ESSCA School of Management Summer 2025 Programs
The ESSCA School of Management is to announce the launch of our 2025 Summer School Program. This exciting opportunity is designed for students eager to gain international experience and enrich their academic journey through hands-on learning in some of Europe’s most vibrant cities. By participating in this program you will:
Gain international exposure and build a global network.
Learn from top professors and industry experts in one of Europe’s most prestigious business schools.
Discover new cultures, explore iconic European cities, and develop soft skills that will set you apart in the job market.
Earn valuable academic credits while enjoying an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Program Options
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Managing Cultural Events & Taking on Challenges in the Wine Industry (16 June - 4 July)
BORDEAUX
Food, Wine & Luxury Hospitality (16 June - 4 July)
LUXEMBURG
DeFi: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: shaping the future of finance & Sustainable Finance (16 June - 4 July)
PARIS
Luxury Branding (16 June - 4 July)
Cross-cultural Mngt & Leadership (16 June - 4 July)
MALAGA (SPAIN)
Managing the Video Game Industry (7 July - 26 July)
Master International Business and Finance (16 June - 4 July)
BUDAPEST (Hungary)
International Marketing, Logistics and Self-Leadership (23 June - 18 July)
Human centered Leadership and Business Opportunities in EU & Asia (23 June - 18 July)
More information
Pleae visit the program website: https://www.essca.eu/en/programmes/study-abroad-with-essca/essca-summer-programmes/
Who is this program for?
Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 2 years of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024. This is an interdisciplinary course. Students and working professionals from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Immigration
It is strongly recommended to start the visa application process as soon as students receive their acceptance letter so to avoid any delay.
Transfer credits
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.
Funding
Limited funding may be available; contact the Global Learning Office
How to apply
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15, 2024 to the Global Learning Office.
*To complete your application, you will:
fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)
write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and
prepare your resume.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.
If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.
Exchange students should be officially nominated by the international office of their home institution by April 1st. Nominated students will then be requested to complete an online application by April 15th.
What happens after you apply?
If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.