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    Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Course

    by Atlas Summer Courses

    A residential summer course combining business strategy, entrepreneurship, case studies, independent work and small-group teaching.

    Last verified: 30 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Course

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    Business and Entrepreneurship Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Subject interest; good English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 13-24

    Location / Region

    Oxford; Cambridge

    Cost

    From £5,495

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    27 June-10 July 2027

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    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurship

    Language: English

    Class size: Up to 10 students

    Accommodation: Residential or non-residential

    Meals: Full board or half board

    Outcome: Certificate and tutor feedback

    Accreditation: BAC-accredited provider

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course summary

    Students investigate how businesses operate and how entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable opportunities, using discussion, case studies and practical business challenges.

    Teaching is age-specific. Younger students use seminars, activities and private study, while older tracks add tutorial feedback on independent assignments.

    It suits curious students who want to test business or entrepreneurship before making longer-term academic or career choices.

    What is Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Course?

    The Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Course is an Atlas Summer Courses program exploring how organizations make decisions, compete and create value. It also examines how entrepreneurs recognize opportunities and develop ideas into viable ventures.

    Students learn through small-group teaching, case studies, discussion and independent work. Content may include strategy, marketing, leadership, innovation, decision-making, business models and pitching, with tutors adapting the syllabus to the age group and students' interests.

    Why Succeed highlights Business and Entrepreneurship Course

    • Small seminar groups create regular opportunities to question, discuss and defend ideas.

    • The course combines academic business concepts with case studies, pitches, proposals and market-analysis tasks.

    • Older students receive focused tutorial feedback on two independent assignments.

    • Residential and non-residential packages let families choose different levels of accommodation and support.

    • Students finish with a certificate, tutor feedback and a personalized recommendation.

    Who is Business and Entrepreneurship Course for?

    Best for

    Students curious about business, startups, strategy or innovation who enjoy discussion, case studies and independent thinking.

    Not ideal if

    You need a fixed, identical syllabus or a credit-bearing qualification with guaranteed topic coverage.

    Is Business and Entrepreneurship Course worth it?

    This course is worth considering for students who want intensive exposure to business and entrepreneurship in a small-group environment. The combination of case studies, independent work and tutor feedback can help students test their interest while building analytical and communication skills.

    The main limitation is the high cost, particularly for residential packages, and the course is generally not credit-bearing. Because tutors shape their own syllabi, families should value adaptable teaching rather than expect a fixed list of guaranteed topics.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From £5,495; includes Small-group academic teaching, Age-specific seminars, tutorials and independent study, Completion certificate, Tutor feedback and recommendation, Accommodation with residential packages, Meals according to age group and package, Social activities and excursions where included, Heathrow transfer and insurance on eligible packages.

    Accommodation

    Residential or non-residential

    Meals

    Full board or half board

    Provider details

    Review the Atlas Summer Courses provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Oxford; Cambridge.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Business and Entrepreneurship Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin planning four to eight weeks before your preferred session, allowing longer for travel or visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Converting broad business ideas into well-reasoned analysis or proposals.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose the city, age track, dates and package that fit your plans.

    • Draft the short personal statement around your subject interests and goals.

    • Read the Welcome Pack and complete all onboarding tasks after accepting an offer.

    • If traveling internationally, check visa or ETA requirements early.

    Useful if

    You enjoy discussion, case studies, independent research and presenting ideas.

    What do students do on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Students examine business and entrepreneurial questions through seminars, case studies, collaborative challenges and independent study, with the exact balance varying by age track.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore how businesses compete, make decisions and create value.

    2. 2

      Analyze customers, markets, strategies and real business cases.

    3. 3

      Develop or critique entrepreneurial ideas and business propositions.

    4. 4

      Complete reading, research or other independent work between classes.

    5. 5

      Present, debate or defend ideas during seminars and group activities.

    6. 6

      On older tracks, discuss assessed assignments in individual or paired tutorials.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course dates and deadlines

    Oxford session 1

    27 June-10 July 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 2

    4-17 July 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 3

    11-24 July 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 4

    18-31 July 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 5

    25 July-7 August 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 6

    1-14 August 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 7

    8-21 August 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Oxford session 8

    15-28 August 2027

    Two-week session

    Upcoming

    Cambridge 13-15

    27 June-10 July 2027

    First published session; later starts run weekly through 18 July

    Upcoming

    Cambridge 16-17

    27 June-10 July 2027

    First published session; later starts run weekly through 1 August

    Upcoming

    Advanced Cambridge

    4-17 July 2027

    Ages 18-24 with academic prerequisite

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Choose the track matching your age group.

    • Have a genuine interest in business and entrepreneurship.

    • Have good written and spoken English.

    • No previous business experience is normally required.

    • Advanced Cambridge requires two undergraduate years in a related subject.

    • Applicants aged 9-17 provide parent or guardian details.

    How much does Business and Entrepreneurship Course cost?

    Non-residential

    £5,495 — Teaching without accommodation

    Funding or discounts

    • Plus: £6,995 — Residential shared-bathroom option
    • Superior: £7,995 — Private room and bathroom
    • Premier: £9,995 — Enhanced residential package
    • Payment plans: Available — Balance can be split into customized installments
    • Scholarships: None currently

    What's included

    Small-group academic teaching, Age-specific seminars, tutorials and independent study, Completion certificate, Tutor feedback and recommendation, Accommodation with residential packages, Meals according to age group and package, Social activities and excursions where included, Heathrow transfer and insurance on eligible packages

    How to apply to Business and Entrepreneurship Course

    1. 1

      Open the online application and choose the subject, location and age-appropriate track.

    2. 2

      Select preferred course dates and a package or accommodation option.

    3. 3

      Provide student contact details, country of residence and a short personal statement.

    4. 4

      Add current school, college or university information.

    5. 5

      Provide parent or guardian details if the applicant is under 18.

    6. 6

      Review the selections, personal information and fees, then submit the application.

    7. 7

      Wait for the admissions review and follow the offer instructions if accepted.

    8. 8

      Confirm the place, pay the required amount and complete enrollment tasks.

    What does Business and Entrepreneurship Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Business strategy

    Examine how organizations compete, make decisions and respond to change.

    Entrepreneurial opportunities

    Explore how ideas are identified, evaluated and developed into ventures.

    Marketing and customers

    Consider target audiences, customer needs, promotions and market demand.

    Business models and pitching

    Develop, communicate and critique propositions, models or business ideas.

    Leadership and innovation

    Use discussion and collaborative challenges to strengthen strategic thinking.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    Classes and seminars

    Interactive small-group teaching covers business concepts, cases and discussion.

    Independent study

    Students complete reading, research, case analysis or assignment preparation.

    Activities and excursions

    The wider program includes supervised social activities, workshops and cultural visits.

    Tutorials

    Students discuss independent work and receive detailed academic feedback.

    Who teaches on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Experienced educators and subject specialists teach the courses, with many older-track tutors working in academia, research, higher education or industry. Tutors design their own syllabi around their expertise and the interests and abilities of their group.

    Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer; profiles shown in advance may be previous tutors rather than the assigned teacher.

    Where do students stay on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Residential plan

    • College accommodation: Single or twin rooms are offered, with bathroom arrangements depending on tier.
    • Meal plan: Ages 13-15 receive full board; ages 16-24 receive breakfast and dinner.
    • Pastoral support: On-course staff provide welfare, supervision and day-to-day support.
    • Social program: Supervised activities and cultural excursions complement academic study.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day option: Students attend teaching without on-site accommodation.
    • Day-student meals: Included meals vary by age group and published package terms.

    Room type, bathroom arrangement, meals, transfers and insurance vary by package. Parents and family members cannot stay in student accommodation.

    What happens after Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the experience to test interest in business, management or entrepreneurship.

    Build analytical, decision-making and communication skills for future study.

    Receive a signed certificate documenting participation and course dates.

    Use tutor feedback and a personalized recommendation to reflect on progress.

    Join the alumni network for future-course guidance, events and discounts.

    Most Atlas Summer Courses are not credit-bearing, and any academic recognition depends on the student's home institution.

    Where does Business and Entrepreneurship Course take place?

    The course runs in Oxford and Cambridge using college facilities hired by Atlas Summer Courses for the summer. Both settings combine academic study with organized social and cultural activities in historic university cities.

    Atlas Summer Courses is an independent provider and has no formal connection with the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course FAQs

    No. The courses normally have no formal subject-entry requirement, but students should be genuinely interested in business and have a good working understanding of written and spoken English.

    Possible topics include entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, leadership, innovation, decision-making, business models and pitching. Tutors adapt their syllabus, so the precise mix varies.

    Ages 13-15 use interactive seminars and private study. Ages 16-17 and 18-24 also complete independent assignments and discuss them in individual or paired tutorials.

    The named age-specific course pages state that classes have up to 10 students. Some younger-course listings describe an average class size of eight.

    Students can choose non-residential or residential packages. Residential room choices include single or twin rooms, while shared or private bathrooms depend on the selected tier.

    Residential students aged 13-15 receive full board. Students aged 16-24 generally receive breakfast and dinner and arrange their own lunch; package-specific inclusions can vary.

    Students receive a signed completion certificate and written tutor feedback. Age-specific pages also state that students receive a personalized tutor recommendation.

    No. Atlas Summer Courses is an independent provider that hires college facilities for the summer and has no formal connection with either university.

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