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Summer Graduate Business Studies

The Summer Graduate Business Studies (SGBS) is short-term business program for graduate students. Learn how business can create positive change in communities and around the world.

Choose from one or multiple modules: 

Module 1: Cross-cultural Management
June 15 – 23, 2026

Module 2: Social Entrepreneurship
June 25 – July 7, 2026

Module 3: Global Strategy
July 9 – 22, 2026

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Who should attend

Graduate students worldwide select this program to improve their business knowledge. 

The SGBS is ideal for graduate students who want to:

  • build business skills for today's global economy
  • study at a Canadian university
  • experience a short and challenging master’s-level program
  • learn with students from different countries and cultures

Participant perspectives

Take the next step in your career

Improve your business knowledge in a fun learning environment.

Study key business topics

Learn about cross-cultural management, global strategy and social entrepreneurship. You'll have the opportunity to improve your intercultural awareness, interpersonal and business communication skills.

Meet new friends and network

Make meaningful friendships and network with students from around the world.

Study on Canada’s West Coast

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and a great place to study for globally-minded professionals. Located on Vancouver Island, the city is easy to reach by air or sea. It’s known for its mild weather, high quality of life and friendly community.

Outside of class, you can explore hiking trails, enjoy fresh local food or relax at the beach. Whether you’re here to build your business skills, grow your network or take a break, Victoria is the place for you.

The SGBS program is amazing for 3 reasons. First of all, students can take several different types of lectures by different business professors who are experts in educational teaching and research. Secondly, the program has only 20 to 30 students in a class, which means that you develop close relationships with your classmates and professors. Thirdly, students learn not only studying about business administration but also the culture and history in Victoria. The program coordinator will give students opportunities of activities after class. I totally recommend joining the SGBS. You will see a different world from here.
—Shiho Nakamura, PhD Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University, College of Business Administration

Contact us

For more information, please contact our office by email or phone 1-250-472-4614.

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