Summer school programmes
Each year, the Venice School of Management (VSM) organizes and hosts intensive study programmes in collaboration with an extensive global network of partner universities. These courses are designed to provide in-depth expertise in strategic areas such as sustainability, digitalization, and finance.
These one-to-two-week programmes offer a comprehensive educational experience, with activities taking place both in Venice, at the San Giobbe Campus, and abroad at partner university locations. This dual structure ensures a global, practice-oriented learning journey, allowing students to engage directly with international academic and professional environments.
Summer schools 2026
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
European University Eutopia
Partner: Technische Universität Dresden [ENG], both universities are part of the EUTOPIA alliance
Title: AI in Business and Healthcare
Where: Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
When: August 24 - 28, 2026
Available places: 16
Addressed to: students enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's Degree programmes of the Venice School of Management.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2026, 12:00 (noon)
The "AI in Business and Healthcare" Summer School is a Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), an Erasmus+ mobility initiative organized within the EUTOPIA European University alliance. This programme provides a unique opportunity to gain in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence. The curriculum places a strategic focus on Generative and Agentic AI, exploring their transformative applications across both the business and healthcare sectors.
Apply for the 'AI in Business and Healthcare' Summer School
ICMA Centre Summer School
Partners: ICMA Centre - Henley Business School, University of Reading, Department of Economics - Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Location: Venice School of Management, San Giobbe Economics Campus, Venice
Addressed to:
- first or second-year students of a Master’s Degree programme of VSM;
- first-year or second-year students of a Master’s Degree at the Department of Economics at Ca’ Foscari University: Economics and Finance, Economics, Finance and Sustainability, Data Analytics for Business and Society, and Global Development and Entrepreneurship.
Hohenheim Summer School
Partner: Universität Hohenheim
Title: Economics of Climate Change: Managing, Mitigating, Moderating
Where: Stuttgart
When: July 5th - 26th, 2026
Addressed to: students enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's Degree programmes of the Venice School of Management. A B2-level English certification is required.
The "Economics of Climate Change" summer school explores how economic frameworks can guide effective responses to the defining challenges of our time. This three-week intensive programme features expert lectures, company visits, and interactive sessions focused on markets, incentives, and policy instruments. The programme examines strategic management and climate change mitigation, providing international insights through empirical evidence and industrial case studies.
Apply for the 'Economics of Climate Change' Summer School
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Official Poster "Economics of Climate Change" Summer School
Submission deadline: April 6th |
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European Summer Academy
Partners: Copenhagen Business School, Leuphana University of Lünenburg, University of St. Gallen
Title: Cultural and artistic ecologies of organizing
Where: Berlin
When: May 31 - June 5, 2026
The Summer Academy explores 'Cultural and artistic ecologies of organizing', analyzing how cultural and artistic dimensions influence organizational processes and contexts. Thanks to the generous support of the German Haniel Foundation, accommodation is provided at the organization's expense, and a contribution toward travel costs is included.
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Call for Application European Summer Academy 2026
Deadline: 5th March 2026 - h. 12.00 PM |
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European Summer School Official Poster | 383 KB |
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Selection Interviews 2026 | 178 KB |
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Final ranking | 203 KB |
Past Summer schools
Cross-border exchange camp TESTEAT
In partnership con Juraj Dobrila University
Partner: Juraj Dobrila University of Pula (Croatia)
Progetto correlato: TESTEAT
The “Cross-border exchange camp” was from 26 to 30 May 2025.
The activity was addressed to:
- one student regularly enrolled for the academic year 2024/2025 in a Bachelors or Masters Degrees at the Venice School of Management (course list);
- four students regularly enrolled for the academic year 2024/2025 in the Professional Master's Programme in Strategies and marketing for agrifood businesses or the one in Tourism Innovation - Events, hospitality and experience management [ITA];
- one student regularly enrolled for the academic year 2024/2025 in the PhD in Management at the Venice School of Management.
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Cross-border exchange camp TESTEAT a.y. 2024/2025
Expired on Deadline: 29/04/2025, noon |
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Declaration of acceptance cross-border exchange camp TESTEAT a.y. 2024/2025 | 208 KB |
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Final ranking a.y. 2024/2025 | 223 KB |