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Digital Economy

The digital revolution is gradually changing our daily life, as well as the economy. The Digital Economy Summer School will deal with some of the challenges that regulators and policy makers face due to this technological revolution.

The Digital Economy Summer School addresses challenges regulators and policymakers face due to the technological revolution. Courses are taught by leading experts in various digital economy areas, emphasizing practical applications and discussing policy-relevant problems.

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English

Program dates: June-July, 2026

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2026

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Here are the available courses in Digital Economy Summer School!

Summer School

Digital Economy

Economics of Artificial Intelligence

Next edition: TBA

Summer School

Digital Economy

Platform Pricing: Strategy and Regulation

Next edition: TBA

Summer School

Digital Economy

Digital Empirical Methods for Cartel and Corruption Screening in Procurement

Next edition: TBA

Summer School

Digital Economy

Understanding Digital Business Models, Platform Markets and Digital Strategies

Next edition: TBA

Who attends BSE Digital Economy Summer School?

This program is aimed at:

Undergraduate and graduate students, who want to understand how the so-called new economy works
Practitioners and Researchers who want to deepen their knowledge and learn the latest developments

Program Director

UPF and BSE

Juan-José Ganuza

UPF and BSE

PhD, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Why study at BSE?

Top 3 Economic Research Department

Study with professors who produce top-ranking research in their fields.

World-renowned Faculty

Receive the highest quality training, with courses developed with students in mind.

Barcelona

One of Europe’s most popular cities, combine learning with culture for the best learning experience.

Why should you attend BSE Summer School?

All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

1

Network with like-minded peers from around the world

2

Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

3

Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis

Admissions Process

It is important to make sure you meet the admissions criteria before starting your application.

Program dates: June-July, 2026

Early Bird deadline: April 15, 2026

Requirements

Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:

A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience

Mix and match your summer courses!

Remember that you can combine Digital Economy Summer School courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). Maximise your learning this summer and take advantage of our multiple-course discount.

FAQ

Here are some of the most common questions that our Summer School participants have. For any further queries, please contact our Admissions Team

Can I see the full Summer School calendar?

You can view the full Summer School calendar here.

How much does each Summer School course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Summer courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Can I take more than one course?

Yes! you can combine any of the Summer School courses (schedule permitting). See the full course calendar.

Credit Transfers (ECTS)

To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.

Students will deliver a short research proposal one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist of 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11, with a clear research question, a motivation (introduce the question and its policy relevance), a discussion of the existing literature and how your paper relates to that, and an explanation on how you would approach the questions (empirical strategy and/or theoretical model).

Consult the Credit Transfer page for more information about this option.