Porto, Portugal

International Ventures

International business makes up a large and growing share of world’s business. Global events and international competition affect small and large companies across industries. There is an increasing number of companies conducting international business and a growing number of start-ups are born global. To internationalize is the result of entrepreneurial decision by managers, being it within existing firms or in new ventures.

Target group

Students and recent graduates at undergraduate and graduate level of all areas | Fluency in English | No Portuguese language knowledge is required | More than 18 years old.

Course aim

Would you like to know how to design an internationalization strategy for an SME? Would you like to start an international venture? Enrol in this summer course to understand how to face the challenges involved in making business internationally.
You will study theories and practice of international business. Teaching in lectures is closely linked to the team project consisting of the development of an international business plan.

Credits info

4 EC
Applicants can obtain 4 ECTS, provided if they attended all sessions and have obtained approval within all the assessment elements.

Fee info

EUR 750: Early Bird - 750€(until March 31st)Fees include: materials, social activities and coffee breaks in the morning.
Fees do not include: travel costs, meals and insurance.Refunds and Cancelation: Cancelations before the 15th of June can be made at no cost.
Accommodation can be added for additional 375,50€.
Accommodation in local dorm for 13 nights + breakfast, between July 21 to August 2 (check out on the 3rd) in shared room (2 students), limited to availability – rooms will be assigned in a first come first served basis.
EUR 850: Regular registration - 850€ from April 1 to May 31, 2019.Fees do not include: travel costs, meals and insurance.Refunds and Cancelation: Cancelations before the 15th of June can be made at no cost.
Accommodation can be added for additional 375,50€.
Accommodation in local dorm for 13 nights + breakfast, between July 21 to August 2 (check out on the 3rd) in shared room (2 students), limited to availability – rooms will be assigned in a first come first served basis.