Business & Economics Courses
Utrecht Summer School offers the perfect starting point to study and widen your perspective in the subject areas of Business and Economics. Are you interested in project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, the transition to a circular economy, FinTech or Finance?
17 course(s) found
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe: Business Models and Financing Models
This course focuses on the value of knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship in European business and will familiarise students with the interplay between science and technology and the commercialization of knowledge and design. We will spend two weeks in the Netherlands and one week in Italy. It will be very challenging and we will visit some top companies in the Netherlands.
Building business models from an in-depth understanding of the gap…
Track Innovation in European Business XXL (6 weeks)
A six-week track specially designed for you to learn how business is being done and innovated in Europe. The learning approach consists of a blend of applied-theoretical approaches, case studies, real-life examples, excursions and a competition-like business simulation.
Please read the summary below but also the individual course descriptions to gather insight into what your 6 weeks will look like!
The price shown is applicable to current…
European Encounters: Diversity and Integration from West to East
This track is a joint programme on European integration by the Summer School of Utrecht University and the University of Latvia. The aim of the course is to introduce the diversity and unity of European identities, the European Union, (shared) foreign policy, security dilemmas and new challenges. The course delves into the different and diverse political and economic perspectives that can be found in Europe, and provides an insight into the…
The Essence of Business Models & International Business, incl. Study Trip to Italy (combined 4 weeks' track)
A four-week track especially designed for you to learn how business is being done in Europe. The learning approach consists of a blend of applied-theoretical approaches, case studies, real-life examples, excursions, a competition-like business simulation, and a study trip to Italy (Milan).
Please read the summary below and also the individual course descriptions to gather insight into what these life-changing 4 weeks will look like!
The price…
Innovation in European Business: Business Models, Leadership and Design (5 weeks' combined track)
This 5 week's track is made up of the courses: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe-Business Models and Financing Models, Innovation Lab-Design Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation and Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness.
Innovation is key for companies to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment and is arguably the most important factor for long-term organisational success. During this track we will introduce…
Field Trip to Milan, Italy - Add-on to Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe (B27)
This course will take you to Milano in Italy, and can only be booked in combination with the course Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe: Business Models and Financing Models (B27).
During this week in Italy you will explore Innovation from the point of view of the Branding and the Customer Experience. To reach this aim we will use the great opportunities given by the Italian lifestyle in the most innovative, very international and, at…
Introduction to Finance and Banking
Financial news is dominating the headlines. The financial and banking system had and still has a great impact on the economic situation in the world. Sparked by the financial crisis, the role of banks is changing, and new financing models are slowly gaining traction. During this course we will provide you with an action-based way of learning by letting you take management level decisions within a simulated environment, learning the ins and outs…
The Essence of Finance and Blockchain for Growth & Innovation (3 weeks' combined track)
This track combines basic understanding of finance and banking, with knowledge and understanding of how new financing models and Blockchain can support business growth and innovation.
Financial news is always and everywhere dominating news headlines. The financial and banking system has great impact on the economic situation in the world and on business and businesses around the world. The role of banks is changing, and new financing models are…
Innovation Lab: Design Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation
We see an increase in the need for socially relevant innovation: to boost our networks, activate our communities, and contribute to a healthier society. We invite you to join our ‘learning-by-doing’ lab, focused on getting things done for a project that matters. We aim to change the way you look at the world in a more opportunity-oriented and less problem-focused way. Enter Design Thinking: a creative, holistic, multidisciplinary approach based…
1-Day Webinar Stress Management: A Personalized Approach to Dealing with Long & Short Term Stress Effectively
During this webinar, we will discuss the various causes of stress and ways to deal with that stress effectively. The content is based on decades of evidence-based and practical research and tools. We take a personal approach, and you will learn what your coping styles are and how you can make yourself more effective. This webinar will be offered online.
Boost your 21st Century Skills and Master Global Citizenship
Globalization, polarisation, and a range of issues that affect people and nature around the globe, make a strong sense of global citizenship more important than ever before. We are living an age in which technology has profoundly influenced the ways we think, feel, act, communicate and collaborate; this raises all kind of questions, reveals needs and requires skills for understanding ourselves and others in this constantly changing world.
The…
New Financing Models for a Changing World
Since the credit crisis in 2008, banks have focused on improving their image and balance sheets. The standards for providing loans have been raised to such an extent that Small and Medium Sized companies (SMEs) can hardly fund new investments. Start-ups are having difficulties in raising funds. This trend will continue and therefore SMEs are increasingly sourcing their funds in alternative ways. Other financial institutions too are introducing…
Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness
In this course, you will discover the key variables of leadership, their relation to innovation and how they stimulate workplace happiness and increased performance. Supported by a mix of lectures, working on a group assignment and a company visit, students will work together and analyse relevant factors for an innovation supportive working environment. During the course, students will apply these insights outside the classroom and will work…
Business Innovation with Blockchain
Can your personal data be considered safe with companies, banks, notaries or even government? Numerous examples of scams, fraud, money laundering and data theft make it clear that this is not always the case. Blockchain offers a revolutionary solution to this problem.
This summer course focuses on the disruptive technology of Blockchain. The course will provide you with both the theoretical foundations as well as hands-on experience. Overall,…
Global Management: Strategic Marketing, Management and Finance
This course is build around a Management Simulation (management game).
Plan, implement and evaluate an international brand marketing strategy within a realistic simulated environment. In this course, participants work as a marketer in a small decision-making unit of a manufacturer within a competitive industry. Your goal is to improve your firm's long-term financial performance. The performance of your team will be evaluated via a multi-factor,…
Introductory Econometrics Using Stata
The course Introduction to Econometrics using Stata is in particular useful for students who lack a sufficient basic knowledge of statistics, regression analyses and/or Stata. During the course students will get an introduction to the statistical software package Stata that will be used to solve computer exercises. It will be an intensive course of lectures and tutorials.
The course will be taught on campus. Only in case a student is not able…
The Transition to a Circular Economy: a Business Model Perspective
Governmental agencies have a social responsibility to reduce environmental impact to a minimum. In order to reach the European goal of 57% reduction in CO2- equivalents in 2030 and move towards a more circular economy, the European Union is implementing new laws and regulations to hold large organizations accountable for their emissions and broader impact. In this course you will learn how to interpret the new EU Corporate Sustainability…