In Summer Discovery Business courses and academies, students explore fundamental topics such as marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, advertising, and management. Through hands-on workshops, case studies, and expert-led instruction, students build essential skills in problem-solving, analysis, and teamwork—preparing them for future business leadership.
Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to explore how business drives your favorite interests with UCLA Anderson School of Management! Through our 2 and 3-week academies, you can learn about the key concepts around digital brand strategy, campaign execution, and measurement, or learn about how decades of technological and business innovation have transformed the entertainment industry. Summer Discovery business courses with UCLA Anderson will put you in the seat to facetime with renowned business and management professionals and explore this dynamic industry.
Dartmouth Summer Scholars
Learn from renowned business scholars and professionals this summer at Dartmouth College with immersive, hands-on courses that will expose you to key areas of business. In the Business Foundations academy, you'll apply concepts from key areas such as economics, finance, marketing, strategy, and accounting to build a real-life company valuation project. Gain real-world exposure to a career in finance investment in the Hedge Funds and Private Equity academy. Through case studies, interactive group exercises, and guest speakers, you'll learn how allocators like endowments and pensions decide where to put capital, how asset managers develop and employ their investment strategies, and much more.
Georgetown University
At Georgetown University, you will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of business through 2-week enrichment courses. Begin to hone the skills, understanding, and determination required to succeed in any business field in the unique landscape of Washington DC, where business, government, public sector, and international entities interact to shape the future of business.
University of Michigan
Whether you are interested in advertising and communications or aspire to start your own business, University of Michigan has a course for you! From personal finance and investment, to pitching a business venture with certified instructors from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, you’ll whet your appetite in all things business.
UC Berkeley
At UC Berkeley, you have the opportunity to get real-world experience solving business and technology challenges and interface with world-renowned corporations and organizations! Network with successful entrepreneurs from the heart of Silicon Valley with the Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Academy to explore how engineering and business innovations intersect to create sustainable global solutions. In the Business and Entrepreneurship Academy with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, you'll develop an original business pitch to launch your very own entrepreneurial endeavor.
University of Texas, Austin
University of Texas business courses include academies and enrichment courses to explore many different types of career paths in business. We offer different track options, including 2 and 3-week all-day academies as well as 3-week enrichment courses across a variety of fields including digital business, product merchandising in the fashion world, corporate success, and corporate sustainability!
Vanderbilt University
Summer at Vanderbilt University allows students to experience world-class academics and vibrant campus life in the heart of Nashville. In the Business Leadership Academy you'll explore what it means to lead in today’s fast-paced, global business environment. Covering topics such as leadership styles, team dynamics, ethical decision-making, entrepreneurship, communication strategies, and strategic thinking, this course will provide you with the tools and confidence to lead with purpose and impact. Discover new passions, make lasting connections, and prepare for your future at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
Cornell University
Explore the profound impact of advertising on our culture and its influence on public opinion and consumer behavior. In Introduction to Marketing and Advertising, you'll uncover the successful marketing tactics that enable advertising to resonate and engage a wider audience. Have a business idea that you think is the next groundbreaking innovation? Learn the key steps to build your business from concept to reality with Business and Entrepreneurship. On the final day, you'll pitch your idea to a panel of judges and compete with your peers to discover if you have a winning idea!
UBC Sauder School of Business
With the UBC Sauder Business Academy, you'll learn directly from world-renowned faculty who bring cutting-edge research and real-world industry expertise into the classroom. In the morning, you'll participate in an all-group lecture on Business Fundamentals: Leadership for the Future. In the afternoon, choose an elective course that piques your interest in topics such as Finance & Investing, Data Analytics, Marketing & Branding, or Entrepreneurship. With UBC Sauder Business Academy, you'll participate in interactive lessons, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities to build real-world skills and inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
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Summer Discovery offers a wide selection of course subjects for various age groups at top-tier universities.