Top Summer Courses in Management Studies

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 module is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in international economics and international management. It provides a unique combination of business and economics in lectures focusing on opportunities, threats, and challenges facing future managers and politicians throughout the world.

The economic lectures will cover Europeans macro, climate, trade and competition policies as well as the eastern enlargement of the Union. The business lectures will deal with international financial reporting and taxation, global supply chains and human resource management in the wake of the demographic transition.

Lectures are prepared and presented by professors of the Faculty of Business Management and Economics of the University of Würzburg and partner universities which are all experts in their fields. The lectures are combined with excursions to internationally oriented companies and public institutions which allow for discussions from a more practical perspective.... [-]

Are you looking for a way to lift your performance and make your approach highly appreciated in any professional environment?

TRANSFERSKILLS 2019 (www.transferskills.be) is a two-week summer school organised at Ghent University (Belgium) from July 8 to 19, 2019, offering a toolbox of transferrable skills that determine HOW you do the job, as opposed to technical skills, determining WHAT you do.

TRANSFERSKILLS 2019 offers training in teamwork and motivation, meeting skills, presentation and (popular) writing skills, relational behaviour, conflict handling, cross-cultural intelligence, project management, job-seeking, CV writing and interviewing skills, research ethics, etc. The training modules will allow you to do more in less time and create a healthy and pleasant work environment. ... [-]

The University of Applied Sciences Europe Summer School 2019 is designed to combine in-house workshops with excursions to various professional sports clubs, events and NGOs in Berlin and the region, where participants get a first-hand impression of the work in modern sport-organizations.

Lectures will be in marketing, sponsoring, strategy, general management, and event management. Field trips to professional sport-clubs, organizations, and events in Berlin, Potsdam and Hamburg offer the opportunity to meet representatives from federations, events, clubs, and agencies.

Germany’s Capital, Berlin, is considered the capital of German sport. Besides the almost 2.500 sport-clubs, the Olympic Centre is providing services for about 20 Olympic sports. In terms of team-sport, Berlin offers a high density of top-tier clubs starting with the football Bundesliga clubs Hertha BSC and Union Berlin, Berlin-Volleys (volleyball), Eisbären Berlin (ice-hockey), Füchse Berlin (handball) and ALBA Berlin (basketball).... [-]

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.... [-]

This program is taught entirely in English. It introduces students to real-world concepts of business and marketing in an international environment and context.

The program covers topics such as:

Case studies and group discussions are an integral part of these courses. Guest speakers and corporate site visits will also be included. Students receive a certificate and ECTS credits.

The course is ideally suited for Master or Bachelor students studying business administration. Students studying economics, law, accounting or related fields, MBA students or students currently in the workforce may also apply. HOW? Online application must be received before May 2019. WHERE? ISC Paris campus... [-]

It is a well-known fact that women are underrepresented in top tier role e.g., in business, politics and academia, fields that thereby forego a vast resource of leadership potential. Lack of diversity in terms of gender, race, religion and other aspects is, therefore, an ocean of lost opportunities and a general loss in terms of economic growth and general societal welfare. The core of this course revolves around leadership and leadership theories in the context of gender.

In the international political debate, Iceland is considered an excellent example of success in terms of gender equality, often considered as the ‘equality’s paradise’ and will be particularly discussed in comparison with other countries and parts of the world. Research has demonstrated that companies and institutions who are inclusive in terms of leadership and governance are outperforming others that do not demonstrate the same diversity. Furthermore, there is a correlation between gender equality and the level of societal welfare.... [-]

This course is intended for graduate and advanced undergraduate students entering their final year of study in management, research and development or the physical / applied sciences (engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, oceanography, and so forth) who wish to develop their skills and become professionally certified in project management. Individuals outside of academia may also participate upon approval. The topics will range from project creation, risk management, budgeting and planning to the application of PRINCE2® as a standardised, best practice methodology within an agile delivery environment.

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:

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.... [-]

As one of the most widespread concepts in the field of quality management, Six Sigma provides professional and management personnel with a framework for systematic planning and effective implementation of sustainable improvement projects along structured project management approaches. This course prepares students for the first step on reaching leadership and management roles in process and production entries. It equips students with basic understanding of quality management principles which promises a dynamic professional growth.

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.... [-]

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.

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.

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!... [-]