Top Summer Courses in Management Studies

Prof. Helen de Haan (Rotterdam Business School) / Prof. Kiyoshi Hori (J. F. Oberlin University)

By studying the history and development of Japanese management style, this course provides a broad overview of political, economic, technological, legal and ethical forces that influence international management. Students can learn about cultural dimensions and cultural influences on behavior in organizations, therefore be able to understand strategic considerations for organizations operating beyond national borders.

Twin size accommodation is available for the Summer Session participants. All housings are located in the vicinity of the school and are convenient for commuting. All housing is equipped with bedding, furniture(desk, chair, table), shower unit, toilet, microwave, TV, and internet connection.... [-]

Empower undergraduate women with education and confidence for leadership, at the place where thousands of accomplished women began their path.

As one of the world’s preeminent colleges for women, Wellesley is pleased to offer the Contemporary Women’s Leadership Institute – an immersive approach to personal leadership and success.

Wellesley is proud of its strong history of educating female leaders from around the world, across all industries and walks of life. Wellesley's ability to mold the next generation of female leaders comes from its own investment in gender equality and women's empowerment. At Wellesley, we have a high percentage of female-tenured faculty, a history of only female presidents, and countless opportunities for young women to engage in student leadership roles. In this environment, students discover in themselves unparalleled possibilities. The Wellesley Contemporary Women's Leadership Institute offers the Wellesley experience -- incredible faculty and classes, supportive mentoring, and lasting friendships -- in a five-week, life-changing journey.... [-]

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.... [-]

Our Sports Leadership Elective will give you confidence and resilience through team building, team sports and developing skills for individual excellence.

This class is designed to develop self-confidence and positive leadership through sport and active outdoor pursuits. With access to numerous indoor and outdoor sports facilities as well as the breath-taking countryside, this class provides a wide variety of sporting opportunities for all levels and abilities. Students will work to develop their sport leadership skills through teamwork, goal setting and effective communication. This class is well suited to students who love sports or those who are just keen to try something new. It is also highly beneficial for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants.... [-]

The exclusive summer program of ISSOS, offers high school students (aged 13-18) the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure in the world renowned and stunning university town of St Andrews. Students who gain a place at ISSOS will be able to create a personalised three-week program to suit both their academic needs and wider interests, by choosing one academic and one elective program. At the ISSOS we believe that each student deserves to discover their potential and acquire the skills, confidence and motivation to make things happen and bring about change. An exciting series of interactive workshops, energetic summer school activities and fun-filled challenges specifically designed to inspire and enable each and every student to uncover their unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success in the classroom and beyond.... [-]

In this Summer School, students will dive into the topic “Supply Chain Management” which is an end to end view of operations from raw material, work-in-process inventory, finished goods to customer. It is all about finding the right mix of fixing performance gaps, innovating business processes, and optimising the supply chain.

Supply Chain Management became rapidly of higher value over the last years and allows companies to stay competitive in the field of their business. The goal of this Summer School is to display multiple ways to improve these logistic operations and enhance the performance of the so called supply stream.

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Enrolling in our summer academy is a good way to boost your qualifications and ensure that your CV stands out from the crowd. You will benefit from our excellence and international exposure and explore the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Frankfurt together with participants from around the world. Discover how university life looks like at Frankfurt School!

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Here at Fundesem Business School, we have developed an innovative three-week program for university students and recent graduates which allows students to acquire a knowledge of business and improve their personal skills in a very short time.

The classes are given by the same teachers as those on the FBS MBA programs and follow the same case study methodology. The classes are taught in English due to the high number of foreign students the school attracts. The case studies which are discussed and analyzed are those devised by the best business schools in the world, such as Harvard, MIT, IE, Stanford, IESE, Kellogg, etc.

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 Immerse Management summer programme allows ambitious young students to gain an introduction into the study of management at the university level whilst also developing the necessary skills to succeed in business. This programme is a brilliant opportunity for participants to develop their experience of the subject, to go beyond what is studied at school and test out life at business school. In addition to introducing key management theories, the programme is interactive and example-led, exploring fascinating real-life case studies.... [-]

An intensive course that aims to provide basic knowledge and techniques in the Fashion Marketing & Merchandising field. The contents of the singular weeks are developed as independent units; therefore students can buy and attend single weeks according to the contents, their level of knowledge and needs.

The course will cover the full cycle of a qualitative research project; from design to data collection, analysis, reporting and disseminating. In particular, participants will be introduced to different data collecting strategies (interviews, documents, visual data, observations, etc.), different methods of data analysis (content analysis, ethnography, critical discourse analysis, etc.) and they will learn how interpreting, evaluating and disseminating the findings of the qualitative study. Finally, a software tool (Nvivo) for qualitative research analysis will be presented and participants will be introduced to the use of it.

Qualitative methods represent a valuable and meaningful research approach in social sciences. The purpose of this course is to introduce Ph.D. students and junior faculty to the diversity of ways of conducting qualitative research.... [-]

This course is specifically designed to provide participants with a clear overview of the fashion and luxury industry along with its current challenges. It is integrated into a set of complementary short modules with the right mix of theory and practice in order to actively engage participants. All topics will be taught with an international perspective in mind. This course is aimed at participants willing to further study or start a career in the fashion & luxury industry as well as at anyone who wants to know more about this fascinating industry.

Join us this summer in Barcelona! GBSB Global’s Summer School in Barcelona provides a great opportunity for students from all over the world to utilize their summer holidays to get a head start on their education and excel academically. For two consecutive weeks, July 9th-20th, 2018, students will explore the topic of digital business and will have the occasion to experience what life feels like as an entrepreneur or a business leader in an innovative organization.

While studying, enjoy the city. There is no place quite like Barcelona in the summer. Tranquil waters, jovial beaches and beautiful weather only begin to describe it. This intriguing city nestled along the Mediterranean has just the right balance, a booming international business environment matched by an unparalleled allure for fun. From sonic music festivals to the invigorating startup scene, this is the place to be this summer!... [-]

This Summer Course is addressed to graduates in fashion design and marketing who want to improve their knowledge of fashion products to go into the professional industry. Salespeople, and sales and retail managers, interested in going more deeply into the field of fashion products to enhance their skills and stand out from other professionals.

Learn to develop a collection strategy, pointing to markets while being creative. Know and use the necessary tools to implements a product strategy in tune with target and brand positioning; an integral project for a fashion product where the priority will be to define a brand style to set a stand-out position in the market.... [-]