ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the CSS must meet the following requirements:

• Strong background in Management and Economics
• Working knowledge of English
• Experience in competitiveness development institutions will be an asset.

Among the candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, the CSS will select those with more outstanding professional careers.

If you need any information, please, contact us at info@competitiveness.org

APPLYING TO THE COMPETITIVENESS SUMMER SCHOOL

The CSS has a rolling admissions policy and begins reviewing applications in April. Candidates are advised to submit their complete applications as soon as possible, since there is limited space. Be advised that the Admissions Committee will not consider a candidate until the complete application has been received.

Applications for admission should be submitted by sending the form, and updated CV by mail to: registrar@competitiveness.org

After the approval in the selection process, a mail will be sent to the candidate explaining how to proceed with the tuition payment. This can be done by credit card, through a secure link to electronic payment platform of Bank of America. 

FEES AND FINANCIAL AID

Tuition fees are US$2,600 per week.

Fees cover tuition exclusively. Room and board are responsibility of the students.

There are a limited number of tuition scholarships for students coming from developing countries (non OECD members). Financial aid should be requested through a letter, with an endorsement of the applicant's supervisor, and should be submitted with the application form.

VISA APPLICATION

If you need a letter from the CSS testifying the dates of your participation, in order to apply for a visa to the USA, please, send us an email at info@competitiveness.org, informing the week you are registered, name and passport number. Visa applications to the US can take long, so it is advised to start the process as early as possible. The CSS cannot manage the visa process for the students, neither provide student's visas.