Summer school

Short-term international experiences, long-lasting impact

The department of Management (DiPSA) at the university of Bergamo promotes a range of short-term international learning opportunities to complement and enrich students’ academic journeys. These programmes offer immersive experiences, allowing participants to explore specialised topics, engage in intercultural dialogue, and strengthen their professional skills. 

Summer Business Program – Missouri x Bergamo
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Since 2002 DiPSA has proudly hosted the Summer Business Program, a long-standing academic partnership with the University of Missouri - Columbia (USA). 

Each year between mid-May and mid-June, second- and third-year students from DiPSA and the Department of Economics join peers from Missouri to attend intensive courses taught in English by faculty from both institutions. The programme covers topics in marketing, finance, and international business management, and takes place on the Bergamo campus (Via dei Caniana). 

Participation is open, subject to available places, to students enrolled in undergraduate programmes in Business Administration or Economics and to Erasmus students hosted by DiPSA. 

Learn more on the official UniBg page (IT)

Read about 20 years of partnership in the article: "A Second Home – Bergamo partnership continues to thrive" (University of Missouri)

Additional summer and winter schools

Through its collaboration with international partners and networks, the university of Bergamo regularly organises both summer and winter schools. These intensive programmes are open to students from various academic backgrounds and are also promoted through the Boarding Pass for International Teaching, a scheme offering short, English-taught courses with international faculty. 

Featured programme: summer school of Accounting History – “Unlock the Past, Shape the Future” 
Dates: 25–27 June 2025 
Location: Palazzo Bassi‑Rathgeb, via Pignolo 76, Bergamo 
In collaboration with the Italian Society of Accounting History (SISR), this immersive summer school is designed for master’s students, PhD candidates, research fellows, early-career researchers, and faculty. Over three days, participants will: 

  • attend lectures and workshops on innovative methodology; 
  • engage with internationally recognised scholars; 
  • develop historical accounting research skills; 
  • explore cultural activities in historical Bergamo. 

Credits: CFU recognised for UniBg students per their degree regulations. International participants receive a certificate noting the CFU earned. 
Target audience: Master’s students, PhD candidates, research fellows, junior researchers, academic faculty 
Dept. coordinator: Prof.ssa Stefania Servalli 
Contact: summerschool2025@sisronline.it  

This initiative is part of the Transet – DiPSA “Dipartimento di eccellenza” project, funded by Italy’s Ministry of University and Research (MUR) through 2027. 

Broader Short Mobility Programmes

Additional options are available via the Boarding Pass for International Teaching and other short-visit mobility schemes designed to internationalise student learning. 

Explore opportunities available through the UniBg international short mobility page

Why participate?
  • Deepen knowledge on specialised topics in a condensed timeframe; 
  • benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and teamwork; 
  • improve language skills and global readiness; 
  • gain ECTS credits and hands-on experience; 
  • join an international academic community at home or abroad. 
Looking for more international opportunities?

Explore the full range of study and mobility experiences offered by DiPSA: 

These opportunities are designed to enhance your academic path with international recognition, cross-cultural experience, and professional growth.