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    Faculty of Business

    by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)

    The Faculty of Business introduces the fundamentals of enterprise across two weeks, covering entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and management.

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Faculty of Business
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    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 14–17

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14–17

    Location / Region

    Cambridge

    Cost

    From £4,895 (Residential Price (2 weeks))

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    FinanceBusiness & EconomicsEntrepreneurship

    Accommodation: Modern facilities block

    Meals: 3 meals per day

    Certificate: Maximum class size: 15 20 hours of academic content per week Fieldwork sessions linking classroom learning to real-world settings Dedicated academic coaching (including UK university application support) Time to Shine project showcase/presentations Certificate of Achievement & (on request) Letter of Reference

    Outcomes: ["Gain a solid grounding in business fundamentals", "Apply analytical and strategic skills", "Develop entrepreneurial confidence", "Strengthen collaboration and leadership"]

    TL;DR

    The Faculty of Business introduces the fundamentals of enterprise across two weeks, covering entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and management. Students develop practical understanding of how businesses plan and grow through market analysis, financial forecasting and business planning, with hands-on learning via simulations, workshops and case studies, plus collaborative group projects and mentoring.

    What is Faculty of Business?

    The Faculty of Business introduces the fundamentals of enterprise across two weeks, covering entrepreneurship, finance, marketing and management. Students develop practical understanding of how businesses plan and grow through market analysis, financial forecasting and business planning, with hands-on learning via simulations, workshops and case studies, plus collaborative group projects and mentoring.

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    Cost and what is included

    From £4,895 (Residential Price (2 weeks)); includes Residential Price (2 weeks): 4895.

    Accommodation

    modern facilities block

    Meals

    3 meals per day

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Cambridge.

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    What you actually do

    Interactive seminars and hands-on practical workshops (20 hours per week), strategic simulations and case studies, fieldwork in the city linked to the subject, group projects, and a “Time to Shine” presentation showcase where teams present their work.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Maximum class size: 15

    2. 2

      20 hours of academic content per week

    3. 3

      Fieldwork sessions linking classroom learning to real-world settings

    4. 4

      Dedicated academic coaching (including UK university application support)

    5. 5

      Time to Shine project showcase/presentations

    6. 6

      Certificate of Achievement & (on request) Letter of Reference

    Key dates and deadlines

    Programme Start

    29 Jun 2026

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    29 Jun 2026

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    Programme End

    13 Jul 2026

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    13 Jul 2026

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    13 Jul 2026

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    Programme End

    27 Jul 2026

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    Programme End

    27 Jul 2026

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    27 Jul 2026

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    Programme End

    10 Aug 2026

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    Programme End

    10 Aug 2026

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 14–17

    • English level B1+ (Intermediate and above)

    • No previous experience required

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £4,895 (Residential Price (2 weeks))

    What's included

    Residential Price (2 weeks): 4895

    How to apply

    1. 1

      Make a booking directly online.

    Curriculum / what you'll study

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Modules

    The Challenge Lab

    Consultancy Framework

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

    Daily schedule overview

    A typical day during the programme.

    Time to Shine Project: Week One

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    Time to Shine Project: Week Two

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