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Global Short Courses for Business Students

04 September 2026

You can study short courses at one of the UC Business School's partner institutions around the world. This can deepen your business understanding of different business cultures, expand your networks, develop your communication skills, and boost your CV.

HOW TO APPLY

Global Short Course Info & Drop-in Session

If you are considering applying for one of the Global Short Courses offered this summer, come to our info & drop-in session to find out more and ask any questions you have.

 

Date and Time: 15 September, 11:00 - 13:00

Location: Meremere 526

Opportunities in Summer 2026/27

Applications close on Sunday 27 September


Opportunities in July 2027

Applications will be open in 2027 S1

University: Audencia Business School

Location: Nantes, France

Duration: 2 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Tuition fee: standard UC fee for a 15-point undergraduate Business course
  • Audencia administrative fee: €100
  • Flights estimation: between $3,000 and $4,500
  • Accommodation estimation: $400 - $800 per week in Audencia, $800 - $1,000 per week in Brussels (if choose the last week’s study trip)*
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University: Paris School of Business

Location: Paris, France

Duration: 2 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Paris School of Business 2026 Winter School Programme fee: €2,800 (approx. NZ$5,488) including course fee, individual accommodation in a residence, breakfast and lunch on weekdays, all activities and cultural visits, and farewell party. 
  • Flights estimation: between $3,000 and $4,500
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, daily dinners, and meals on weekends, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University: Catolica Lisbon School of Business and Economics

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Duration: 2 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Tuition fee: €2,145 (approx. $4,235) with accommodation, or €1,485 (approx. $2,930) without accommodation
  • Flights estimation: between $3,000 and $4,000
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes. The actual cost may vary depending on factors such as when you book, the route you take, how flexible you are with dates, and the type of accommodation you choose. 

The tuition fee is charged by and paid directly to Católica Lisbon. UC does not charge any additional tuition fees for participation in this programme.

University: Singapore Management University

Location: Singapore

Duration: 4 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 15-points of 200-level unspecified Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Tuition fee: standard UC fee for a 15-point undergraduate Business course
  • SMU application fee: S$150 (non-refundable)
  • SMU miscellaneous fee: S$230 (covers IT services, matriculation fee and SMU Student's Medical insurance)
  • Flights estimation: between $2,000 and $2,500
  • Accommodation estimation: $2,000 - $3,000*
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates are only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes. The actual cost may vary depending on factors such as when you book, the route you take, how flexible you are with dates, and the type of accommodation you choose.

No student accommodation is provided by SMU. The accommodation cost estimates are based on alternatives such as nearby hotels or Airbnb.

University: Yonsei University

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Duration: 4-6 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: 12 points of 200-level Commerce towards your BCom degree at UC

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • 2026 course fee: ₩1,590,000 (approx. NZ$1,950)
  • Application fee: ₩100,000 (approx. NZ$125)
  • Flights estimation: between $1,700 - $2,500
  • Accommodation estimation: ₩528,000 - ₩600,000 (approx. NZ$645 - NZ$730)
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, visa, etc.

These estimates only based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

University

  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
  • Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
  • Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance
  • Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

Location: China

Duration: 2 - 4 weeks in July 2027 (UC's winter break)

Credits: non-credit-bearing

Eligibility: 120 points completed towards the BCom at UC (with a GPA of at least 4.0/B- average)

Cost:

  • Programme fee: covered by the partner university
  • Application fee: varies between programmes
  • Flight estimate: between $2,000 - $3,500
  • Accommodation estimate: covered by the partner university
  • Other expenses, e.g. local transportation, meals, etc.

These estimates are based on the costs of students who have participated in previous programmes.

Past Experiences

Digital Business Master Class (47E00100) is an interactive and fast-paced graduate-level course focusing on digital technologies as tools for building businesses. You will learn how companies transform their processes and systems by implementing digital technologies. 

Concepts covered include platforms and ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing, strategic management of technological innovation, data-intensive business and AI ethics.  You will work on company projects in international and multidisciplinary teams, in collaboration with partner companies. In addition to intensive lecture weeks, the course includes independent pre- and post-work periods. 

More informationhttps://www.aalto.fi/en/aalto-university-summer-school/digital-business-spring-2023

The Global Opportunities (GO) programs at Universidad de Los Andes in Chile offer students the chance to meet international peers in an academic environment. There are 3 programmes to choose from; GO Chile & APEC, GO Spanish and GO Chilean Culture. The programs are intensive and real life-changing experiences, where international students have the opportunity to study with Chilean peers, learn from faculty, improve their Spanish and discover Chile!

The WHU MBA European Summer Programme comprises a two-week course on ‘The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe’ on the attractive campus in Vallendar, located just outside of Koblenz in the valley of the Rhine River.

The programme is designed for MBA students of WHU's partner schools in their second year who are interested in International Business, Finance, and Corporate Strategy. The programme offers a targeted and compact insight into international business in Europe as an alternative to an exchange semester. It offers a well-balanced combination of lectures, group work, company visits, and cultural experiences. 

More informationhttps://www.whu.edu/en/programs/short-term-programs/mba-european-summer-program/

Benefit from a unique intercultural experience by spending three weeks at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) in Vienna, Austria. You will be able to enjoy a combination of coursework, company visits, expert talks and social events. Earn 15 points of unspecified 200-level Commerce credit if you successfully complete any two of the following courses:

Discover more about the WU – International Summer University


Contact us to discuss about your short course option

For general questions about any global opportunities, please feel free to email: businessinternational@canterbury.ac.nz.

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