Business & Entrepreneurship
Unique Opportunities Offered by Summer Discovery
Our business and entrepreneurship summer programs for high school students afford you the opportunity to kick-start your future by teaching you about the world of business. Learn what a business is, how it works, what it takes to make it successful, and see firsthand some lucrative ventures that have paid off. From start-up to successful business learn what it takes to turn an idea into a reality.
Build out your resume and develop a “business mind” that will not only help you succeed in college, but beyond the classroom as well. Our business summer programs are geared toward high school students and specified to fit the learning styles considered most effective for young adults.
OUR HANDS-ON BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMER PROGRAMS ALLOW YOU TO:
- Build a framework for understanding varying marketing strategies
- Learn about key strategic issues across different business landscapes
- Develop an understanding for marketing and advertising campaigns, from strategy to execution, and analyzing results
- Appreciate the challenges involved in traditional and digital marketing
- ...and many more!
With baseline knowledge and experience given in our business and entrepreneurship summer programs, you will have an advantage over your peers. Your experience at Summer Discovery will make you a more well-rounded, knowledgeable individual with enhanced academic and life skills. Summer business programs for high school students are an incredible and valuable opportunity.
Inc. Young Entrepreneurs
A unique and career-focused experience, the Inc. Young Entrepreneurs program utilizes a customized curriculum, developed by learning professionals at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), will train high school students how to become business leaders for the 21st century. You'll discover the fundamentals of entrepreneurship like opportunity recognition, market research, business financials, marketing, and presenting ideas. This immersive program also has the added benefit of connecting students with real-world business execs and successful entrepreneurs. With industry exposure at this level, students will have all of the information and inspiration they need to become amazing leaders of thriving companies.
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Career Accelerators
Our Career Accelerator programs combine education and career exploration to deliver a summer pre-college experience unparalleled in the industry. During this intensive program, you will take the first steps toward your role as a future leader while engaging with a diverse group of exceptional high school students as your peers and partners in learning. You'll gain marketable, in-demand skills through action-based classroom activities and real-world experiences to jump start your college career and professional portfolio.
This summer, we're offering a Entrepreneurship for the Web 3.0 Metaverse Career Accelerator program at five new campus locations. Click the button below to learn more about this intensive and future-focused opportunity.
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Summer Discovery at UCLA Anderson Business
The UCLA Anderson School of Management is UCLA's business school and is known as one of the top business schools in the world. Located in Los Angeles, California, UCLA Anderson features state-of-the-art facilities and a place for innovation and growth. Students can experience the benefits of the UCLA campus and its proximity to the beach while attending Summer Discovery's intensive business courses. Through a partnership with UCLA Anderson School of Management, Summer Discovery offers specialized classes in entertainment, media, sports, and digital marketing taught by leading experts in their fields.
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Courses & Academies
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UCLA Anderson BusinessBusiness of Entertainment, Media & Sports AcademyDiscover the entertainment and sports industries through real-life case studies and guest speakers.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Sports Business Academy]()
UCLA Anderson BusinessSports Business AcademyGet unique insights into the ever-changing business of sports and managing sports business enterprises.2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Advertising]()
UCLAAdvertisingExplore what makes advertisements work and why.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Business of Fashion]()
UCLABusiness of FashionLearn the fundamentals of fashion and how a garment gets from the runway to your closet.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Economics]()
UCLAEconomicsLearn the principles of economics through the prism of popular culture movements.Limited Space3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Entertainment Management]()
UCLAEntertainment ManagementSee what goes on behind the curtain when you explore the business side of the entertainment industry3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Finance & Accounting]()
UCLAFinance & AccountingExplore the fundamentals of managerial finance through real-world application.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Game Changers: Business Disruptors]()
UCLAGame Changers: Business DisruptorsLearn how innovative companies have transformed the business world.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Marketing]()
UCLAMarketingDiscover the role of marketing in modern society and business enterprises.Limited Space3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Social Media Management]()
UCLASocial Media ManagementLearn how companies and influencers build brands through social media platforms.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Digital Marketing & Social Media Academy]()
UCLA Anderson BusinessDigital Marketing & Social Media Academy Become well-versed in digital marketing through hands-on learning from our acclaimed instructors.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Innovation in the Music Business Academy]()
UCLA Anderson BusinessInnovation in the Music Business AcademyLearn how the history and evolution of the music business and how you can become successful in the music industry. 2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Inc. Young Entrepreneurs]()
University of MichiganInc. Young EntrepreneursA customized curriculum will train high school students how to be business leaders for the 21st century. 2 or 3 WeeksOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![AdCult: Advertising and American Culture]()
University of MichiganAdCult: Advertising and American CultureLearn the keys to effective advertising while preparing an ad campaign for a business or non-profit. 2 WeeksOn Campus3 dates availableDates + Details![Building & Marketing Your Brand]()
University of MichiganBuilding & Marketing Your BrandLearn how to craft an online persona that reflects your personal values and professional skills. 2 WeeksOn Campus3 dates availableDates + Details![Game Changers: Business Disruptors]()
University of MichiganGame Changers: Business Disruptors Explore the ways innovative companies have revolutionized the way we do business.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Personal Finance & Entrepreneurship]()
University of MichiganPersonal Finance & EntrepreneurshipLearn the principles of investing, saving, and stocks while discovering how to start your own business.3 WeeksOn Campus3 dates availableDates + Details![Global Business & Entrepreneurship Academy]()
Cambridge UGlobal Business & Entrepreneurship AcademyThis combination of two popular courses is the perfect introduction to global business and entrepreneurship.2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Entrepreneurship]()
Cambridge UEntrepreneurshipDiscover the fundamental tools needed to develop a small business.2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Game Changers: Business Disruptors]()
Cambridge UGame Changers: Business DisruptorsExplore the ways in which innovative companies have revolutionized the way we do business. 2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Global Business & Economics]()
Cambridge UGlobal Business & EconomicsExamines the importance of globalization and interdependence in modern economies.2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Business & Entrepreneurship Academy]()
Georgetown UBusiness & Entrepreneurship AcademyBuild your economic knowledge and exercise your entrepreneurial creativity. 2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![American Economics & Business]()
Georgetown UAmerican Economics & BusinessDelve into the principles of economics and economic policy in the business and finance world.2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![Strategies of Entrepreneurship]()
Georgetown UStrategies of EntrepreneurshipExperience building a real-life entrepreneurial venture with hands-on projects and lessons.2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![Inc. Young Entrepreneurs]()
NYUInc. Young EntrepreneursA customized curriculum for this academy will train high school students how to become business leaders for the 21st century. 2 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Management & Technology Summer Institute]()
Penn M&TSIManagement & Technology Summer InstituteExplore the intersection of technological concepts and management principles. 3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Career Accelerator: Entrepreneurship for the Web 3.0 Metaverse]()
UC BerkeleyCareer Accelerator: Entrepreneurship for the Web 3.0 MetaverseIn this all-day pre-college Career Accelerator program, students will explore emerging entrepreneurial business models within the emerging web 3.0 ecosystem.9 DaysOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![Finance & Marketing Academy]()
UC Santa BarbaraFinance & Marketing AcademyLearn how to start a business and take charge of your own financial life.3 weeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Digital Business Academy]()
U Texas AustinDigital Business AcademyLearn the importance of digital business by combining Digital Business Models and Digital Marketing. 3 WeeksOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![Sports Management Academy]()
U Texas AustinSports Management AcademyDiscover key issues in the sports management industry. 3 WeeksOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![Pre-Baccalaureate Program]()
WhartonPre-Baccalaureate ProgramGet ahead on your college education.7 WeeksOnline1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Entrepreneurship]()
WhartonEssentials of Entrepreneurship*NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS* - This immersive experience teaches students to become young entrepreneurs.2 Weeks On Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Finance]()
WhartonEssentials of Finance*NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS* - Discover the fundamentals of finance at one of America's top business schools.2 Weeks On Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Leadership in the Business World]()
WhartonLeadership in the Business World*NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS* - Experience a top-notch business school while honing your leadership, and teamwork skills.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Moneyball Academy]()
WhartonMoneyball Academy *NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS* - Make discoveries in sports with a focus on becoming a data-driven decision maker.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Sports Business Academy]()
WhartonSports Business AcademyLearn about sports ownership, agents, marketing, media, and labor from leaders in the sports business world.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Future of the Business World]()
WhartonFuture of the Business World*App Now Open to Current Seniors* - Become the next global business leader through this dynamic learning experience.2 Weeks Online1 dates availableDates + Details![Moneyball Academy: Training Camp]()
WhartonMoneyball Academy: Training CampExplore the fundamental principles of sport statistics.1 WeekOnline1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Innovation – San Francisco]()
WhartonEssentials of Innovation – San Francisco*NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS* - Set on Wharton’s San Francisco campus, this program provides a whirlwind introduction to the world of new venture creation. 9 DaysOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Business & Entrepreneurship Academy]()
Georgetown Middle School EnrichmentBusiness & Entrepreneurship AcademyExplore all aspects of a real-life entrepreneurial venture.2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![Become an Entrepreneur: Business Start Up]()
Georgetown Middle School EnrichmentBecome an Entrepreneur: Business Start UpDiscover what it takes to get your idea off the ground and into the world.2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![Understanding Business, Marketing, & Investing]()
Georgetown Middle School EnrichmentUnderstanding Business, Marketing, & InvestingDiscover the American economy and markets in order to make smart investing and business decisions.2 WeeksOn Campus6 dates availableDates + Details![Introduction to Entrepreneurship]()
UCLA Middle School EnrichmentIntroduction to EntrepreneurshipLearn what it takes to pitch the next big business idea.3 WeeksOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![Introduction to Marketing & Advertising]()
UCLA Middle School EnrichmentIntroduction to Marketing & AdvertisingGet direct experience with creating advertising and marketing plans for real businesses.3 WeeksOn Campus2 dates availableDates + Details![Entrepreneurship Sport and Entertainment]()
UCLA 1 Week Middle School ProgramEntrepreneurship Sport and EntertainmentExplore the different career options and trends in the sport and entertainment industry.1 WeekOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Entrepreneurship and Technology]()
UCLA 1 Week Middle School ProgramEntrepreneurship and Technology1 WeekOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Introduction to Marketing and Brand Management]()
UCLA 1 Week Middle School ProgramIntroduction to Marketing and Brand Management1 WeekOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details
Available At These Campuses
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UCLALos Angeles, CaliforniaEngaging courses in medicine, business, law, coding, psychology, and many more!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![UCLA Anderson Business]()
UCLA Anderson BusinessLos Angeles, CaliforniaResidential courses in 2023 in entertainment, media, sports, digital marketing, and music.Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![UC Santa Barbara]()
UC Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CaliforniaCourses in marine science, medicine, marketing, surfing and more!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![U Texas Austin]()
U Texas AustinAustin, TexasIn-person courses in fashion, sports management, digital marketing, programming, and more for 2023.Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![University of Michigan]()
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MichiganSpecial courses in business, sports management, and cybersecurity in 2023.Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9 -12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![U Michigan & UCLA]()
U Michigan & UCLAAnn Arbor, Michigan and Los Angeles, CaliforniaOne amazing summer, two life changing experiences!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![Georgetown U]()
Georgetown UWashington, DCEngaging courses in law, robotics, medicine, debate, and more for 2023!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![Wharton]()
WhartonPhiladelphia, PA & San Francisco, CA | On-Campus and Online Programs for Summer 2022Ivy League programs in Analytics, Finance, and BusinessSummer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11 (ages 15-18)Apply Now![Johns Hopkins]()
Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MarylandIntensive programs in Engineering, or courses in Writing, Mathematics, and the Arts and SciencesSummer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![Cambridge U]()
Cambridge UCambridge, EnglandExciting courses in engineering, film, art, genetics, business, and more!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![Cambridge U & London]()
Cambridge U & LondonCambridge and London, EnglandHult program cancelled for 2022, but our Cambridge program is still available.$10,094For students completing grades 10, 11, 12 (ages 16-18)Apply Now![Yale-NUS Singapore]()
Yale-NUS SingaporeSingaporeNot running in summer 2022.Not offered in 2022.For students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (ages 14-18)Apply Now![UCLA Middle School Enrichment]()
UCLA Middle School EnrichmentLos Angeles, CaliforniaResidential and commuter programs for middle school students in 2022Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 6, 7, 8 (ages 12-14)Apply Now![Georgetown Middle School Enrichment]()
Georgetown Middle School EnrichmentWashington, DCHands-on courses in psychology, law, forensics, leadership, and more!Summer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 6, 7, 8 (ages 12-14)Apply Now![NYU]()
NYUNew York, New YorkSummer 2023 info coming soonFor students completing grades 9-12 (ages 14-18).Apply Now
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