The Business Academies follow a concentrated curriculum designed to teach you the fundamentals of launching a business: idea generation, market research, business plans and pitches, competitive analysis, and generating funding. This program also provides insight into interview strategies and resume building skills to help students land any coveted internship or job.

The Business Academies follow a concentrated curriculum designed to teach you the fundamentals of launching a business: idea generation, market research, business plans and pitches, competitive analysis, and generating funding. Each day begins with an in-depth analysis of one aspect of this journey, culminating in the unique opportunity for students to pitch their own business. Beyond business components, this program also provides insight into interview strategies and resume building skills to help students land any coveted internship or job. Students will gain a comprehensive education of business fundamentals and valuable hands-on experience so they will be ready to enter and succeed in the business world.

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Program Overview
We seek to promote both hard and soft skills. Each day, we begin with a technical deep-dive into one aspect of business, whether that be developing an effective pitch or managing the financial side of a venture. We then transition into team-based activities in the afternoon that promote effective cooperation and collective execution. Our program guides students through the integral parts of launching a business. We aim to equip students with a comprehensive education of business fundamentals and to provide valuable hands-on experience so they will be ready to enter and succeed in the business world.

Our goal is to spark ideas and innovation within our students and equip them with the tools necessary to bring those to life. We hope to cultivate entrepreneurship and leadership skills for our students to confidently navigate a career in business.

1. ENTREPRENEURSHIP - DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BUILD A COMPANY FROM THE GROUND UP
Topics Covered:
• Idea Generation
• Elevator Pitch
• Value Propositions
• Market Research
• Design Principles
• SWOT Analysis
• Customer Research
• Business Plan
• Career Tips

2. MANAGEMENT - LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO MANAGE AND SCALE A BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY
Topics Covered:
• What is Consulting?
• Market Sizing Lecture & Game
• Profit & Loss Case Study
• How to Read a Financial Statement
• What is HBS Case Method
• Resume Workshop
• Branding Lecture
• Case Presentations

Finalized program dates will be available in January 2023.

Pricing covers the cost of tuition only. The program doesn't provide housing to students this summer.

 

 

Financial Aid

Teachers, counselors, and principals can nominate a student for a $100 scholarship to subsidize the cost of tuition.

Additionally, financial aid is available on a case-by-case basis. Students need to apply for it on program's website.