Graduate Short Programs
COUNTRY | CITY | PARTNER SCHOOL | ENROLMENT TERM | PARTNER SCHOOL TERM DATES | SPACES OPEN 2023-24 | PROGRAM NAME | LANGUAGE OF STUDY | CREDIT EQUIVALENCY | PARTNER SCHOOL STRENGTHS/SPECIALTY | PARTNER SCHOOL FACT SHEET | ADDITIONAL PARTNER SCHOOL INFORMATION | EXCHANGE REPORTS |
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Austria | Vienna | Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien - Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) | Winter or Summer | May 15 - 26, 2023 | TBA | Vienna Innovation Program (VIP) | English | VIP = 3 SSB credits | Learn about modern approaches to innovation management and to implement them in real-life projects | WU VIP Fact Sheet 2023, VIP Flyer 2023, VIP website | Program Fee: 625 Euro - no accommodation. Includes: course materials, public transportation ticket, cultural & social events including a welcome dinner, sightseeing tours in Vienna, day-trip to Salzburg & dinner at a Viennese wine tavern | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources |
Brazil | Sao Paolo | Fundacao Getulio Varga - Escola de Administracao de Empresas de Sao Paulo (FGV-EAESP) | Winter or Summer | May 8 - 19, 2023 | TBA | Doing Business in Brazil (DBB) | English | DBB = 3 SSB credits | Overview of political, economic & social aspects of the Brazilian market. (Mod 1) Develop your understanding of European Business Environment, (Mod 2) Several activities designed to foster experiential learning: discover the region, interact with local entrepreneurs | DBB Fact Sheet 2023 | Program Fee: $250 USD. Includes guest lecturers, city tour of Sao Paulo, company visits, cultural & social activities and some lunches/dinners Welcome to FGV, DBB Agenda 2022, DBB Syllabus 2022 | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources |
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) | TBA | Digital Business Master Class | English | 6 ECTS = 3 SSB credits | DBMC 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 | TBA | Module 1: Advanced Strategy | English | 3 SSB credits Students can also attend module 2 to obtain 6 SSB credits | To equip students with tools, frameworks and vocabularies to analyze and communicate a firm’s strategy. | 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 | TBA | Module 2: Wine Marketing and Wine Culture | English | 3 SSB credits Students can also attend module 1 to obtain 6 SSB credits | 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 | TBA | Global Manager In Europe Program (GME) | English | GME (8 ECTS) = 6 SSB credits | 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 2022-23 | 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 9 - 23, 2023 May 14 - 26, 2023 May 7 - 19, 2023 online | TBA | European MBA Summer Program (ESP): The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe | English | ESP = 3 SSB credits | This program offers your students a well-balanced combination of class meetings, group work, company visits and cultural experience. In addition to the two sessions on campus, we will offer an online version of the summer program next year. In the Online MBA ESP, students will have the opportunity to attend interactive live class meetings and get a better understanding of the international business world in Europe. Moreover, in virtual breakout sessions, students will get an opportunity to work in teams with students from different locations. This will be a great simulation of real-life in international business. | WHU European MBA Summer Program 2023, European MBA Summer Program 2023 - Online | Program Fee: 489 Euros (Online fee: 125 Euros). For updated information, please visit the ESP website. | Log into 'My Schulich' Go to: Useful Links > Exchange Resources |
Israel | Tel Aviv | Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University | Summer | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2023 May 29 - June 6, 2023 | TBA | Doing Business in Israel (DBI): Start-ups - Innovation & Entrepreneurship | English | DBI = 3 SSB credits | Learn from Israeli entrepreneurs & academics about the model, theories & practical approaches of innovation & entrepreneurship | Doing Business in Israel (DBI) website,, DBI Program Dec 2019 | Program Fee: $3,300 USD includes single occupancy accommodation (10 nights), 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 during the Winter 2023 or Summer 2023 term should attend an Exchange Information Webinar Session. Please refer to the Grad Blog in late January 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
- Resume
*Please note: paper applications will not be accepted.
The deadline to apply for a short program is:
March 10, 2023, 4:00pm.
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 two weeks 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
View details Hide detailsPrior to Departure
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
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