 (the course is 1-week virtual and 1-week on-campus):
- Approx. HK$7,000 per course
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$2,000 - For the course in period 3 (All 4 courses are 3-week on-campus):
- Approx. HK$6,000 – HK$8,000 per course
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$5,500 – HK$6,500 - Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
- Click here for more details about the fees and additional accommodation costs.
Courses Available
- Business
- The European Union in a Global World (25 June – 22 July 2023)
- European Business and Economics Programme (25 June – 22 July 2023)
- Game Thinking for Business – Strategies for Customer Loyalty and Employee Engagement (1 week virtual, 1 week on site) (25 June – 2 July 2023)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management in Germany (2 – 22 July 2023)
- Markets and Management in Europe (2 – 22 July 2023)
- Business Law
- How Europe Works: Institutions and Law in the EU (2 – 22 July 2023)
- German Language & Culture
- German Language & Culture: For Beginners or Advanced Beginner (2 – 22 July 2023)
Remark
- Low-cost / affordable choice
Photos from the Berlin School of Economics and Law's website/social media
Radboud Summer School
Date
More than 50 courses about sustainability, law, research methods and skills, data science and more are available in June and July 2023.
Location
Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Fee vary for different courses
- Approx. HK$3,500 – HK$5,500 per course
Housing and Other Costs
- Radboud University offers different accommodation options. Prices vary. Click here for more information.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- A broad variety of courses, over 50 courses at bachelor's and master's levels, from the fields of Sustainability, Law, Research Methods and Skills, Data Science and more are available.
- 9 courses under the field of “Management, Politics and Law”, at the master's level are available:
(1) Ethnography and Fieldwork (19 – 23 June 2023)
(2) Comparative Historical Analysis: Using History to Enrich Social Inquiry (19 – 23 June 2023)
(3) Gaming approaches for Analysing and Supporting Complex Decision-Making (26 – 30 June 2023)
(4) Doing Intersectional Quantitative Research (26 – 30 June 2023)
(5) Defending the Rule of Law in Europe (3 – 7 July 2023)
(6) Migrant Inclusion Policies and Practices (3 – 7 July 2023)
(7) International Grail: Communities-with-a-heart (3 – 7 July 2023)
(8) Digitalisation in Migrant Inclusion (10 – 14 July 2023)
(9) Technology and Sustainability Modelling for Net-zero Industries (10 – 14 July 2023)
Remark
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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VU Amsterdam Summer School
Dates
9 courses under Economics and Entrepreneurship at the master's level are available in the following periods:
- 1 – 15 July 2023
- 16 – 23 July 2023
- 16 – 20 July 2023
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1-week course: Approx. HK$6,000
- For 2-week course: Approx. HK$8,500
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$5,000 – HK$7,000 for 2-week
- VU Amsterdam offers different accommodation options in different parts of Amsterdam. Click here for more information
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Multi-disciplinary interactive small-scale courses, at bachelor’s and master’s levels, from the fields of “Earth and Sustainability”, “Economics and Entrepreneurship”, “Behaviour and Society”, “History and Heritage”, “Health Sciences and Health Care”, “Theology, Religion and Philosophy”, “Natural Sciences”, “Education”, “Law and Governance”, “Language and Communication”, “Engineering” and “Mathematics and Information Sciences” are available.
- 9 courses from the fields of “Economics and Entrepreneurship”, at master’s level are available:
(1) Creativity and Innovation (1 – 15 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(2) Econometrics of Networks (1 – 15 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(3) Introduction to Business and International Management (1 – 15 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(4) Labour Rights in Global Supply-Chains (16 – 30 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(5) New Venture Creation in the Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (16 – 30 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(6) Organisational Behaviour Management (1 – 15 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(7) The Economics of Urbanisation (16 – 23 July 2023, 1-week, on-campus)
(8) The Moral Organisation (16 – 30 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
(9) The Political Economy of Terrorism (16 – 30 July 2023, 2-week, on-campus)
Remarks
- Students can join either 1 session or combine courses to create a 3-week or 4-week study.
- Click here to the full course list
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Low-cost / Affordable Choice in Hungary, Italy, Poland and Slovenia
Budapest Summer Programme
Date
19 June – 14 July 2023
Locations
Budapest, Hungary
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition)
- Places are limited: ESSCA can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will need to liaise with the ESSCA to increase the student quota. Therefore, there might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,500
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Two options with two modules in each option:
- Option 1
- Human Centered Management and Leadership
- Economic and Business Opportunities between Europe and Asia
- Option 2
- International Marketing and Logistics
- Self Leadership and Self Branding
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Graduate Exchange Programme "MBA Summer Term"
Date
MBA Summer Term: Early June – late July 2023
Location
Rome, Italy
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition)
- Places are limited: LUISS Business School can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will need to liaise with LUISS Business School to increase the student quota. Therefore, there might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (per month): Additional approx. HK$5,000 (single room) or approx. HK$3,500 (shared room)
- A security deposit of approx. HK$5,000 is usually required.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
MBA summer term lasts for two months. It offers one Track (30 contact hours) and one Industry Focus (16 contact hours):
- Track: Each track comprises 3 courses (10 contact hours each). Participants must pass all 3 courses to be able to receive a grade for the Track. Most popular tracks: Financial Management, International Business, Marketing.
- Industry Focus: Courses are totally taught by managers, professionals and company partners. Each course comprises 4 or 5 lessons. Most popular industries: Energy, Health and Pharmaceutical, Luxury and Fashion.
- Normal workload for a participant is one Track (with 3 courses) and one Industry Focus. Track and Industry Focus won’t overlap.
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Kozminski International Summer School
Date
3 July – 28 July 2023
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$8,000 for up to 4 courses regardless how many courses a student takes
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,000 – HK$5,000 per month
- Some accommodation options are recommended by the organiser, fee varies.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Business courses (6 courses are available, duration of each course: 1-week)
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change
- New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) [online]
- Organisational Communication in the Age of AI
- Sustainability Transition in Business
- Space Law and Business
(2) Legal courses (2 courses are available, duration of each course: 2-week)
- EU Insurance Law
- Multiculturalism, Multilingualism and Comparative Law
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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School of Economics and Business “Take the Best from East and West”
Date
3 - 21 July 2023
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$5,500 (for early bird discount by 8 May 2023) or approx. HK$7,000 (for standard fee from 9 May to 7 June 2023)
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$8,300 (for early bird discount by 8 May 2023) or approx. HK$15,000 (for standard fee from 9 May to 7 June 2023)
Housing and Other Costs
- Optional hospitality package: Additional approx. HK$4,000 in triple rooms with breakfast and lunch on weekdays
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Students can register for 1 course or 2 courses in different time slots.
- 8 business courses at master's level are available:
(1) From Customer Experience to Digital Customer Experience
(2) Hyper-Performance with Human Artificial Intelligence
(3) Innovative Finance – FinTech and DeFi
(4) Managing in a Global Context
(5) Data Analytics – Tools for Big Data
(6) Digital and Social Media Marketing
(7) Supply Chain Management 4.0: Resilience, Sustainability, and Business Models
(8) Sustainable Finance
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Low-cost / Affordable Choice across 3 Countries: Germany, the Netherlands and Spain
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Ramon Llull University, Spain
Summer School "Doing Business across Europe"
Dates
This summer school is organised by 3 universities in different locations:
- “International Business Ethics” in Germany: 25 – 2 July 2023
- “Towards a Circular Economy” in the Netherlands 2 – 8 July 2023
- “Business Model Innovation and Entrepreneurship” in Spain: 9 – 15 July 2023
Locations
- Rosenheim, Germany
- Zwolle, The Netherlands
- Barcelona, Spain
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course in 1-week including accommodation: Approx. HK$7,500
- For the full programme with 3 courses in 3-week including accommodation: HK$19,000
- Tuition fee, accommodation, and the social and cultural programme costs are included in the above-mentioned fees.
Housing Other Costs
- Accommodation cost is included in the above-mentioned fees.
- Students have to pay the travelling expenses across 3 countries if joining the full 3-week programme.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Students can join either the 1-week programme in a country or the full 3-week programme across 3 countries:
- International Business Ethics (25 – 2 July 2023)
- This course is offered by the Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
- Participants will learn more about the ethics of responsible business decisions in a competitive global world, and participants will use major ethical theories to explore specific corporate cases and topics such as rights to privacy, insider trading, whistleblowing, sustainability and more.
- Towards a Circular Economy (2 – 8 July 2023)
- This course is offered by the Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands.
- To understand the opportunities and obstacles of adopting circular strategies via playing an online simulation game, the Blue Connection, to transit a manufacturing company from a linear to a circular business model.
- Business Model Innovation and Entrepreneurship (9 – 15 July 2023)
- This course is offered by the La Salle Campus Barcelona, Ramon Llull University in Spain.
- Dive into the entrepreneurial process! Participants will learn to identify, develop and assess different business models and marketing strategies, and acquire the mindset and toolset to become a real entrepreneur.
- Bonus Course: Intercultural Readiness Track
- Available for participants who join the full programme of 3-week
- An online intercultural readiness check assessment, intercultural training, reflection exercises and coaching sessions are included. Upon completion, participants will be awarded with an additional certificate at no extra cost.
Remark
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Triple Accredited Business Schools in Canada, Ireland and the UK
Business French Summer School
Date
10 July – 4 August 2023
Location
Montréal, Canada
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$11,000 for the 4-week programme
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (shared room): Additional approx. HK$250 per night
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Unique in North America, this 4-week French programme includes:
- Intensive credited courses
- Interactive oral communication workshops
- Numerous company visits
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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International Summer School
Date
24 May – 14 June 2023
Location
Limerick, Ireland
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
For the 3-week programme including accommodation: Approx. HK$25,000
Housing and other Costs
- Accommodation is included in the above-mentioned fees.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Iris Studies:
- Course 1: Taking Action: Campaigning for Social Justice Issues
- Course 2: Modern Irish Theatre
- Course 3: Irish Life and Literature
- Course 4: Irish Traditions, Folklore & Culture
(2) Business Study (course offered by the Kemmy Business School):
- Course 1: International Finance Markets & Trading
Remarks
- Click here for the summer school module booklet
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Imperial College Business School Summer School
Date
- 3 – 21 July 2023
Location
London, the UK
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$23,000 per course (early bird discount by 24 April 2023)
- Approx. HK$25,000 per course
Housing and Other Costs
Pending updated fee for summer 2023. 2022 reference:
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$800 per night
- The organiser is committed to offering accommodation that is safe, high quality and great value.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Business Analytics
- Business Strategy & Consulting
- Machine Learning and Applied Statistics
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#6 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #10 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
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Triple Accredited Business Schools in Denmark, Poland and the Netherlands
AU Summer University
Dates
Exact course dates and periods vary. Many different courses from 1-week to 3-week are available in the following terms:- Term 1: 4 – 14 July 2023
- Term 2: 24 July – 11 August 2023
Location
Aarhus, Denmark
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$6,500 – HK$21,000 per course (2-week or 3-week programmes, vary depending on different courses)
- The exact tuition fee of each course appears on the course page, all fees are stated in Euro.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,100 for one month
- Additional approx. HK$8,500 for one month stay in Aarhus for accommodation, social activities, meals, local transport, books and other expenses
- AU housing service will do their best to provide affordable and convenient housing for all participants in which they have succeeded all previous years.
- Additional flight ticket and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Courses available in the following academic areas: Culture & Media, Humanities, Social Science, Health and Medicine, Economics & Business Economics, Management, Computer Science, Law, STEM
- Courses are taught in English at both bachelor's and master's levels.
Remarks
- Click here for the full course list
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#161 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #117 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
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Kozminski International Summer School
Date
3 – 28 July 2023
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$8,000 for up to 4 courses regardless how many courses a student takes
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,000 – HK$5,000 per month
- Some accommodation options are recommended by the organiser, fee varies.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Business courses (6 courses are available, duration of each course: 1-week)
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change
- New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) [online]
- Organisational Communication in the Age of AI
- Sustainability Transition in Business
- Space Law and Business
(2) Legal courses (2 courses are available, duration of each course: 2-week)
- EU Insurance Law
- Multiculturalism, Multilingualism and Comparative Law
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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UvA Summer School
Dates
- 18 courses at the master’s level from different fields are available.
- 2 courses from Economics and Business are available:
- Course 1: Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Course 2: Multilateralism, Globalisation & Corporate Diplomacy (2 – 20 July 2023) - Other courses: From late June to July 2023, 2-week to 4-week (exact course periods vary)
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
Both courses at master’s level from the field of “Economics and Business” are on-campus
Fees
- Approx. HK$15,000 per course
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$6,000
- Some accommodation options recommended by the organiser, fee varies.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
2 courses at the master’s level from the fields of Economics and Business are available:
(1) Building Brands and Influencing Bahaviour (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Course descriptions:
- To examine what factors create a winning brand
- To analyse the strategies behind it
- To learn how to build a winning brand strategy yourself. - The course is set up for participants to learn both the theory and practice of branding. All concepts are accompanied by real-life examples and supported by various exercises. Participants will also join a variety of expert guest speakers’ lessons.
(2) Multilateralism, Globalisation and Corporate Diplomacy (2 – 20 July 2023)
- Participants will explore the pillars on which the global system is built, from the basics of the United Nations and Bretton Woods, to the G7 and G20, and the emerging multilateral institutions within BRICs.
- Course contents include:
- Economic diplomacy
- Multi-stakeholder institutions
- The role of civil society
- The power of an individual to drive change
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top university (#58 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and #60 in the THE World University Rankings 2023)
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Triple Accredited Business Schools in France, Hungary and Singapore
Summer Programmes: Agners and Budapest
ESSCA School of Management offers 2 options of the 4-week summer programmes:
- Angers Summer Programme
- Budapest Summer Programme
Option 1: Angers Summer Programme
Date
11 June – 8 July 2023
Locations
- Angers and Paris, France; and
- Brussels, Belgium
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition)
- Places are limited: ESSCA can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will need to liaise with the ESSCA to increase the student quota. Therefore, there might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional approx. HK$22,000 for the organisational costs covering the costs for accommodation, most of the breakfasts and lunches, all field visits, transportations across and within cities
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- European Union Studies
- European Politics
- European Economics
- Brussels Field Seminar (field visits) and Report
- Culture and Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- French Culture
Remark
- Triple-accredited business school
Option 2: Budapest Summer Programme
Date
19 June – 14 July 2023
Locations
Budapest, Hungary
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition)
- Places are limited: ESSCA can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will need to liaise with the ESSCA to increase the student quota. Therefore, there might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$4,500
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Two options with two modules in each option:
- Option 1
- Module 1: Human Centered Management and Leadership
- Module 2: Economic and Business Opportunities between Europe and Asia
- Option 2
- Module 1: International Marketing and Logistics
- Module 2: Self Leadership and Self Branding
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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International Summer Programmes 2023
Dates
6 different summer programmes are available:
- Course 1: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2-week in July, exact date TBC
- Course 2: Digital Marketing, 2-week in July, exact date TBC
- Course 3: Fashion Business, 2-week in July, exact date TBC
- Course 4: Wine Business, 2-week in July, exact date TBC
- Course 5: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability, 2-week in July, exact date TBC
- Course 6: International Summer Academy – Business and Management courses with cultural activities, 4-week in July, exact date TBC
Location
Paris, France
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
(1) Excluding accommodation:
- For course 1, 2, 3 and 5: Approx. HK$14,000
- For course 4: Approx. HK$16,500
- For course 5: Approx. HK$16,500
(2) Including accommodation (in single room with WIFI)
- For course 1, 2, 3 and 5: Approx. HK$22,000
- For course 4: Approx. HK$24,500
- For course 5: Approx. HK$29,000
Housing and Other Costs
- Packages including accommodation are available.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Module 1: Business Modeling
- Module 2: Managing Innovation
- Module 3: Corporate Sessions
(2) Digital Marketing
- Module 1: Brand Management
- Module 2: Digital Marketing Strategy
- Module 3: Corporate Sessions
(3) Fashion Business
- Module 1: Fashion and Luxury Goods Marketing
- Module 2: Fashion: A Powerful Business Universe
- Module 3: Corporate Sessions
(4) Wine Business
- Module 1: French Wine and Champagne: A Focus on the Product
- Module 2: French Wine and Champagne: A focus on the Ecosystem
- Module 3: Corporate Sessions
(5) Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability
- Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Module 2: AI for Sustainable Development and Responsible AI
- Module 3: Corporate Sessions
(6) International Summer Academy
- Courses focus on Global Business and Management.
- Students can choose 4 courses from the 16 intensive courses offered.
- Possible courses available in week 1 (choose 1 course from the below):
- Experiential Retail Strategy
- Introduction to Stock Market Investing
- Art and Luxury Digitalisation
- European Integration
- Possible courses available in week 2 (choose 1 course from the below)::
- Brand Strategy
- Management Information System
- Sustainable Supply Chains and Logistics Management
- Empowering Changemakers for a Better Society
- Possible courses available in week 3 (choose 1 course from the below):
- International Business
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Doing Business with Africa – The Panorama
- French Culture
- Possible courses available in week 4 (choose 1 course from the below):
- A Unique Approach to Cross-cultural Management
- Negotiation Skills for International Managers
- International Sports Management
- French Culture
Remark
Triple-accredited business school
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KEDGE International Summer Schools
Dates
Different packages are available in different campuses:
- Summer Schools in Bordeaux
- Package 1 “Supply Chain Management and Design”: 5 – 16 June 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 2 “Entrepreneurship”: 19 – 30 June 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 3 “Wine and Tourism in France”: 26 June – 21 July 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Summer Schools in Marseille
- Package 1 “Sports Marketing, Communication and Strategic Management”: 5 – 16 June 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 2 “Design Thinking and Managing the Creative Process”: 12 – 23 June 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 3 “Global Finance and International Business: A Mediterranean Perspective”: 26 June – 7 July 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 4 “Ethics and Sustainability in Business”: 10 – 21 July 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Summer Schools in Paris
- Package 1 “Sustainable and Digital Marketing”: 3 – 15 July 2023 (with 2 courses)
- Package 2 “Disruptive Technologies and Modern Management”: 17 – 28 July 2023 (with 2 courses)
Flexible on course arrangement: participants can take one course or mix and match courses from the same or different packages, either in one campus or across campuses.
Locations
Bordeaux, Marseille or Paris, France
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$9,000
- For a 2-week/ 2-courses package in the same campus: Approx. HK$16,000
- For a 2-week / 2-course package across different campuses: Approx. HK$17,500
Housing and Other Costs
- Summer Schools in Bordeaux
- Sweetly (partner residence): Additional approx. HK$460 per person per night (single room)
- Teneo (partner residence): Additional approx. HK$500 per person per night (single room) or approx. HK$250 per person per night (shared room))
- Summer Schools in Marseille
- One of the pre-booked “Apart-Hotels”: Additional approx. HK$460 per night (single room) or approx. HK$290 per person per night (shared room)
- Summer Schools in Paris
- A few options recommended by the organiser, fees vary depends on the booking period and accommodation type. Click here for more details.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Summer Schools in Bordeauxi. Package 1: Supply Chain Management and Design
- Course 1: Design of the Supply Chain (5 – 9 June 2023)
- Course 2: Management of the Supply Chain (12 – 16 June 2023)
- Course 1: Entrepreneurial Business Model Design (19 – 30 June 2023)
- Course 2: Leadership and Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs (26 – 30 June 2023)
- Course 1: French Wine Business (26 June – 7 July 2023)
- Course 2: Oenotourism – Wine and Spirits Tourism in France (10 – 21 July 2023)
i. Package 1: Sports Marketing, Communication and Strategic Management
- Course 1: Strategic Management and Advanced Marketing for Sports Organisations (5 – 16 June 2023)
- Course 2: Sports Marketing and Communication (5 – 16 June 2023)
- Course 1: Managing the Creative Process (12 – 16 June 2023)
- Course 2: Design Thinking (19 – 23 June 2023)
- Course 1: Global Financial Regulations (26 June - 7 July 2023)
- Course 2: International Business: A Mediterranean Perspective (27 June – 8 July 2023)
- Course 1: Ethics in Business and Society (10 – 21 July 2023)
- Course 2: Changes Towards Sustainability (10 – 21 July 2023)
i. Package 1: Sustainable and Digital Marketing
- Course 1: Sustainable Marketing (3 – 7 July 2023)
- Course 2: Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs (11 – 15 July 2023)
- Course 1: Business Analytics and Intelligence (17 – 21 July 2023)
- Course 2: Creating Customer Value with Disruptive Technologies (24 – 28 July 2023)
Remarks
- Flexible on course arrangement that participants can take just one course or as many as the total courses or mix and match courses from KEDGE different Summer School packages, either in one campus or across different KEDGE campuses.
- Triple-accredited business school
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SMU Global Summer Programme 2023
Date
26 June – 21 July 2023
Location
Singapore
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$20,000 including 10% discount for HKBU students
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$30,500 including 10% discount for HKBU students
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost: Additional approx. HK$8,700
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- 2 different tracks (i.e. Asian Insights Track and Sustainable Futures Track) are available.
- Participants can select a maximum of 2 courses:
- Asian Insights Track (A.M.)
- Asia Pacific Business
- Capital Markets in China
- Asian Insights Track (P.M.)
- Blockchain application in Asia-Pacific's Financial Services
- Economic Globalisation and Asia
- Global Mega Trends: Opportunities and Challenges in Asia
- Perspectives, Challenges, and insights on Singapore
- Screening Asia: History, Society, and Politics in Films
- Sustainable Futures Track (A.M.)
- Digital Technologies for Environmental Sustainability
- Innovations for Asia's Smart Cities
- Sustainability, Multinational Corporations, and International Economic Law
- Sustainable Futures Track (P.M.)
- Climate, History, Society
- Psychology of Sustainability
- Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Remarks
- Click here to view the brochure of Global Summer Programme 2023
- Triple-accredited business school
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Triple Accredited Business Schools in Germany, Italy and Slovenia
The Finance and Management Boot Camp
Date
Participants will get to cover different topics in the 2-week programme; with 1-week dedicated to finance and 1-week dedicated to management:
- 10 - 21 July 2023
Location
Frankfurt, Germany
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
Approx. HK$21,000 covering lunches and transportations within Frankfurt
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional accommodation cost is required.
- Participants will be advised in a hotel.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
(1) Management Week (1-week), topics could include:
- Strategy
- Principles of Operation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Marketing
(2) Finance Week (1-week), topics could include:
- Blockchain & Finance
- Behavioral Economics
- Risk Management
Remark
Triple-accredited business school
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Mannheim Business School (MBS) – MBS Summer School 2023
Dates
MBS Summer School consists of 3 modules. Participants can join either one module or combine modules to create a 4-week study:
- Module 1: “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”: 26 – 30 June 2023
- Module 2: “Artificial Intelligence in Business”: 3 – 7 July 2023
- Module 3: “Designing Data-Driven Business Models”: 10 – 14 July 2023
Location
Mannheim, Germany
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 module: Approx. HK$8,500
- For 2 modules: Approx. HK$16,000
- For 3 modules: Approx. HK$22,500
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional accommodation cost is required.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
MBS Summer School consists of 3 modules. Participants can join either one module or combine modules to create a 4-week study:
- Module 1 "Entrepreneurship and Innovation" (26 – 30 June 2023)
- Module 2 "Artificial Intelligence in Business" (3 – 7 July 2023)
- Module 3 "Designing Data-Driven Business Models" (10 – 14 July 2023)
Remark
Triple-accredited business school
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Graduate Exchange Programme "MBA Summer Term"
Date
MBA Summer Term: Early June – late July 2023
Location
Rome, Italy
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition)
- Places are limited: LUISS Business School can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will need to liaise with LUISS Business School to increase the student quota. Therefore, there might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (per month): Additional approx. HK$5,000 (single room) or approx. HK$3,500 (shared room)
- A security deposit of approx. HK$5,000 is usually required.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
MBA summer term lasts for two months. It offers one Track (30 contact hours) and one Industry Focus (16 contact hours):
- Track: Each track comprises 3 courses (10 contact hours each). Participants must pass all 3 courses to be able to receive a grade for the Track. Most popular tracks: Financial Management, International Business, Marketing.
- Industry Focus: Courses are totally taught by managers, professionals and company partners. Each course comprises 4 or 5 lessons. Most popular industries: Energy, Health and Pharmaceutical, Luxury and Fashion.
- Normal workload for a participant is one Track (with 3 courses) and one Industry Focus. Track and Industry Focus won’t overlap.
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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School of Economics and Business “Take the Best from East and West”
Date
3 - 21 July 2023
Location
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
Pending tuition fee information in 2023. 2022 reference:
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$5,500 (for early bird discount by 8 May 2023) or approx. HK$7,000 (for standard fee from 9 May to 7 June 2023)
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$8,300 (for early bird discount by 8 May 2023) or approx. HK$15,000 (for standard fee from 9 May to 7 June 2023)
Housing and Other Costs
- Optional hospitality package: Additional approx. HK$4,000 in triple rooms with breakfast and lunch on weekdays
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- Students can register for 1 course or 2 courses in different time slots.
- 8 business courses at maste's level are available:
(1) From Customer Experience to Digital Customer Experience
(2) Hyper-Performance with Human Artificial Intelligence
(3) Innovative Finance – FinTech and DeFi
(4) Managing in a Global Context
(5) Data Analytics – Tools for Big Data
(6) Digital and Social Media Marketing
(7) Supply Chain Management 4.0: Resilience, Sustainability, and Business Models
(8) Sustainable Finance
Remarks
- Triple-accredited business school
- Low-cost / affordable choice
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Unique Experience in Canada, the UK and the USA
Haskayne School of Business, Haskayne MBA Summer Program
Date
16 June – 4 August 2023
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
More details will be available from the host institution soon.
Housing and Other Costs
- More details will be available from the host institution soon.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
More details will be available from the host institution soon.
Remarks
- Unique experience
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London International Summer School 2023
Dates
- Session 1: 17 June – 8 July 2023
- Session 2: 8 – 29 July 2023
- Full Programme: 17 June – 29 July 2023
Location
London, the UK
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fee
- For 1 session: Approx. HK$16,000
- For 2 sessions: Approx. HK$27,000
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost:
- For 1 session (3-week): Additional approx. HK$9,500 - HK$12,500
- For 2 sessions (6-week): Additional approx. HK$18,500 – HK$25,000 - Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
Students are choose from a range of classes (modules) from the followings:
(1) Liberal Arts and Sciences (Session 1):
- Climate, Change and Culture
- Black London: Black History in London from Tudors to Today
- Jack the Ripper’s London: Myth, Reality and the London Victorian Metropolis
- Monarchy: A Royal History of London
(2) Liberal Arts and Sciences (Session 2):
- Sexual History of London
- Art and Society
- Crime and the London Underworld
- The Holocaust in London: The History and Memory of the Holocaust in London
(3) Business (Session 1):
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Buyer Behaviour
(4) Business (Session 2):
- Global Business Environment
- The Power of Brands
(5) Design, Creative and Digital Industries (Both Sessions 1 and 2):
- Photographing the City: London
- Computing Module
Remark
Unique experience
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Columbia Summer Session 2023
Dates
More than 100 courses in 50 subject areas, including Business and Management, Economics, Economics and Finance are available in the following sessions:
- Session A: 22 May – 30 June 2023
- Session B: 3 July – 11 August 2023
- Full term: 22 May – 13 August 2023
Location
New York, the USA
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
Pending tuition fee information in 2023. 2022 reference:
- Approx. HK$18,000 per credit
- Additional approx. HK$10,000 for application, student activities, University services and support, document handling, international services and health insurance fees etc.
- Click here for more details about the tuition fees
Housing and Other Costs
- Additional accommodation cost is required.
- Both on-campus and off-campus options are available for participants to choose from.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
- More than 100 courses in over 50 academic areas such as Business and Management, Economics, Economics and Finances, English and Comparative Literature, English for Speakers of Other Languages, International Affairs, Statistics and more are available.
- Click here for the courses available in summer 2023 (Information available in early March)
Remark
Unique experience
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2023 Summer Institute
Date
4 July - 4 August 2023
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, the USA
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For the 4-week full programme: Approx. HK$41,000
- The above fee includes tuition fee, 31-night accommodation, flexible meal plan, medical insurance, transportation and excursions and admissions to Atlanta attractions, which may include World Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta.
Housing and Other Costs
- 31 nights' accommodation cost is included in the above-mentioned fee.
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Course Available
- Students are required to take 2 courses during the 4-week programme.
- The GSU Summer Institute will offer the following courses (note: not taking all classes):
- 3 specialised English courses
- Field-specific courses, including:
- Communication and Cultural Diversity in the Health Care System
- Global Economics
- Public Speaking
- Cultural Institutions and Museum Studies
- Molecular Biotechniques from Genomics to Proteomics
- Introduction to U.S. Law
- Chemical Research
- Science of Learning
Remark
Unique experience
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Unique Experience in Germany and Spain
MBA European Summer Program – “The Changing Environment for International Business Europe”
Dates
- Session 1: 9 – 23 May 2023
- Session 2: 14 – 26 May 2023
Location
Vallendar, Germany
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For programme fee: Approx. HK$27,000
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation cost (single room): Additional approx. HK$2,800 – HK$3,500 for 2-week
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
This programme focuses on the following topics:
- European Trade Integration and the Euro
- Competing in European Markets
- European Aspects of Family Business
- The Business Tax Environment in Europe
- Business Environment and Strategies of FDI Investors in Central and Eastern Europe
- Entrepreneurship from a European Perspective
- The Relevance of Family Businesses in Europe
- Raising Capital in European Capital Markets
Remarks
- Click here to view the flyer
- Unique experience
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Summer School of Economics and Business
Date
26 June - 21 July 2023
Location
Madrid, Spain
Mode of Study
On-campus
Fees
- For 1 course: Approx. HK$12,000
- For 2 courses: Approx. HK$16,000
Housing and Other Costs
- Accommodation and meal plan options: Additional approx. HK$4,700 – HK$9,300 per month
- Many different accommodation and meal plan options are available. Click here for more details
- Additional flight ticket, local transportation, meal and medical insurance costs, visa application fee and personal expenses are required.
Courses Available
This programme is divided into an Economic Track and a Business Track. Each composed of 2 courses (participants can choose 1 course or both courses):
- Economics Track
- Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis
- International Finance
- Business Track
- Global Marketing
- Doing Business in Spain
- Mixed Track
- International Finance + Global Marketing
- Environmental Economics & Policy Analysis + Doing Business in Spain
Remarks
- Students can choose either 1 course or both courses in a single track, or to take 1 course from each track.
- QS Top 50 under 50
- Unique experience
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Notes:
- As the overseas summer schools / programmes are organised by the overseas universities (not HKBU and not HKBU School of Business), your HKBU insurance does not cover any personal accidents, medical expenses and personal travels when you join the overseas summer schools / programmes. You must purchase, prior to your departure, adequate insurance coverage for your duration of studies at the overseas universities (i.e. your additional insurance purchased must cover your whole period of summer schools / programmes). Meanwhile, most of the overseas universities mention clearly in their websites about the insurance requirements. You must follow the insurance requirements made by the overseas universities before departure.
- Information will be updated regularly. Please stay tuned!
- Please refer to this page, as well as the respective websites, frequently for programme updates and closings. If there are any inconsistencies or discrepancies, information provided by the host institutions shall prevail.
- Exchange rates are based on CAD1 = HK$5.73, EURO1 = HK$8.28, GBP1 = HK$9.38, KRW1 = HK$0.0061, SGD1 = HK$5.77 and USD1 = HK$7.8 (as at January 2023)
Students should have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at the time of application for being nominated to join a summer programme.
For students who are interested in joining the summer programmes, please complete the
online application form on or before 28 February 2023 (Tue).
Students can choose up to 3 choices (by indicating the 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices in the online application form) from all the above recommended summer schools / programmes.
For enquiries, please contact the Global Engagement Section, School of Business, at (+852) 3411 7855 or by e-mail (busd-external@hkbu.edu.hk).