Graduate Short Programs
COUNTRY | CITY | PARTNER SCHOOL | ENROLMENT TERM | PARTNER SCHOOL TERM DATES | SPACES OPEN 2024-25 | Application Deadline | LANGUAGE OF STUDY | CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | PARTNER SCHOOL STRENGTHS/SPECIALTY | PARTNER SCHOOL FACT SHEET | ADDITIONAL PARTNER SCHOOL INFORMATION | EXCHANGE REPORTS | NOTE |
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Austria | Vienna | Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien - Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) | Winter or Summer | May 13 - 24, 2024 | 2 | February 10, 2024 | English | VIP = 3 SSB credits | Vienna Innovation Program (VIP) Learn about modern approaches to innovation management and to implement them in real-life projects | WU VIP Fact Sheet 2024, VIP Flyer, VIP website | Program Fee: 740 Euro - no accommodation. Includes: course materials, public transportation ticket, cultural & social events including a welcome and farewell dinner, sightseeing tours in Vienna, day-trips | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | June convocation is not guaranteed if your grade is not received in time for processing, however, Student Services can issue you a letter stating you met your degree requirements and your degree is complete. Your diploma would be issued at the October convocation. |
Brazil | Sao Paolo | Fundacao Getulio Varga - Escola de Administracao de Empresas de Sao Paulo (FGV-EAESP) | Winter or Summer | May 13 - 24, 2024 | 3 | February 10, 2024 | English | DBB = 3 SSB credits | Doing Business in Brazil (DBB) This program aims to enhance your awareness of the Brazilian culture with a focus on the role of Management | DBB Fact Sheet 2023 | Transcript issued in late June. Program Fee: approx $250 USD. Includes guest lecturers, city tour of Sao Paulo, company visits, cultural & social activities and some lunches/dinners Welcome to FGV, DBB Syllabus 2024, DBB Schedule 2024 | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | June convocation is not guaranteed if your grade is not received in time for processing, however, Student Services can issue you a letter stating you met your degree requirements and your degree is complete. Your diploma would be issued at the October convocation. |
Finland | Helsinki | Aalto University School of Business | Summer | Individual pre-work online: June 2023. Intensive lecture weeks in-person: July 2023. Individual post-work online: July 2023 (exact dates TBA) | 3 | February 10, 2024 | English | 6 ECTS = 3 SSB credits | Digital Business Master Class This is an interactive and fast-paced course focusing on digital technologies as tools for building businesses. Learn how companies transform their processes & systems by implementing digital technologies. Concepts covered include platforms & ecosystems, business design thinking, data-driven marketing and strategic management of technological innovation and artificial intelligence. | Digital Business Master Class Summer 2023 | Program Fee: 250 Euros. Includes, company visits and industry lecturers, social and cultural activities - including a welcome event in Helsinki and a tour of the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (tbc). Digital Business Website | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | |
France | Lyon | EMLYON Business School | Summer | June 14 - 23, 2023 | 1 | February 10, 2024 | English | 3 SSB credits Students can also attend module 2 to obtain 6 SSB credits | Module 1: Innovation with Planetary Boundaries Rethinking the innovation process: responsible innovation must operate within a framework of strong sustainability | EMLYON Fact Sheet 2022-23, Short Program Info 2023 | Program Fee: TBA, Excludes: accommodation, transportation, meals. | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | |
France | Lyon | EMLYON Business School | Summer | June 26 - July 5, 2023 | 1 | February 10, 2024 | English | 3 SSB credits Students can also attend module 1 to obtain 6 SSB credits | Module 2: Wine Marketing and Wine Culture What branding means and its profound implications for the company as a whole. | EMLYON Fact Sheet 2022-23, Short Program Info 2023 | Program Fee: TBA, Excludes: accommodation, transportation, meals. | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | |
France | Cergy-Pontoise | ESSEC Business School | Summer | June 19 - July 7, 2023 | 2 | February 10, 2024 | English | GME (8 ECTS) = 6 SSB credits | Global Manager In Europe Program (GME) Learn about intercultural relations & management practices in Europe concentrating on one of the main fields of expertise in ESSEC - Luxury Brand Management | ESSEC Fact Sheet 2023-24 | Program Fee: 800 Euros. Includes admin fees and some cultural/social activities. Students will receive a "Global Manager in Europe Certificate" GME Brochure 2023. Admission results will be announced in April. Students should not make any plans before they receive confirmation of their acceptance into the program (e.g. booking plane tickets and/or housing). | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | |
Germany | Vallendar | WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management | Winter or Summer | May 7 - 21, 2024 May 12 - 24, 2024 | 3 | February 10, 2024 | English | ESP = 3 SSB credits | European MBA Summer Program (ESP): The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe This program offers your students a well-balanced combination of class meetings, group work, company visits and cultural experience. | ESP Fact Sheet 2024 | Program Fee: 495 Euros. For updated information, please visit the ESP website | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources | June convocation is not guaranteed if your grade is not received in time for processing, however, Student Services can issue you a letter stating you met your degree requirements and your degree is complete. Your diploma would be issued at the October convocation. |
Israel | Tel Aviv | Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University | Fall or Winter Summer | Dec 31 - Jan 6, 2024 (May 29 - June 6, 2023) | 3 | October 3, 2023 for Fall/Winter February 10, 2024 for Summer | English | DBI = 3 SSB credits | Doing Business in Israel (DBI): Start-ups - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Learn from Israeli entrepreneurs & academics about the model, theories & practical approaches of innovation & entrepreneurship | Doing Business in Israel Flyer (Dec-Jan), DBI website | Program Fee: $2,400 USD includes double occupancy accommodation ($3,400 USD for single occupancy), most meals, transportation, trip to Jerusalem, company visits and social activities. | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources |
Why Participate in a Short Program Abroad?
Students attend a structured program at one of our partner schools that include lectures, company or site visits and cultural activities ranging from 10 days to 3 weeks depending on the program. From Fashion Industry Management to Innovation Boot Camps, there is something for the most diverse of interests. A program fee is required to cover some of the costs. Students can receive the equivalent of 3-6 Schulich credits.

“My short program exchange stretched my ability to think creatively in a business context while learning from incredible professors and other bright minds from around the world. While academically intensive, the program gave me the opportunity to learn more about the Austrian culture and its traditions. Overall, the Vienna Innovation Program was a phenomenal experience and one of the highlights of my MBA!”
Program Details
Eligibility
View details Hide detailsAny student enrolled in the MBA program may apply to study abroad on a part-time (3-6 SSB credits) basis.
To be eligible for a short program abroad, students must:
- Complete all 5000-level required courses prior to departure and a minimum of 24 credits at Schulich. Students with advanced standing should consult the MBA Program Handbook for eligibility requirements.
- Attain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 5 (B) on those 24 credits.
- Complete the application process and be offered a space at one of our partner schools.
Access More Information
View details Hide detailsStudents wishing to apply for a short program abroad should attend an Exchange Information Webinar Session. Please refer to the Grad Blog in late September for upcoming dates and times.
Application Process
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Complete the online application form and upload the following documents with your application*:
- Your answer to the Graduate Exchange Application Question
- An up-to-date resume (many schools will require this)
*Please note: paper applications will not be accepted.
The application deadline for each school varies. Please refer to the application deadline noted next to the school information in the table.
Step 2
All eligible candidates will meet with the Exchange Selection Committee for a 20-minute interview.
Students are matched to a partner school based on their response to the application question and their interview. The Exchange Selection Committee is looking for the student’s rationale for the school, in combination with their professionalism and ability to be an ambassador for Schulich.
Step 3
The selections will be announced shortly after.
Next Steps
View details Hide detailsConfirmation Process
Students will be sent an email informing them as to the school they have been matched. They will be given approximately one week to confirm their acceptance of the offer.
Partner School Nominations
Once confirmed, the Graduate International Program Coordinator will nominate student(s) to the partner school at which time, the exchange school will contact the student to begin setting up the exchange. The student will be required to submit the requested documentation to the exchange school.
Pre-Departure Preparation
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Please complete the following steps:
- Attend a mandatory Pre-Departure Session (dates will be emailed to you).
- Apply for required travel documents:
- It is your responsibility to research and apply for the correct travel document/visa to enter your destination country as an exchange student. Your host school will likely have additional information on what is required. Do NOT delay in applying for your visa, as processing times may be lengthy. If you are not able to obtain your visa in time, you may need to withdraw from in-person exchange.
- Make travel arrangements:
- It is your responsibility to fully understand the requirements to enter your host country and to make appropriate travel arrangements. We strongly encourage students to also purchase trip cancellation insurance, in case you are unable to travel (due to visa delays, unexpected border closures, etc).
- Obtain comprehensive travel health insurance.
- Submit an Enrolment Status Change Form prior to registering for the exchange term if changing your status to/from full-time or part-time enrolment.
- Email the following information to the International Program Coordinator for approval prior to departure:
- A copy of the Final Study Plan Form (as a Word Document)
- One copy of each courses’ syllabus/outline
- Course offering information provided by the school
- Register in the appropriate number of EXCH 6900-level courses through Passport York.
- Submit the online Emergency Contact Form, Risk & Responsibility Waiver Form and Schulich Travel Registry
- Register with Foreign Affairs in your home country. Canadians travelling abroad can register here
It is recommended that students check-in with the International Program Coordinator prior to their departure.
Post Program
View details Hide detailsStudents are required to submit an Exchange Report & Testimonial.
Exchange grades (recorded as a pass or fail on the Schulich/York transcript) will be posted once the following are received:
- Exchange report
- Exchange testimonial
- Official exchange transcript
To apply for a Schulich Exchange (travel) Bursary, email finaid@schulich.yorku.ca for the bursary application and information.
Meet the Team
View details Hide detailsFor any additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact a member of the International Relations Team