Summer Business School

 

The next Summer Business School will take place from May 23, 2010 to June 11, 2010. 
(Students should arrive on Saturday, May 22nd at the latest)

Université Laval Summer Business School - Experiencing Business in North America

Experience International Business in Quebec City, Canada, the Gateway to North America!

For over five years, dozens of students from all over North America have attended the Université Laval Summer Business School program to experience international trade in the context of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). These intensive three weeks have been described by some as the most fulfilling experience of their university careers.

Quebec City - One of a kind
On top of the outstanding academic programme, you will be in awe of Québec City. This fun, safe, vibrant city offers the modern conveniences of North America, all with a European twist! You will discover its 400 year-old walled city, its cultural, institutional and geographical differences - all of which combine to provide a real life experience of the challenges of international business.

The Realities of International Business
If you have international business as a career goal, this rewarding programme will put you on the right track. As in a real international environment, you will mix with other cultures, create a network of contacts with future professionals, engage with experienced professors and guest speakers from Canada, the United States and Mexico, and discuss the challenges of 21st century business with managers during on-site company visits.

Structure
The program is divided equally between seminars given by professors or guest speakers (60 hours) and field trips to various industrial, commercial and governmental organizations. Twenty classes of three hours each are taught in English.

Most classes are followed by field trips, which include meetings with managers to give students a practical understanding of what they have learned in the classroom. Examples include the Québec National Assembly, Alcoa, Desjardins Investment Bank as well as various other large and small companies that are facing the challenges of globalization.

 

Take advantage of this opportunity to add an international dimension to your degree and to learn not only about business, but also about yourself. During the first full weekend of the program, we organize a Leadership Retreat to the majestic Saguenay region, two hours from Québec City. There, you will get to know your fellow programme participants through various activities.