About the program

This is a 3-week intensive program combining course instruction, corporate visits and cultural activities. The program is taught entirely in English while offering a multi-cultural learning environment which develops cross-cultural skills.  It also includes field trips to outstanding cultural sites in Luxemburg and Malaga.

Instruction is in English, and participants will be expected to speak and write in English on an academic level.

Eligibility requirements

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

• Be enrolled in a Master’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

Students can choose one of the following pairings:

Pairing 1 Luxemburg (DeFi: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: shaping the future of finance & Sustainable Finance)

• Classes start date: June 16, 2025
• Classes end date:  July 4, 2025

Pairing 2 Malaga (Global Management and Global markets and Stocks Valuation)

• Classes start date: June 16, 2025
• Classes end date:  July 4, 2025

Approved courses

Concordia participants can take the following ESSCA Summer Program pairing:

Pairing 1: Luxemburg 12 ECTS for Finance Students

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: shaping the future of Finance (6ECTS= 3Cr. FINA B)
• Sustainable  Finance (6ECTS= 3cr. FINA 421) )

Pairing 2: Malaga

• Global Management  (6 ECTS= 3cr. IBUS B)
• Global Markets and Stocks Valuation  (6ECTS= 3cr. IBUS 370)

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.

Estimated cost and bursary

Host institution fees: 55 Euros  

Host institution fees include 

• 55€ non-refundable administration fee.
• Course material 
• Company visits
• Assitance for accommodation search
• Walking Tour
• Welcome snack

Concordia tuition: 6 credits (12 ECTS) total for 2 courses. For an estimate of tuition fees, please use the tuition fee calculator.

Additional costs:  Housing,  meals, Airport shuttle to and from, Public transportation etc.

Quebec Mobility Bursary

To help with the costs of going abroad, Concordia offers a $1,425 CAD Quebec Mobility Bursary to students.

To qualify, you must be a Concordia student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree program and approved to participate in the summer school program. 

Important to note: 

• Summer school program applicants do not need to submit a bursary application as it is part of the on-line summer school program application, and you will automatically be considered for the Quebec Mobility Bursary.
• Approved students will receive the bursary payment upon arrival and reception of the mandatory Confirmation of Arrival form.
• Details on the payment of the bursary will be sent to successful applicants.  

Contact Concordia International if you have any questions about the Quebec Mobility Bursary.