Summer Abroad Program

Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) Summer School

 

Application deadline: March 16, 2025

Are you interested in project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, the transition to a circular economy, boosting your professional and personal skills, FinTech or Finance? Are you intrigued by the beautiful nature and architecture in the Netherlands?

Embark on an exciting journey to the Netherlands in the summer of 2025 by joining the Summer Abroad: HU Summer School in Business & Economics.

Seneca Business students will be able to participate in an exciting opportunity in Summer 2025. Packed with field trips, cultural activities, and lectures from industry experts, students will learn and gain credits for their Seneca program while immersed in Netherlands culture.

Learn more about the opportunity below and apply by March 16, 2025!

    • Host Institution: Hogeschool Utrecht (HU) University of Applied Sciences

      Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands

      Language of Instruction: English

      Term: Summer 2025

      Travel Dates: Approx. July - August 2025 depending on course selection. Please see "Course Credit Information" section below for more details.

      Accommodations: See more information here.

      Flights: Students are responsible for the roundtrip airfares to and from the Netherlands.


+Important dates

 

  • Application Deadline: March 16, 2025
  • Acceptance Date: TBD
  • Pre-Departure Orientation: Approx. 2 months pre-trip
  • Return Debrief: Approx. 1 month post-trip

+Eligibility Requirements

 

  • Full-time students enrolled in BBM, BMI, BBS, BAG, BAO, SMB, BEN, BTM requiring the credits as mentioned in "Course Credit Information" section below.
  • Have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing
  • Open to domestic and international students
  • Students must be on summer break in summer 2025.

+Fees and Funding

 

Program fee:

Program fee is payable to the host institution. Please visit the host institution's program page for more information.

Participating students will be responsible for the program fee, applicable visa fees, travel and living expenses.

Students do not pay any fees to Seneca.

Funding:
Seneca provides up to $2,000 in funding to accepted students to offset the program fee.

Funding is awarded automatically upon application. No additional funding application is required. 

+How to Apply

Step 1: Apply through Seneca

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a complete application which includes:

See this page for a step-by-step guide on HOW TO APPLY.

Step 2: Be short-listed and nominated to Host Institution by Seneca

After your application is reviewed and short-listed by Seneca Global Learning and Engagement, you will be nominated to the Host Institution.

Step 3: Apply to the Host Institution 

After being nominated by Seneca, you can start an application with the host institution directly.

Step 4: Prepare to depart for your Summer Abroad!

+Course Credits Information

 

Upon successful completion of the Summer Abroad Program: HU Summer School, students will earn ONE of the following credits.

Eligible Program Course Name at Host Institution Travel Dates Seneca Course Equivalency Seneca Course Name Number of Seneca Credits
BBM, BMI, BTM Introduction to Finance and Banking July 14 - July 18 HST330 Business Finance 1
BBS, BAG, BAO Business Innovation with Blockchain, Introductory course July 14 - July 18 MAN200 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
BBA Project Management: Including PRINCE2 certification August 4 - August 15 BAB905 Project Management 1
BMI Project Management: Including PRINCE2 certification August 4 - August 15 MAN400 Introduction to Project Management 1
BBS-BAG-BAO Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe - Challenges, Drivers and Business Models July 7 - July 18 MAN200 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
BBM Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe - Challenges, Drivers and Business Models July 7 - July 18 BMT760 Entrepreneurship and the Business Plan 1
SMB Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe - Challenges, Drivers and Business Models July 7 - July 18 SMB803 Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business 1
BBS-BAG-BAO Innovation Lab-Design Thinking for Socially-Relevant Innovation July 21 - August 1 MAN200 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
BEN Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness August 4 - August 8 BEN902 Leadership and Human Capital 1
BMI Global Management simulation: Strategic Marketing, Management and Finance August 11 - August 15 BMI701 Global Marketing Strategy 1

+Additional Notes

 

Traveling students must adhere to all jurisdictional guidelines and/or regulations of their host country and host institution. All accepted students are responsible for ensuring they meet the entry and exit requirements of their destination country. This information is subject to change at any time.

Seneca relies on the Government of Canada’s (GOC) Travel Advice and Advisories and the associated risk level for each destination to assess whether students should engage in an overseas activity. While we make every effort to prepare students for a successful trip overseas, circumstances may arise that are beyond our control.

Students who accept to participate in a global learning opportunity must accept as a condition of participation the possibility that the program may be cancelled or terminated early due to concerns over the safety and security of students. If cancellation or termination occurs, we will refund any payments you have made and withdraw any disbursed grants. Participants may encounter additional and unexpected financial and academic implications. Seneca will work to mitigate negative implications to the best of its ability. 

International Students are required to meet with an immigration specialist to ensure their program of study and/or study permit will not be negatively impacted by travelling abroad. This must take place as soon as possible in the application process. Immigration specialists can be reached at theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca

 

 

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