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 School of Business has been encouraging our students to experience the world via a prolonged summer programme. While this aligns with our mission, employers in Hong Kong reflect to us in 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 2020/2021 cohort of Taught Postgraduate students:
Application Deadlines:
- 31 January 2021 (for the “MBA Summer Electives” offers by LUISS Business School, Italy)
- 18 February 2021 (for the Radboud Summer School offers by Radboud University, The Netherlands and the International Summer School offers by the University of Liverpool, UK). Students can still apply for both summer programmes after 18 February 2021 but they just can't enjoy the early bird offers provided by both Universities.
- 28 February 2021 (for all summer schools / programmes other than the above mentioned)
Summer Programmes 2021 for HKBU Business Postgraduate Students
Europe (France and UK)
Summer Programmes: Angers and Budapest
ESSCA School of Management offers 2 options of 4 weeks summer programmes:
- Angers Summer Programme
- Budapest Summer Programme
Option 1 - Angers Summer Programme
Date
9 June – 8 July 2021 (4 weeks)
Locations
- Angers and Paris, France; and
- Brussels, Belgium
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees
Pending updated tuition fees for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition), but additional approx. HK$23,500 per student for the organisational costs including accommodation, most of the breakfasts and lunches, all field visits organised by ESSCA, transportations across and within cities
Credits
Pending updated course and credits information for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
6 ECTS per course, maximum 12 ECTS
Housing
Pending housing information for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
- Accommodation cost is included in the organisational costs.
- Individual studio or shared accommodation (double-room basis), with an option of additional cost of approx. HK$4,500 to upgrade accommodation
Courses Available
Pending updated course and credits information for summer 2021. In 2020, two courses were available:
- European Union Studies
- European Politics
- European Economics
- Brussels Field Seminar (field visits) + Brussels report
- Culture and Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- French Culture
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Option 2 - Budapest Summer Programme
Date
28 June – 23 July 2021 (4 weeks)
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees
- No need to pay tuition fees (free tuition), but additional approx. HK$4,700 per person per month for the shared room accommodation cost.
- Other additional costs including meals, public transportations, airport transfers and visa application are needed.
Credits
6 ECTS per course, maximum 12 ECTS
Housing
Additional approx. HK$4,700 per person per month for a shared accommodation
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 (Personal and Role development)
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
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IESEG Summer Programmes
Date
4 options are available:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summer Programme: 5 – 16 July 2021
- Digital Marketing Summer Programme: 5 – 16 July 2021
- International Fashion Business Summer Programme: 5 – 16 July 2021
- International Summer Academy: 5 – 30 July 2021
Location
Paris, France
Mode of Study
Both online and on-campus "face-to-face" summer courses are available. Final mode of study to be confirmed.
Fees
For Options 1, 2 and 3 (2 weeks, 6 ECTS, 2 courses in each option):
- Approx. HK$21,500 for on-campus "face-to-face" mode, including accommodation
- Approx. HK$12,500 for online mode
For Option 4 (4 weeks, 8 or 9 ECTS, choose 4 courses from 18 courses offered):
- Approx. HK$28,000 for on-campus "face-to-face" mode, including accommodation
- Approx. HK$14,000 for online mode
For on-campus “face-to-face” mode, accommodation in the single room and some extracurricular activities are included in the above-mentioned fees.
Credits
- For options 1 to 3: 6 ECTS (2 courses in each option)
- For option 4: 8 or 9 ECTS (choose 4 courses from 18 courses offered)
Courses Available
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Summer Programme (5 – 16 July 2021)
- Managing Innovation
- Business Modelling
- Digital Marketing Summer Programme (5 – 16 July 2021)
- Brand Management
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- International Fashion Business Summer Programme (5 – 16 July 2021)
- Fashion and Luxury Goods Marketing
- Fashion: A Powerful Business Universe
- International Summer Academy (5 – 30 July 2021)
- Courses focus on Global Business and Management.
- Students can choose 4 courses from 18 courses offered.
Remarks
- Click here for the brochure
- Triple-accredited business school
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KEDGE International Summer Schools
Date
Different packages are available in different campuses, for either online or on-campus "face-to-face" mode:
- Online Summer School - “Digital Summer School”
- Package 1 Sports Marketing & Management: 7 – 18 June 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 2 Supply Chain Design & Management: 7 – 18 June 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 3 Entrepreneurship: 14 – 25 June 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 4 Social Business, Innovations and Sustainable Entrepreneurship: 21 June – 2 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 5 Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management: 12 – 23 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Summer Schools in Bordeaux (aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Package 1 Value Creation & Digital Marketing: 21 June – 2 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 2 Wine & Tourism in France: 21 June – 16 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Summer Schools in Marseille (aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Package 1 Global Finance & International Business: 28 June – 9 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 2 Design Thinking & Managing Creativity: 21 June – 2 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Package 3 Ethics in Business & Society and Sustainable Change: 12 – 23 July 2021 with 2 courses
- Summer Schools in Paris (aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Package 1 Arts in France: 14 – 25 June 2021 with 2 courses
Flexible on course arrangement: students 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
Fees
For Online Summer School – "Digital Summer School":
- Approx. HK$5,000 per course
For those aim to be on-campus "face-to-face" summer schools in Bordeaux, Marseille or Paris:
- Approx. $9,500 per course
- Approx. $15,500 for 2 courses within the same package in the same campus
- Approx. $17,000 for 2 courses across different packages (either in the same campus or across different campuses)
- Above fees do not include accommodation, travel, personal expenses and insurance.
Housing
- Summer Schools in Bordeaux
- Adagio Rodesse (hotel): Additional approx. HK$950 per night for a single room
- Adagio Gambetta (hotel): Additional approx. HK$750 per night for a single room or approx. HK$900 per night for a twin room (approx. HK$450 per person per night)
- Student Residence Halls: Additional approx. HK$350 - HK$400 per person per night for a single room
- Summer Schools in Marseille
- One of the pre-booked “Apart-Hotels”: Additional approx. HK$300 per person per night for a shared-room (Twin or Triple) or approx. HK$450 per person per night for a single room
- Summer Schools in Paris
- A few options recommend by the organiser, fees vary depends on booking period and accommodation type. Click here for more details.
Courses Available
- Online Summer School – "Digital Summer School"
- Package 1: Sports Marketing & Management
· Course 1: Strategic Management for Sports Organisations (7 – 18 June 2021)
· Course 2: Sports Marketing & Communication (7 – 18 June 2021)
- Package 2: Supply Chain Management & Design
· Course 1: Design of the Supply Chain (7 – 11 June 2021)
· Course 2: Management of the Supply Chain (14 – 18 June 2021)
- Package 3: Entrepreneurship
· Course 1: Business Model Design for Entrepreneurs (14 – 18 June 2021)
· Course 2: Leadership & Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs (21 – 25 June 2021)
- Package 4: Social Business, Innovations and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
· Course 1: Social Business, Territories & Innovation (21 – 25 June 2021)
· Course 2: Sustainable Entrepreneurship (28 June – 2 July 2021)
- Package 5: Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management
· Course 1: Business Intelligence & Analytics (12 – 16 July 2021)
· Course 2: Creating Value with Disruptive Technologies (19 – 23 July 2021)
- Package 1: Sports Marketing & Management
- Summer Schools in Bordeaux
- Package 1: Value Creation & Digital Marketing
· Course 1: Value Creation & Brand Management (21 – 25 June 2021)
· Course 2: Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs (28 June – 2 July 2021)
- Package 2: Wine & Tourism in France
· Course 1: The French Wine Industry (21 June – 2 July 2021)
· Course 2: Oenotourism – Wine & Spirits Tourism in France (5 – 16 July 2021)
- Package 1: Value Creation & Digital Marketing
- Summer Schools in Marseille
- Package 1: Global Finance & International Business
· Course 1 (Option A): Global Financial Regulations (28 June – 9 July 2021)
· Course 1 (Option B): Managerial Cost Accounting (28 June – 9 July 2021)
· Course 2: International Business: A Mediterranean Perspective (28 June – 9 July 2021)
- Package 2: Design Thinking & Managing Creativity
· Course 1: Managing the Creative Process (21 – 25 June 2021)
· Course 2: Design Thinking (28 June – 2 July 2021)
- Package 3: Ethics in Business & Society and Sustainable Change
· Course 1: Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility (12 – 23 July 2021)
· Course 2: Ethical in Business and Society (12 – 23 July 2021)
- Package 1: Global Finance & International Business
- Summer Schools in Paris
- Package 1: Arts in France
· Course 1: Arts & Heritage Management (14 – 18 June 2021)
· Course 2: Cultural & Creative Industries (21 – 25 June 2021)
- Package 1: Arts in France
Remarks
- Flexible on course arrangement that students 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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Business School Summer School
Date
- 3 weeks in July 2021
- Exact date, mode of study and programme details to be confirmed
Location
London, UK
Mode of Study
To be confirmed
Fees
Pending updated tuition fees for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
- Approx. HK$23,000 for 1 session
- Approx. HK$41,500 for 2 sessions
- Fees do not include accommodation, airfare and all other costs.
Housing
Pending updated accommodation cost and information for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
- Additional approx. HK$700 per night for accommodation cost
- The organiser is committed to offering students accommodation that is safe, high quality and great value.
Courses Available
Pending updated course and credit information for summer 2021. In 2020, the Sumer School courses spread over 2 sessions. Students can study one course from either session or up to two courses (one from each session):
- Session 1: 5 courses are available
- Business Analytics
- Climate Change & Sustainable Finance
- Economics of Global Health Challenges
- Machine Learning & Applied Statistics
- Principles of Finance
- Session 2: 3 courses are available
- Business Strategy & Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
Remarks
- Students can study one course from either session or up to two courses (one from each session).
- Triple-accredited business school
- Top 10 global university
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International Summer School
Date
- Full Programme (Weeks 1 – 6 ): 14 June - 23 July 2021
- Weeks 1 – 3 Programme: 14 June - 2 July 2021
- Weeks 4 – 6 Programme: 2 - 23 July 2021
Location
Liverpool, UK
Mode of Study
In hybrid format (both on campus “face-to-face” and online)
Fees
For on-campus “face-to-face” mode (including on-campus accommodation):
- Approx. HK$46,000 for the Full Programme (Weeks 1 - 6)
- Approx. HK$25,000 for the Weeks 1 - 3 Programme
- Approx. HK$25,000 for the Weeks 4 - 6 Programme
For online mode:
- Approx. HK$36,000 for the Full Programme (Weeks 1 - 6)
- Approx. HK$19,000 for the Weeks 1 - 3 Programme
- Approx. HK$19,000 for the Weeks 4 - 6 Programme
Credits
For on-campus “face-to-face” mode:
- 6 weeks programme: Study up to eight 5 credits modules, earning up to 40 UoL credits or 20 ECTS
- 3 weeks programme: Study up to four 5 credits modules, earning up to 20 UoL credits or 10 ECTS
For online mode:
- Students can choose one 15 credits module per 3 weeks studying, earning up to 15 UoL credits or 7.5 ECTS
Courses Available
For on-campus “face-to-face” mode:
- Per 3 weeks programme, students can choose all the 5 credit modules from one specialist pathway / subject area, or pick and mix four 5 credit modules from across pathways. Students also need to choose one 5 credit module from each block (A, B, C, and D).
- Business-related modules are only offered in Weeks 4 - 6.
- All 5 credit modules are for on-campus “face-to-face” study only.
- Modules in the Weeks 1 - 3 Programme
Focus on the subject areas of:
- Global Grand Challenges
- Historical Perspectives
- International Cross-border Concerns
Block A
- Art and Public Sculpture in Liverpool (Pathway: Historical Perspectives)
- Psychology of Communication (Pathway: International Cross-border Concerns)
- Global Marketing - Thinking Global, Acting Local (Pathway: Global Grand Challenges)
Block B
- Vikings in Britain (Pathway: Historical Perspectives)
- Cultural Diversity and Global Communication Trends (Pathway: International Cross-border Concerns)
- Critical Thinking in an Age of Fake News and False Information (Pathway: Global Grand Challenges)
Block C
- English Communication Skills (Non-credit bearing module)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (Pathway: International Cross-border Concerns)
Block D
- Liverpool, a City of Transformations (Pathway: Historical Perspectives)
- International Relations (Pathway: International Cross-border Concerns)
- Challenges in Global Health (Pathway: Global Grand Challenges)
- Modules in the Weeks 4 - 6 Programme
Focus on the subject areas of:
- Communication in a Connected World
- Doing Business
- Liverpool DNA
- Science without borders
Block A
- 60's Culture: Beatles, Merseypoets and the Visual Arts in Liverpool (Pathway: Liverpool DNA)
- Sustainable Development: Case Studies in Liverpool City (Pathway: Science Without Borders)
- Consumer Behaviour (Pathway: Doing Business)
- An Introduction to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Pathway: Communication in a Connected World)
Block B
- Liverpool, City of Music (Pathway: Liverpool DNA)
- Supply Chain Management (Pathway: Doing Business)
- Topical Conversations in Psychology (Pathway: Communication in a Connected World)
Block C
- Football City - Sport and Culture in Liverpool (Pathway: Liverpool DNA)
- Regional Environmental Diversity Across the UK (Pathway: Science Without Borders)
- Leadership in Contemporary Business (Pathway: Doing Business)
- English Communication Skills (Non-credit bearing module)
Block D
- Developing a Global Green University Campus (Pathway: Science Without Borders)
For online mode:
- Students can choose one 15 credits module per 3 weeks studying.
- Business-related modules are only offered in Weeks 1 - 3.
- All 15 credits modules are for online study only.
- For Weeks 1 - 3, the following 15 credits modules are available
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Global Challenges, Local Action, Achieved Outcomes
- Cemented by Blood - Liverpool and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
- Intercultural Leadership and Business
-
For Weeks 4 - 6, the following 15 credit modules are available
- False News, False Science and Critical Thinking - What Should I Believe?
- Shakespeare - His World, Our World
- Liverpool, Memory and the Media
Remarks
- Business-related modules are only offered in Weeks 4 - 6 (for on-campus “face-to-face” mode) and Weeks 1 - 3 (for online mode).
- Top 200 ranked global university
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Surrey Business School - Starting Up in the Digital Age
Date
- 5 days programme in summer 2021
- Exact start date, attendance dates, mode of study and programme details to be confirmed
Location
Guildford, Surrey, UK
Mode of Study
To be confirmed
Fees
Pending updated tuition fees for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
- Approx. HK$8,500 for the 5 days programme (including tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, lunch, bus transport, access to Surrey Sports Park and social events)
Housing
Pending updated accommodation cost and information for summer 2021. 2020 reference:
- On-campus accommodation is included in the tuition fees.
Course Content
Pending updated course and credit information for summer 2021. In 2020:
- Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of starting up in the digital age and learn what it takes to turn an idea into a viable business opportunity.
- Course contents
- Creativity and innovation: Apply creative tools and techniques to generate disruptive and innovative entrepreneurial ideas and turn them into a viable business opportunity.
- Business modelling and value proposition: Apply entrepreneurial tools such as the business model canvas and value proposition canvas to define and communicate an entrepreneurial idea.
- Bootstrapping and financing: Explore innovative ways of raising capital for a business idea.
- Pitching: Deliver an elevator pitch and learn how to make the case for a product or service to potential investors.
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Europe (other countries)
AU Summer University
Date
- Term 1: 5 – 23 July 2021
- Term 2: 26 July – 13 August 2021
Most of the courses have other teaching dates and not necessarily lasts for 3 weeks. Most of the courses last for one week or 2 weeks.
Location
Aarhus, Denmark
Mode of Study
Both on-campus “face-to-face” and online courses are available
Fees
For on-campus “face-to-face” courses:
- Approx. HK$12,000 – HK$12,500 per course of 5 ECTS (approx. 2 weeks)
- Approx. HK$13,000 – HK$16,500 per course of 10 ECTS (either 2 weeks or 3 weeks)
For on-campus courses:
- Approx. HK$8,500 – HK$12,000 per course of 5 ECTS (either one week or 2 weeks)
- Approx. HK$12,000 – HK$23,500 per course of 10 ECTS (either 2 weeks or 3 weeks)
Click here for the exact course fees and dates of each course
Additional Costs
For on-campus “face-to-face” courses:
- Additional approx. HK$5,000 for one month accommodation cost
- Additional approx. HK$9,500 for total other costs, including accommodation, social activities, meals, local transport, books and other expenses, excluding flight
AU Housing service refers to do their best to provide affordable and convenient housing for all students in which they have succeeded all previous years.
Courses Available
- 32 on-campus “face-to-face” courses and 72 online courses are available.
- Courses from “Economics & Finance” are only offered online.
Remarks
- Click here for the 2021 course list
- Triple-accredited business school
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HWR Berlin Summer School
Date
6 courses are available:
- Period 1: 27 June – 24 July 2021 (2 courses are available)
- Period 2: 4 – 24 July 2021 (4 courses are available)
Location
Berlin, Germany
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees and Housing
For the courses in period 1 (both courses are 9 ECTS, 100 contact hours, approx. 4 weeks):
- Approx. HK$9,500 per course
- Additional approx. HK$9,200 for accommodation cost
For the course in period 2 (3 courses are 7 ECTS, 75 contact hours, approx. 3 weeks):
- Approx. HK$9,000 per course
- Additional approx. HK$5,600 or HK$6,600 for accommodation cost
For the course in period 2 (1 course is 6 ECTS, 70 contact hours, approx. 3 weeks):
- Approx. HK$6,500 per course
- Additional approx. HK$5,600 or HK$6,600 for accommodation cost
Click here for more details about fees, additional accommodation costs and credits
Courses Available
- Business
- The European Union in a Global World (27 June - 24 July 2021, 9 ECTS, 100 contact hours)
- European Business and Economics Programme (27 June - 24 July 2021, 9 ECTS, 100 contact hours)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management in Germany (4 - 24 July 2021, 7 ECTS, 75 contact hours)
- Markets and Management in Europe (4 - 24 July 2021, 7 ECTS, 75 contact hours)
- Business Law
- How Europe Works: Institutions and Law in the EU (4 – 24 July 2021, 7 ECTS, 75 contact hours)
- German Language & Culture
- Learn the Language, Understand the Culture, Experience Berlin! (for Beginners or Advanced Beginners) (4 – 24 July 2021, 6 ECTS, 70 contact hours)
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Mannheim Business School (MBS) – MBS Summer School 2021
Date
MBS Summer School consists of 3 modules:
- Module 1: Sustainability and Ecological Awareness in the Largest European Economy (5 - 9 July 2021)
- Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 - 16 July 2021)
- Module 3: Introduction to the World of Big Data & Analytics (19 - 23 July 2021)
- Students can join either one module or combine modules to create a 3 weeks study.
Location
Mannheim, Germany
Mode of Study
Online mode
Fees
For online mode:
- Approx. HK$4,650 for one module
- Approx. HK$8,500 for two modules
- Approx. HK$12,500 for three modules
Credits
3 ECTS per module
Courses Available
- Module 1: Sustainability and Ecological Awareness in the Largest European Economy (5 - 9 July 2021)
- Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (12 - 16 July 2021)
- Module 3: Introduction to the World of Big Data & Analytics (19 - 23 July 2021)
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Photos from University of Mannheim's website/social media
Graduate Exchange Programme "MBA Summer Electives"
Date
MBA Summer Term: 7 June – 23 July 2021
Location
Rome, Italy
Mode of Study
In hybrid format (both on campus "face-to-face" and online)
Fees
- Tuition fees will be waived for HKBU Students (2 quotas).
- Places are limited: LUISS Business School can only host 2 students from HKBU.
- If there are more than 2 interested students, HKBU will liaise with LUISS Business School further. There might be a chance that some interested students won’t be nominated to this summer programme.
Credits
Number of credits vary per course, from 1 ECT to 3 ECTS
Housing
Additional approx. HK$5,000 per month for a single room or approx. HK$3,500 per month for a shared room. A security deposit of approx. HK$5,000 is usually required.
Courses Available
MBA summer term lasts for two months. It offers one Industry Focus (16 contact hours, 2 ECTS) and one Track (30 contact hours, 3 ECTS):
- Track: Courses are mostly taught by professionals and top managers. Each track composes of 3 courses (10 contact hours each). Students 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 composes of 4 or 5 lessons. Most popular industries: Energy, Health and Pharmaceutical, Luxury and Fashion.
- Normal workload for a student is one Track (with 3 courses) and one Industry Focus. Track and Industry Focus won’t overlap.
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VU Amsterdam Summer School
Date
2 sessions of various 2 weeks courses are available:
- Session 1: 3 – 17 July 2021 (21 online or on-campus “face-to-face” courses are available)
- Session 2: 17 – 31 July 2021 (14 online or on-campus “face-to-face” courses are available)
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
Both online and on-campus "face-to-face" summer courses are available
Fees
- For online mode: Approx. HK$7,050 per course (2 weeks)
- For on-campus “face-to-face” mode: Approx. HK$9,000 per course (2 weeks)
Housing
For on-campus “face-to-face” mode: VU Amsterdam Summer School offers two different accommodation options. Additional approx. HK$5,500 – HK$6,200 for a single room or additional approx. HK$4,000 for a shared room (4-to-8-person room) for 14 nights. Click here for more details.
Courses Available
Most courses are multi-disciplinary and are taught at various levels, from Bachelor to Master. The programme is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students as well as for PhD staff and professionals:
- On-campus “face-to-face” courses available in Session 1 (3 - 17 July 2021)
- Global Health
- Governing Climate Change: Theory and Practice
- Hand-on Anthropology and Ethnographic Storytelling
- International Criminal Justice
- Interpersonal Neuroscience: Connecting People Through Their Bodies and Brains (also offered online)
- Nature and Nurture: Twin Research and Human Genetics
- Neurodegenerative Diseases: Foundation, Tools and Perspectives
- The City Through a Philosopher’s Eye
- The Economics of Urbanization
- The Holocaust in Europe: History and Memory on Location
- Online courses available in Session 1 (3 - 17 July 2021)
- Creativity and Innovation (with Cardiff University)
- Data Analysis in R
- Digital Marketing and Technology for Commerce
- Disruptive 4.0 A Multidisciplinary Approach of Artificial Intelligence
- How to Evaluate Psychological Interventions Through Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- International Management
- Interpersonal Neuroscience: Connecting People Through Their Bodies and Brains (also offered on-campus)
- Introduction to Business
- Organisational Behaviour Management
- Qualitative Health (Education) Research
- The Global Energy Transition in a Fossil World
- On-campus “face-to-face” courses available in Session 2 (17 - 31 July 2021)
- Corporate Leadership
- Feeding the Billions: Challenges and Innovations in Food and Water Security
- Law and Governance in Contemporary China (1990s-now)
- New Venture Creation in The Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
- Operations Research: A Mathematical Way to Optimize Your World
- The Beautiful Mind: Global Perceptions of Mental Health
- Using Logic as a Tool for Modelling (one-week, 17 - 24 July 2021)
- Online courses available in Session 2 (17 - 31 July 2021)
- Discover (the) Dutch: Language and Culture
- Exploring Religious and Global Identity in Africa
- Fintech and Emerging Financing Models in a Dynamic World
- How to Conduct a Meta-Analysis Using Open-Science Software
- Human AI: Modeling, Simulation and Analysis of Adaptive Human Mental, Social and Health-Related Processes
- Kick start your Career: Academic Skills During and After Grad School
- The Political Economy of Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Remarks
- Students can join either one session or combine courses to create a 4 weeks study.
- Click here for more information of each course
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UvA Summer School
Date
5 online and 10 on-campus "face-to-face" summer courses are available
- Course date: From late June to August 2021 (exact course period varies)
- Course duration: 2 weeks to 4 weeks
Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
Both online and on-campus "face-to-face" summer courses are available
Fees
- For online mode: Approx. HK$7,500 - HK$19,000 per course (academic fees varies from different courses)
- For on-campus “face-to-face” mode: Approx. HK$8,500 - HK$16,000 per course (academic fees varies from different courses)
Housing
For on-campus "face-to-face" mode: Additional approx. HK$7,000 for 2 weeks on-campus accommodation cost
Courses Available
3 courses from "Economics and Business" in master’s level are available:
- Course 1: Building Brands and Influencing Bahaviour (on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Course 2: Political Economy (online)
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Photos from University of Amsterdam's website/social media
Summer School "Doing Business across Europe"
Date
This is an online summer school that virtually organised in 3 different European countries:
- International Business Ethics in Germany: 21 – 26 June 2021
- Towards a Circular Economy in the Netherlands: 28 June – 3 July 2021
- Business Model Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Spain: 5 – 10 July 2021
- Students can join either the one week programme or the full 3 weeks programme
Locations
- Rosenheim, Germany
- Zwolle, The Netherlands
- Barcelona, Spain
Mode of Study
Online mode
Fees
- Approx. HK$6,000 per week
- Approx. HK$14,500 for the full programme (3 weeks)
- Fees cover tuition for workshops and the social and cultural programme in each week.
Credits
3 ECTS per one week course
Courses Available
- International Business Ethics (Germany)
- Ethics of responsible business decisions in a competitive global world; use major ethical theories to explore specific corporate cases and topics such as rights to privacy, insider trading, whistle-blowing, sustainability and more.
- Towards a Circular Economy (The Netherlands)
- Transition towards circular supply chains, current trends: shared economy, blockchain, understanding financial and supply chain implications, business simulation game: the Blue connection.
- Business Model Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Spain)
- Understanding the entrepreneurial process, identifying, developing, assessing and looking into different business models and marketing strategies and acquire the mindset and toolset to become a real entrepreneur.
Photos from Windesheim University of Applied Sciences' website/social media
Radboud Summer School
Date
Radboud Summer School offers 51 on-campus “face-to-face” and online courses covering different fields, in which 5 courses from "Business & Economics" are available:
- Period 1: 2 - 6 August 2021 (2 courses are available, both courses aim to be on-campus "face-to-face")
- Period 2: 9 – 13 August 2021 (3 courses are available, all 3 courses aim to be on-campus "face-to-face")
Click here for the full course list and details
Location
Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Mode of Study
- Both online and on-campus "face-to-face" summer courses are available
- But the 5 courses from "Business & Economics" aim to be on-campus "face-to-face")
Fees
- Fee vary for different courses
- For the 5 courses from "Business & Economics": Approx. HK$6,000 per course
Credits
- Credits vary for different courses
- For the 5 courses from "Business & Economics": 2 ECTS
Housing
One of the basic student rooms in Nijmegen in their student complex Talia, Boeckstaetehof or Hoogeveldt:
- Additional approx. HK$2,100 - HK$2,800 for 6 nights
- Additional approx. HK$3,500 - HK$4,500 for 13 nights
Courses Available
- A broad variety of courses covering the fields of: Brain & Behaviour, Business & Economics, Contemporary Discussions, Education, Healthcare, History, Philosophy & Culture, Language & Communication, Law & Politics, Science, Skills Training and Social Sciences
- The Summer School offers 51 courses in total. Below 5 courses are from "Business & Economics":
- Experiments in Behavioural Economics: Methodology and Applications (2 - 6 August 2021, aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Introduction to Design Thinking and Service Design (2 - 6 August 2021, aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- EU International Succession Law (9 - 13 August 2021, aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- European Banking: Strategic and Regulatory Issues (9 - 13 August 2021, aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
- Marketing and Consumer Behaviour: An Applied Learning Experience (9 - 13 August 2021, aims to be on-campus “face-to-face”)
Remarks
Click here for the full course list
Photos from Radboud University's website/social media
Summer School of Economics and Business
Date
28 June - 23 July 2021
Location
Madrid, Spain
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees
- Approx. HK$12,500 for 1 course
- Approx. HK$19,000 for 2 courses
- The above fees do not include accommodation, airfare, transportation and insurance.
Credits
- 6 ECTS for 1 course
- 12 ECTS for 2 courses
Housing
- Additional approx. HK$3,500 - HK$11,000 per month for different accommodation and meal plan options
- Many different accommodation and meal plan options are provided for the students to choose from. Click here for more details.
Courses Available
This programme is divided into an Economic Track and a Business Track. Each composed of 2 courses:
- Economics Track (students can choose one course or both courses)
- Environmental Economics & Policy Analysis
- International Finance
- Business Track (students can choose one course or both courses)
- Global Marketing
- Doing Business in Spain
- Mixed Track (students need to choose one course from each 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 one course from each track.
- QS Top 50 under 50: #1 in Spain, #3 in Europe, #10 in the World
Photos from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid's website/social media
Kozminski International Summer School
Date
5 - 23 July 2021
Location
Warsaw, Poland
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face", but with the possibility having of some online classes
Fees
- Approx. HK$7,000 for up to 4 courses (from the 10 courses offered)
- Fees do not include accommodation, airfare and all other costs.
Credits
- 4 ECTS for those Business courses
- 6 ECTS for those Legal courses
Housing
- Additional approx. HK$4,000 - HK$5,000 per month for accommodation cost
- Some accommodation options are provided for the students to choose from.
Courses Available
- Business Courses (7 courses are available)
- Artificial Intelligence in Business (possibility of online class)
- Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change (possibility of online class)
- Introduction to Data Science with R and Python
- New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) (possibility of online class)
- Organisational Communication in the Age of AI
- Strategic Digital Marketing (possible of online class)
- Sustainability Transition in Business
- Legal Courses (3 courses are available)
- EU Insurance Law
- Multiculturalism, Multilingualism and Comparative Law
- New Challenges for IP Law
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Photos from Kozminski University's website/social media
Asia & North America
SMU Global Summer Programme 2021
Date
- Online mode: 4 weeks remote (online): 28 June – 23 July 2021
- Dual mode: 2 weeks remote (online) 28 June – 11 July 2021 plus 2 weeks optional in-Singapore programme: 12 – 23 July 2021
Location
Singapore
Mode of Study
Both online and dual mode (online + on-campus "face-to-face") are available
Fees
- Approx. HK$12,500 per course
- Approx. HK$22,000 for 2 courses
- Fees do not include accommodation (for dual mode only), the non-refundable application fees of approx. HK$900 and miscellaneous costs of approx. HK$700 (for online mode) or HK$1,500 (for dual mode).
Credits
One SMU credit Unit per course, equivalent to 6 – 7.5 ECTS in Europe, 10 – 12 CATS, 3 – 4 US semester credit hours
Housing
Additional approx. HK$9,000 – HK$17,500 for one month accommodation cost
Courses Available
Students can choose 1 course or 2 courses (1 from each cluster):
- Cluster 1: 0815 – 1130 hrs
- Managing Customer Relations with Analytics: Asian Insights
- Innovations for Asia’s Smart Cities
- Cluster 2: 1300 – 1615 hrs
- Global Mega Trends: Opportunities and Challenges in Asia
- Entrepreneurship in Asia
- Economic Globalisation and Asia
- Screening Asia, History, Society, and Politics in Films
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Photos from Singapore Management University's website/social media
Learning Expedition on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (LEAD)
Date
5 - 16 July 2021 (a 2 weeks programme for students with an interest in Data Science, AI and business)
Location
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees
- Approx. HK$12,500 for the 2 weeks programme
- Fees do not include accommodation, airfare, local transportation, travel insurance, visa and meals.
Housing
- Additional accommodation cost needed
- Students need to find the accommodations by themselves.
Course Descriptions
- Total immersion in this unique environment in the form of company visits, seminars, and programming workshops (R coding classes for all level)
- Participation in an immersive game - Cortex Analytics Simulation - to fully experience and put into practice international business strategy teachings from the week
- Including some social and cultural activities
- A training experience for actors of change in the context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0
- 40 academic contact hours
Remarks
Triple-accredited business school
Photos from HEC Montréal's website/social media
2021 Summer Institute
Date
6 July - 5 August 2021
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Mode of Study
Aims to be on-campus "face-to-face"
Fees
- Approx. HK$39,000 for the 4 weeks programme
- Fees include 31 nights accommodation, flexible meal plan, transportation and excursions of admissions to Atlanta attractions (which may include World Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Centre, High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta).
Course Available
- This summer institute will offer the following courses (note: not all students take all classes).
- All students take two 3 credits courses.
- Specialised English courses as well as field-specific courses are available:
- English Courses
- 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
Photos from Georgia State University's website/social media
Notes:
- As the overseas summer schools / programmes are organised by the overseas universities (not HKBU and not HKBU School of Business), your HKBU insurance coverage does not cover any personal accidents, medical expenses and personal travels while 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 for their insurance requirements. You must follow the insurance requirements made by the overseas universities before departure.
- Fees indicated for each summer school / programme in the above refer to the cost includes programme fees only. Accommodation cost, flight tickets and personal expenses are not included.
- Exchange rate based on EURO1 = HK$9.39, SGD1 = HK$5.81, USD1 = HK$7.78, CAD1 = HK$6.06, GBP1 = HK$10.38 (as at December 2020)
Eligibility
Students should have attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 at the time of application for an exchange / summer programme.
For the students who are interested in the Summer Programme, please complete the online application form on or before
- 31 January 2021 (for the “MBA Summer Electives” offers by LUISS Business School, Italy)
- 18 February 2021 (for the Radboud Summer School offers by Radboud University, The Netherlands and the International Summer School offers by the University of Liverpool, UK). Students can still apply for both summer programmes after 18 February 2021 but they just can't enjoy the early bird offers provided by both Universities.
- 28 February 2021 (for all summer schools / programmes other than the above mentioned)
Students can choose up to 3 choices (by indicating the 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice in the online application form) from all the above recommended summer schools / programmes.
For enquiries, please contact staff members of the Internationalisation Section, School of Business, at (852) 3411-7855 or by e-mail: busd-external@hkbu.edu.hk.