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Courses 2021
History and Culture
online courseThis comprehensive winter school course will give you great insight into Central European culture and architecture, while at the same time giving you the opportunity to spend time...
Intercultural Competence
top course“How can we develop in ourselves and others the necessary mastery and concomitant humility required to be effective across cultures?” In our rapidly globalizing world, with increas...
EU Policy Making
online courseFrom 1 to 12 February 2021, the IES will organise the very first edition of its online Jean Monnet Winter School on EU Policy-Making, in collaboration with its partners the Univers...
Olomouc Winter School in Midwifery
The Olomouc Winter School in Midwifery 2021 is a specialized course held at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Palacký University in Olomouc. Over four days, the participants are invo...
Carbon Forestry
online courseIn cooperation with renowned partner organizations active in the land-use sector, such as UNIQUE Forestry and Land Use and Solidaridad, the Chair of Silviculture at Freiburg Univer...
GLOBE - International Relations
Located in a historical resort of the Swiss Alps, the GLOBE winter school in International Relations provides a unique environment for PhD students intending to situate themselves...
Gender Studies Winter School
blended courseStudy in London this winter! Spend an amazing week learning about gender across different disciplines – literature and culture, philosophy and sociology, media and communication...
Winter School in Medical Engineering
Join us for a five-day event filled with lectures, workshops and lab work with the focus on "Prosthetics, Materials and Medical Simulations", rounded up by cultural activities and...
International Electoral Observers
online courseSince 2012 the Global Campus has trained more than 400 short term observers through its onsite courses in Venice Lido. Given the current Covid-19 pandemic, a brand new 2021 online...
Business and Negotiation Winter Academy
online courseThe Business & Negotiation Winter Academy is an intense academic and developmental program that will take place online over two weekends in February and March 2021 (Feb. 26-28 and...
Syriac Codicology and Paleography
top courseCodicology of Syriac Manuscripts from Late Antiquity to the present: the making of the Syriac book (materials, tools, layout; the scribe at work). The book and its content: typolo...
Fashion Studies
online courseInternational Online School of Fashion Studies is for those who are eager to master new professions and skills of work with a client. Participants of the school are open-minded peo...
European Health Law and Biotechnology (EHL&BT)
top course online courseThis Winter School is part of the Jean Monnet Module "European Health Law and Technology", sponsored by the European Union within the Erasmus+ Actions framework. It is an intensiv...
Strategic Management
online courseThis course takes a deep-dive into Strategy and Strategic Management, which we understand the theory of how a firm competes successfully against (domestic and international) rivals...
International Corporate Finance
online courseThis course introduces students to the challenges and opportunities firms face in international financial markets. The course investigates how firms can manage exposure to differen...
Oral History Workshop
online courseThe workshop is designed for students, young scholars independent researchers and history, culture and tradition enthusiasts who would like to improve their academic skills, introd...
Developing Research Skills Workshop
online courseThe workshop is designed for students, young scholars and independent researchers who would like to improve their academic research skills in order to succeed in studies and in car...
Problem solving in the Global Context
online courseImagine you are a manager in the subsidiary of an international company. The global headquarters has developed a new international marketing campaign. You are responsible to implem...
Managing Diversity in Organisations
online courseThe course presents an overview of what workforce diversity is and highlights its significance in improving our understanding of managing and being managed in the workplace. Re...
R4Rchaeologists
top course online courseIn Humanities, the exponential increase in digital documentation requires us to question its management, its use, its availability to the scientific community and its sustainabilit...
Opportunity Entrepreneurship - A Vital Component of Business Creation
online courseThis course offers participants entrepreneurship education emphasizing the context of a fast-changing and dynamic global environment. It provides participants with a solid entrepre...
International Business
blended courseThis winter, students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of international business by participating in the winter school. In 2 comprehensive weeks, students a...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Explore the complex world of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures through case studies, workshops, lectures and group projects. You’ll gain practical knowledge and tools to hel...
Berlin Appeals 2021 – Poster Design Workshop
online coursePosters are a public matter. As life-sized images, they dominate in the public space and affect us with their unavoidable messages. This relationship between the poster and space w...
Austrian Arbitration Academy (winter)
online courseThe Academy’s winter program Arbitration Rules in Practice is an innovative online program on international commercial arbitration. Jointly organized by the Vienna International Ar...
Treasury Management
Learn to mitigate the risks of global market fluctuations and ensure the stability of future cash flow – two critical objectives for businesses today. Key learnings include the con...
Digital Transformation in Action
online courseUsing academic content and live examples / interventions, the students will be able to capture the meaning of digital transformation in action, at the service of the business, peop...
Soft Skills
online courseModern craziness is dictating new rules and we should follow the novelty and be flexible. Soft skills are vital bunch of knowledge for here and now regardless of your background. T...
Aesthetic Transformations: Inspiration Across Disciplinary Borders
online courseHow does inspiration come about? How do we find ideas? How can we create work together having various disciplinary backgrounds and working with different media and techniques? I...
International Relations and Threats to Global Security
online courseABOUT THE COURSE This intensive and dynamic course involves academic classes, active group work, guest presentations and virtual field trips. It is ideal for students studying int...
Pre-University Online Winter School
online courseThe King's Online Pre-University Winter School is an initial step into the world of Higher Education for high school students. Designed primarily for students aged 15-17, who will...
Russian Language, History and Culture
online courseThe course combines Russian language lessons with covering the key aspects of Russian history and culture from the early Middle Ages to the present. The course will put special emp...
Illicit Trade
top course online courseThe Illicit Trade Winter School course pierces the veil of secrecy around issues related to the dark side of globalization and teaches students about illicit financing and trading;...
Russian Language and Culture
online courseThe school provides a total feeling of presence in Russia. Unlike other platforms, we present the program that will give not only studies. We will take you to the beach, walk with...
Social Entrepreneurship: Making an Impact in our Communities
online courseSocial entrepreneurs are change agents who question and challenge the status quo to come up with solutions that leave an impact on the local communities. This course will allow stu...
Visions of The Occult: Introduction to Western Esotericism
top course online courseThe goal of Visions of the Occult is to offer an introductory overview of the study of Western esotericism. In this two-week online winter course, we will investigate the key thema...
In the Fields of Anthropocene Art
top course online courseWhich artistic practices matter, and how can they intervene in pressing environmental issues across the planet? While academic and institutional discussions tend separate ‘art and...
Exp. – Questions of Perception in Art and Science
online courseThis course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students of different fields to gain knowledge on perception through experiences in experiments on perception and demonstrati...
International Economics
online courseThis course introduces some of the main concepts and methods of international economics and illustrates them with applications drawn from the real world. The first half of the cour...
Osteoarchaeology and Paleopathology
top course online courseThe Winter School in Osteoarchaeology and Paleopathology – Online Edition is an academic program launched to train students in osteoarchaeology and paleopathology. The course comp...
3D Printing Technologies
online courseThe school program is suitable for students and engineers interested in additive manufacturing for real industrial applications. You will learn 3D modelling and design your own pro...
Digital Transformation of Modern E-marketer
online courseThe course provides a deep dive into the transformative forces in marketing, focusing on the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful and modern e-marketer. Throughout th...
Academic Writing in English
online courseThis course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their writing skills in English and is the perfect preparation for written component of IELTS, Cambridge English and TOEFL exams,...
International Rhythm Course, Level 2
top course online courseThe International Rhythm Course Level 2 is a six week online program, meeting once a week, to solidify the fundamental expressive qualities of rhythm and explore the rich world of...
Utilizing Alternative Financing Potentials – Project Financing
online courseThe course differs from the majority of currently provided courses related to finance, as it presents topics that are growing into popularity in recent years and require skills tha...
Intercultural Leadership
online courseThis course will introduce the student to the study of leadership and the concept of achieving excellence in their organizations by engaging the students in a variety of activities...
Transforming Organizations Through Corporate Entrepreneurship
Study change management in depth – from decision-making and implementation, to handling resistance and facilitating transitions, to assessing results. This course explores the full...
Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation
online courseThis course is a practical guide to starting a new business, providing students with exposure to every crucial aspect of the entrepreneurship experience. From the initial phase of...
International Finance
online courseThis course offers an overview of the role of risk in finance. It covers the valuation of risky projects and related risk assessment tools. Financial assets are introduced and exa...
The Identification and Monitoring of Vulnerable Groups in the Labour Market
online courseThe European Union describes vulnerable groups as those that experience a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than the general population. These groups include, for instanc...
Space Materials and Technologies
online courseThe development of space research is a priority around the world. Humanity has always dreamed of near and long-distance flights into space and to other planets of the solar system....
From Business Opportunity to Business Plan
Prepare to bring your ideas to life, whether you’re launching a start-up or a new non-profit venture. This hands-on course will train you to think like an entrepreneur – through ex...
Cultural Historical Studies
online courseThe winter school courses provide a well-structured introduction into one of the most fascinating periods of Austria's intellectual history in a short time. The culture of the fin-...
International Relations in Challenging Times: The Multifaceted Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic
online courseThe Charles University Online Winter School 2021 provides students with a broad understanding of the most significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its multifaceted practica...
Russian Politics and International Affairs
online courseThe track aims at covering the key aspects of Russian Politics and International Affairs. Together with three experienced and well-published instructors you will be able to retriev...
Big Data : Data Analytics and Visualization
online courseThis class introduces students of all disciplines to Microsoft Power BI and its use as a data analytics and reporting tool. Topics will focus on the core building blocks of Power B...
Performing Religion: theory and practice
top courseDue to the covid-19 outbreak, all programmes for 2020 have been cancelled. Religious practices have manifold forms, functions, histories and meanings. They make and break commun...
Psychology of Money
online courseMoney isn’t everything: usually it isn’t enough. [Anon.] Despite the fact that business is all about money, the psychology of money is one of the most neglected topics in the whol...
Central Europe and European Integration
online courseIn collaboration with the International Relations Office, the Faculty of Law organizes the Winter School of Central Europe & European Integration. In 2 comprehensive weeks, student...
BioBusiness Winter School
online courseDiscover the fascinating world of BioBusiness This 3-days online programme covers live lectures and interactive sessions on main business topics such as Business Models, Product...
Entreprise Risk Management
Develop a fundamental understanding of risk management and discover the latest tools being developed in the field. You’ll learn the how and why of managing risk, with special focus...
Drivers for Sustainability Transition in Business
online courseThis course explores different possibilities of taking climate action to the next level. It is important to understand current trends and innovative practices in sustainability tra...
Marketing of new products and services
In today’s global economy, innovation and new product development must create not only economic value, but social and environmental value, as well. In this course, you’ll gain the...
Crisis and Creativity
top course online courseCrisis is something we have all had experience with during the last months - or shall we rather say crises? During this Winter School on Sustainable Cultural Leadership in times of...
International Business in Pandemic and Post-COVID-19 Era
online courseThe track “International Business in Pandemic and Post-COVID-19 Era” is going to increase your understanding of how the pandemic is shaping the world economy and international busi...
Business Model Media
online courseKnowledge and understanding of entrepreneurialism, innovation, business and revenue models in the context of news media
Issues and Crisis Management in the Age of Turbulence
online courseIn today's dynamic and turbulent business, political and social environments, managers and leaders are now required to deal with a wide array of issues that affect their operations...
Urbanism on Screen Workshop
online courseCinema has had its focus set on the city ever since the former's inception. Twentieth century witnessed probably the most radical transformation of urban form, and it was film that...
Courses 2022
ImprovEnglish
The ImprovEnglish course is designed to give students with an existing knowledge of English a deep grounding in practical speaking that can be used in social and professional situa...
Battlefields Uncovered 2: Developing and Demonstrating Understanding of Places of Past Conflict
top course online courseIf you have previously followed Battlefields Uncovered: Introduction to Archaeological and Historical Investigations of Conflict, you can develop and demonstrate your learning in t...
Experimental Interaction Design
This is a two-week extensive hands-on course in interaction design. The main goal of the course is to empower people to shape their digital environment thus providing a new level o...