Brussels, Belgium

Sustainable Management

The International Summer School Sustainable Management 2021 is a 10-day intensive training organized by Odisee University College, HOGENT University, KU Leuven and supported by VLIR-UOS.

This ten-day intensive training (5 days on-site, 5 days online learning) will take place (on-site) from September 6th until September 10th, 2021. The summer school connects business and NGOs with students to increase their awareness for sustainable business opportunities and provide them with knowledge and skills to translate innovative ideas into viable and sustainable business initiatives. A blend of guest lectures, teamwork, field visits and social activities provides a full and varied program.

This year’s theme of the summer school is the banana industry. The summer school offers insights in topics such as: sustainable financing, sustainable HRM, sustainable business models, and other relevant topics related to the main theme. Students will work on real life business cases addressing sustainability issues from a business-oriented approach.

Why should you participate?

> You work intensively with experts from the field;

> You receive direct feedback and coaching from the experts, businesses and NGOs involved in the summer school;

> The business cases tackle real life problems. Together with experts and business leaders you co-create sustainable solutions;

> The summer school offers you great networking opportunities with businesses, NGOs and fellow students;

> After successful completion and evaluation of the course, participants receive a certificate worth 3 ECTS credits;

> You receive a cultural language immersion on top.


Last year we received twice as many applications than available places.

Don't hesitate and apply

Course aim

Challenge students and provide them with knowledge and skills to translate innovative ideas into viable and sustainable business initiatives.

Credits info

3 EC
Please check beforehand the eligibility of this program to receive ECTS credits at your home university.

Fee info

EUR 225: The submission fee includes all course materials, local transport for the company visits and lunches.

Accomodation nor personal travel expenses are included in the fee for the International Summer School Sustainable Management.