Application

The interdisciplinary AEMS Summer University  welcomes students and professionals from all fields and focuses on alternatives to the economic status quo. The program follows an interdisciplinary and holistic approach: International participants deal with limits to growth, as well as the instabilities of our financial system and learn why a drastic system change is necessary to stabilize the world climate – but most importantly: they discuss an array of alternative approaches, such as ethical banking, Circular Economy, the Economy for the Common Good, Degrowth and many more!

AEMS will take place from 15 July to 2 August 2024! | Scholarships available!
Apply via www.summer-university.net | Early Bird application until 10 March 2024!

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AEMS Scholarship

BOKU has once again made 3 partial scholarships available for the program this year. This allows students to take part in the entire 3-week program including public transport tickets, excursions, etc. for a deductible of EUR 590. When applying for the scholarship, students should simply state "BOKU" as the scholarship reference on the application form.

AEMS Summer School 2024

Hard facts - AEMS in short

Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems is an interdisciplinary summer school focusing on alternatives to the economic status quo: International participants deal with limits of growth, as well as the instabilities of our financial system. They learn why a drastic system change is necessary to reach the target of stabilizing the world climate at 1.5°C - and most importantly: they are presented with an array of innovative approaches!

The AEMS is an academic summer school and held in English.
In 2024, it takes place for from 15 July to 2 August 2024 in Vienna.

Course aim and credits

The aim is to raise awareness for the urgently necessary shift in our economic system and for the many alternatives available. Participants learn about the interconnections between economy, finance, society and the environment and gain knowledge of an array of reform proposals that consider natural boundaries and the human factor to be equal parts of the equation.

After successful participation, students receive a certificate of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU University) for 5 ECTS. Continuous attendance during the full-time program is mandatory!

 

Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems

From 1970 to 2008 the world experienced over 400 economic crises, including 145 banking crises that encompassed the entire sector. It is therefore legitimate to question the economic, monetary and financial system. The Summer School "Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems" (AEMS) focuses on alternative and innovative concepts for economic and monetary systems and researches the extent to which these take ecological limits and social standards into account. Since its etablishment, internationally recognized speakers have discussed theoretical concepts, empirical data and practical examples with around 50 students from all over the world - at the BOKU. The summer school goes back to an initiative of the common good economy and the ÖAD housing management, is under the scientific direction of the gW/N and fills a gap in the current range of university offers. You can find more information about the Summer School here.