About the program

The Aalto Summer Studies 2024 offers an opportunity for Concordia students to study at the Mikkeli campus for 3 to 12 weeks from May to August while earning 3 to 12 Concordia credits toward their degree. The program offers a variety of courses in International Business as well as numerous extra-curricular actives and events. 

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Aalto Summer you must meet the following criteria.

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in JMSB.
• Have a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA (CGPA).
• Completed at a minimum of 24 credits toward your current degree program by the time you leave for the program.
• Meet the eligibility requirements for Short-term study abroad programs outlined within the John Molson Visiting & Exchange website.
• Must complete prerequisite courses prior to departure.

Program Dates

Four modules are available from mid-May to mid-August, which allows students to study from 3 to 12 weeks and earn 6-24 ECTS (1-4 courses).

Module 12: May 20 2024- June 7 2024

Module 14: July 1 2024- July 19 2024

Module 15: July 29 2024- August 16 2024

Program Courses

Courses are offered in the field of International Business and are all taught in English in 3-week modules. Four modules are available from mid-May till mid-August, which allows students to study from 3 to 12 weeks and earn 6-24 ECTS (1-4 courses). Lectures are held 5 days a week, 3 hours a day.

Students may select one course per module, provided you meet the above-mentioned eligibility requirements. Permission to take courses is granted by John Molson.  Courses taken without John Molson’s approval will not be transferred to Concordia. All courses taken abroad must pertain to a student’s degree program requirements. Students must complete prerequisite courses prior to departure.  

Module 12: May 20, 2024- June 7, 2024

• Social Media Analytics:  MARK B

Module 14: July 1, 2024- July 1, 2024

• Environmental Economics:  ECON 398

Module 15: July 29, 2024 - August 16,2024

• International Business to Business Marketing : MARK 485

Estimated costs & bursary

Host institution fees: There are no host university program fees attached to this summer program.

Concordia tuition fee: 3-12 credits of Concordia tuition to be paid to Concordia University depending on the number of Aalto University summer courses you register for. For an estimate of tuition fees, please use the tuition fee calculator.

Additional costs: Participants are responsible for paying their own airfare, meals, spending money, accommodations, books, immigration documents, optional social activities.

Quebec Mobility Bursary: Concordia International offers a $ 1500 CDN to students who qualify.  For more information on the bursary, visit the Concordia International funding webpage.

Accommodations

Students are responsible for paying for and finding their own accommodations. Students can apply for student apartments in Mikkeli at MOAS.fi.