Top Summer Courses in Economic Studies

Start your summer in the right direction! LSBF Executive Education offers an intensive three-week summer programme ideal for undergraduates and recent graduates. This summer course is career-oriented and very practical: one day per week is dedicated to company visits.

Summer Business School consists of three courses:

Secure your place for the Summer Business School at LSBF Executive Education: you will gain key skills and enjoy London in July.

The London Academy of Trading (LAT) is pleased to offer you a chance to exercise your mind at their Financial Trading Bootcamp. The trading boot camp requires no prior knowledge of trading or financial markets, building up your understanding of the area from fundamental principles. Attendees will get acquainted with the day-to-day routines of traders and will dig deeper into the fundamental analysis, technical analysis and the evaluation of macroeconomic data releases. We will also look at trading psychology and examine the effects this can have on trading performance.

Situated in Brussels, the ‘Capital of Europe’, Vesalius College offers students unique summer experience. Lasting just 7 weeks, the Summer Session gives students a focused academic program and the opportunity to experience and explore the best of European culture and travel.

The Vesalius College Summer Program consisted of courses in Business, Communications, International Affairs, and International & European Law. In addition, there are also a number of internship opportunities available. Students may register for a maximum of 2 courses during the Summer Program (6 ECTS per course).

Summer 2019

The maximum course load is 2 courses.

Are you an ambitious undergraduate student with an interest in a banking or finance career?

Our Summer School can set you on the right path.

Held in one of the world’s leading financial, educational and cultural centres, our programmes will enhance your knowledge of the sector and provide valuable exposure to the industry while you enjoy the vibrant experience of summer in London.

Choose from a variety of credit-bearing modules that can contribute to your current academic programme, or opt for a consultancy placement with a major financial institution to support your career goals.

Combining our academic expertise and close connections with major firms within the financial sector, our Summer School offers a unique learning experience. 

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Perhaps you did not choose to study Finance at university, but now you are curious to find out more about the major financial products and investment strategies. Possibly you want a better understanding of the news or dream about becoming the next George Soros. Maybe you will be a new student next fall and want to get a jump start on your studies. Either way, The Finance Boot Camp with the Banking Game will be a fun addition to your summer.

Taught entirely in English, the Finance Boot Camp attracts highly motivated students from around the world. Spending a fortnight abroad will give you additional international exposure. And last but not least, you will benefit from Frankfurt School’s excellent connections to banks, financial institutions, and consulting firms. Participants are expected to be fluent in English.... [-]

From 1 to 14 July 2019, the Bayreuth International Summer School (BISS) welcomes students from all over the world to join our courses at the campus of the University of Bayreuth.

Organized by the Campus-Akademie in cooperation with the International Office, seven courses are offered with renowned national and international lecturers.

The courses offered during this 2018 are:

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This programme is designed for students between the ages of 15 and 18 who are interested in a future career in the field of business and the economy.

The four areas that the course intends to address include the following:

The course is an opportunity for high school students and equivalents around the world to get together and learn about their potential futures, giving everyone a real insight into what it takes to work in the profession of business in today’s times and what they should expect in their future studies.... [-]

If you're interested in further developing your passion for business and economics by taking part in a life and learning experience on leading-edge subjects, you can do so right in the heart of Milan.

Bocconi Summer School offers a selective study program, entirely taught in English, open to motivated students. It's a unique opportunity to participate in an exciting laboratory of teaching and experiential learning.

Courses are held in innovative multimedia spaces with teaching materials and tools available to you online at any time. To keep you anchored to the real world, each course curriculum includes company visits and teamwork on real-life business cases and situations, putting to the test your problem-solving and soft skills and creativity. The courses' emphasis on working in teams will allow you to meet, socialize with and learn from carefully selected bright and dynamic young people with a lot of talent to share.... [-]

The ISM Summer University in the Baltics will take place from the 1st of July to the 18th of July, 2019, (3 weeks) and will enable undergraduate as well as graduate students to study during the best time of the year in one the fastest changing regions of Europe.

The ISM Summer University in the Baltics will enable students to study during the best time of the year in one the fastest changing regions of Europe:

The summer school strives to present well-rounded analyses of the legal, business, and policy issues that arise at the intersection of law, technology, and industry. The Program introduces to the main areas of Digital Law, providing participants with insight into the field of IT Law and an appreciation of the significant role of the law in furthering the economic and technological development, and particularly in promoting innovation. Aside from the academic program and its educational value, the Summer School is significant from a cultural point of view: participants will have the opportunity to attend one of Europe’s oldest universities, to discover the authentic Venezia as well as exchange ideas and experiences in an international environment.... [-]

This course aims to provide participants with the theoretical knowledge and critical tools for understanding the rationale for, and the impact of, public financial management policies on the economy in the context of austerity.

Since the 2008-9 financial crises, many countries of the world sought to adapt and deliver austerity measures in an effort to preserve the sustainability of public finances – with widely varying degrees of success. Followed by equally diverse fiscal policies that aimed to reinvigorate economic growth, the experience of the last decade offers powerful lessons as to the effectiveness of different approaches. Issues that will be discussed include the design of effective and sustainable public financial management systems, management of the ‘fiscal space’ of governments, development of public financial management capacity, the interplay with politics, and the role that international organisations like the IMF have in public financial management policies.... [-]

Deadline for applications is June 4th, 2019.

After more than a dozen of successful Schools, the Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka (EFRI) is organizing the International Summer School - «International Environment and European Integration», which will be held from July 1 to July 12, 2019, in Rijeka.

Throughout its entire history, the Summer School has educated nearly 400 participants from more 35 countries of Europe and beyond (Republic of Croatia, Belgium, Russia, Taiwan, France, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Italy, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, etc.).

The goal of the EFRI Summer School is to broaden the knowledge of students of economics, law, political sciences, administration and other related studies on the economic integration process in Europe and its effects on business and other aspects of environment, and to point out the advantages and challenges of economic integration in everyday life.... [-]

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Gain experience in different arts subjects and develop confidence in your creative abilities with this varied and stimulating course.

Over 3 weeks you will produce work for your physical and digital portfolio exploring subjects including Drawing and Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Photography, Film, Architecture, Mixed Media and Print Making.... [-]

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If you are an undergraduate or graduate student in a university in the EU, or in Norway or Switzerland, this is the program for you! We will help you transition smoothly from the academic to the professional world.

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Before you decide to buy something, you’ll often use a cost benefit analysis to decide if it’s worth the price. This type of evaluation is one of the main principles behind economics, and highlights how this discipline affects almost every aspect of modern life. On the Immerse summer Economics programme, participants dive into the fundamentals of the subject, build a strong foundation of key knowledge, and analyse the underlying factors influencing actions, decisions, and behaviours of both individuals and world markets.

The Economics programme is designed for young economists aged 16 to 18 years old, providing participants with a comprehensive look at the challenging worlds of micro and macroeconomics explored in an undergraduate Economics degree. Through a carefully planned curriculum developed by expert tutors from world leading universities, participants will spend two weeks learning the essentials of modern economic theory, before diving into more advanced topics like trade, fiscal policy, and developmental economics.... [-]