Business & Economics

Are you interested in Economics, Project Management, Finance or Entrepreneurship? Utrecht Summer School offers several courses on these topics. Learn the practical side of being an entrepreneur, get in the habit of design thinking or study new financing models in our increasingly globalised world. Step into our Innovation Lab or discover the key variables of Finance. Whatever topic you choose, Utrecht Summer School is the perfect starting point to study and widen your perspective on Business and Economics!

Special Tracks

A special track consists of several courses, which have been successfully combined in the past. Enrolling in a special track is more convenient than registering for each course separately and often results in a substantial discount.

The Essence of Finance and Blockchain for Growth & Innovation (3 weeks)

• Introduction to Finance and Banking

• New Financing Models for a Changing World

• Business Innovation with Blockchain

The Essence of Business Models & International Business (4 weeks)

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe, including a field trip to Italy

• Boost your 21st Century Skills and Master Global Citizenship

Innovation in European Business: Business Models, Leadership and Design (5 weeks)

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe: Business Models and Financing Models

• Innovation Lab: Design-Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation

• Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness

Innovation in European Business XXL (6 weeks)

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe: Business Models and Financing Models

• Innovation Lab: Design-Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation

• Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness

• Global Management: Strategic Marketing, Management and Finance

Introduction to Finance and Banking Business and Management (HU)

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 actionbased way of learning by letting you take management level decisions within a simulated environment, learning the ins and outs of running a retail bank.

•••••••••••••• course director Gerrit-Jan Lanting, MSc level Bachelor period 17 July 2023 - 21 July 2023 credits 2 ECTS course fee € 875 student fee € 699 housing fee € 200

New Financing Models for a Changing World Business and Management (HU)

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 raising funds. This trend will continue and therefore SMEs are increasingly sourcing their funds in alternative ways. Other financial institutions too are introducing new and innovative models. In short, the financial world is changing, and new models of financing are becoming more popular, which you will learn more about in this course.

•••••••••••••• course director Frans Boumans, MSc level

Bachelor period 24 July 2023 - 28 July 2023 credits 2 ECTS course fee € 875 student fee € 699 housing fee € 200