Summer Business Programs
For students interested in studying Business, you may have already heard the phrase ‘business is all about networking.’ Choosing a pre-college summer program at one of the best universities in the country makes for a great introduction to the college experience, as well as highlights your college career passions.
At a summer program, high school students can delve into projects centered around their career interests, get to know their future teachers, and make full use of the summer to learn and improve their skills.
IvyBoost Education has organized a list of high-quality summer activities for students who want to make a career in Business.
Boston College
- Business & Leadership Institute
Boston College’s three-week Business Leadership Institute focuses on providing students with a solid foundation of the business world, from marketing and management, to finance and economics. Program participants will attend two classes a day, plus take field trips, attend social events, and develop their leadership skills through hands-on workshops.
Location: Boston College Boston Massachusetts.
Dates: June 22 to July 10, 2020.
Cost: TBD.
Eligibility: Students who are about to enter grades 10, 11 and 12.
Drexel University
- Camp Business
Sponsored by Drexel University’s LeBow School of Business, Camp Business provides in-depth introductions to university and corporate business education for students in the 10th and 11th grades. Students learn accounting, marketing, finance and management, and leadership, professional image, etiquette, team building and strategy. Students will also be exposed to stock markets, financial documents and other information. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Location: Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Dates: July 11-17, 2020 (accommodation only); July 20-24, 2020 (commuting only).
July 25-31, 2020 (accommodation only).
Fees: Accommodation: $1,500 (7 days, including 6 nights accommodation and all meals).
Commuter: $750 (5 days, including all breakfast and lunch, and closing dinner last night).
Eligibility: Students currently in their sophomore and junior year are encouraged to apply.
Georgetown University
- Entrepreneurship Academy
Students will learn about entrepreneurship, social responsibility, risk management, and the business operations of private and non-profit organizations. Hear from entrepreneurs from different industries and visit local incubators to understand the conditions needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Combine theory and practice, turn ideas into clear practice plans, and participate in the final competition and showcase. The project focuses on personal development and helps students build and improve their public speaking and communication skills, public relations skills and team building skills.
Location: Georgetown University Washington, DC.
Dates: July 12, 2020 to July 31, 2020.
Cost: $6,500.
Application opening date: November 2019.
Early application deadline: January 15. All applications submitted before this date are exempt from application fees.
Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in high school grades 9, 10 or 11 and above. GPA 2.0.
Wharton School
- Leadership in the Business World
Sponsored by the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, the Leadership in the Business World pre-college program is easily one of the most sought-after and selective summer programs around. The 160 selected students will spend four intensive weeks attending lectures from top Wharton professors and distinguished guests, receiving coaching on things like communication and leadership skills, collaborating on projects, designing and presenting an original business plan, attending fun social activities, and much, much more.
Location: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Dates: May 31 to June 27, 2020; June 28 to July 25, 2020.
Cost: TBD.
Application opening hours: November 2019.
Priority application deadline: January 22, 2020.
Eligibility: Students with demonstrated leadership ability entering their junior and senior year in Fall 2020.
- LaunchX Summer Entrepreneurship Program
LaunchX doesn’t just tell you HOW to start a company; they show you the steps to identify a gap in the market and create a real-life business in just four weeks. They push you out of your comfort zone and set you up for startup success with a network of peers and mentors even after you leave the program.
Location and dates for summer 2020 will be announced by January 2020.
In 2019, the program was held at University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and MIT.
Cost: TBD.
Application Date: Early Application Deadline December 15, 2019; Regular Application Date: February 1, 2020.
Anderson School of Management, UCLA
- Summer Discovery @UCLA
Summer Discovery is a well-established educational liaison who has partnered with University of California—Los Angeles to offer a unique and prestigious pre-college summer business program to high schoolers. The three-week program immerses students into life at a top college campus, and students are expected to take courses, live in the residence halls, and participate in sports and other activities for fun. Additionally, program students take several planned field trips in and around L.A. Business courses available include Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports; Digital Marketing and Social Media; and Sports Business.
Location: UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Duration: 3 weeks.
Cost: Commuter: $3,599. Residential: $7,599.
Application date: Save $300 by applying and registering by November 30th.
Eligibility: Students who completed grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 (14 to 18 years old).
University of Notre Dame
- Summer Scholars
Those looking to experience life at a prestigious university like Notre Dame can look no further than the Summer Scholars program. Scholars choose from a lengthy list of interesting programs of study, then enjoy two intense weeks of coursework — though plenty of free time is also included to experience life on a college campus. Some examples of programs from which participants can choose from include Confronting Poverty: Bringing Service to Justice; Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Social Change; and so much more. Existing accounting summer camps also have marketing summer camps.
Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
Dates: June 27 to July 11, 2020.
Cost: $3,750 (includes tuition, accommodation, extracurricular activities and classroom visits).
Application deadline: February 18, 2020.
Eligibility: Current sophomores and juniors (will be rising juniors and seniors). Strong academic standing with solid extracurricular activities. At least 16 years old by August 1, 2020.
Vanderbilt University
- Programs for Talented Youth
Gifted and high-achieving students (generally those who typically score at the 95th percentile and above) are invited to participate in Vanderbilt University’s prestigious Summer Academy. This unique experience allows students to get a taste of real college life by living on campus, taking accelerated ending social activities, and of course, completing college-level homework assignments. Business-themed courses include New Problems in Law, Behavioral Economics, Consumerism & Identity, Consumerism in American Society, and more.
Location: Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee.
Dates: Session 1: June 7-12, 2020 (will be promoted to grades 7-8).
Session 2: June 14-26, 2020 (will be promoted to grades 9-10).
Session 3: July 6-25, 2020 (student who will be promoted to grades 11-12).
Fees: Tuition fees cover course fees, materials, housing, meals and residential outings and activities.
Session 1: $1375; Session 2: $3175; Session 3: $4275.
University of Southern California
- USC Summer Programs
Every summer, the top-ranked University of Southern California hosts high school students on its campus as part of its summer college immersion program. Students can choose to experience life as a college student in either the four-week credit-earning or the two-week non-credit program. Business-themed courses include Exploring Entrepreneurship, Ethical Business Strategies, Introduction to Business, and more.
Location: University of Southern California, Los Angeles California.
Dates: June 14 to June 28, 2020.
Fees: Accommodation: $4,699; Commuter: $3,488.
Application deadline:
Domestic students: April 24, 2020.
International students: March 20, 2020.
Texas Tech University
- Anson L. Clark Scholars Program
The Clark Scholars program at Texas Tech University is an intensive seven-week summer research program. Open to high school juniors and seniors, the program allows students an opportunity for hands-on practical research with leading researchers and members of the Texas Tech faculty. This unique opportunity, which also includes weekly seminars and fields trips, also pays students a $750 tax-free stipend and provides room and board.
Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.
Dates: June 22nd – August 6th, 2020.
Application opening date: January 10, 2020.
Deadline: February 10, 2020.
Eligibility: Students who are 17 years old before June 22, 2020 and will graduate in 2020 or 2021.
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