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    Penn GSE Entrepreneurship Academy

    by Oxford Royale

    An immersive Oxford entrepreneurship programme combining business fundamentals, hands-on venture challenges, pitch coaching and leadership development.

    Last verified: 20 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Penn GSE Entrepreneurship Academy

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    Penn Entrepreneurship Academy at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    High school students

    Age range / Year group

    16-18

    Location / Region

    Oxford, UK

    Cost

    £7,995-£9,995

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurship

    Class size: 6:1 student-teacher ratio

    Accommodation: Residential and non-residential

    Meals: Included for residential students

    Certificate / Outcome: Catalyst at Penn GSE certificate

    Tutors / faculty: Penn GSE-affiliated experts

    Penn Entrepreneurship Academy summary

    This immersive programme introduces entrepreneurship and management through marketing, finance, operations, strategy and execution.

    Students tackle daily challenges, hands-on projects, workshops and group tasks before applying their learning in a Shark Tank-style venture simulation.

    It suits curious aspiring entrepreneurs who value practical learning, pitch coaching, leadership experience and exposure to Penn GSE-affiliated experts.

    What is Penn GSE Entrepreneurship Academy?

    The Penn GSE Entrepreneurship Academy is an immersive entrepreneurship and management programme created with the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and delivered by Oxford Royale. Its academic modules cover marketing, finance, operations, strategy and execution.

    Students learn through interactive sessions, daily challenges, workshops, masterclasses and team projects. Regular feedback and pitch coaching lead towards a Shark Tank-style venture simulation that asks participants to turn business ideas into a persuasive proposition.

    Why Succeed highlights Penn Entrepreneurship Academy

    • The programme combines business theory with practical challenges rather than relying on classroom instruction alone.

    • Penn GSE-affiliated experts and Catalyst practitioners bring relevant entrepreneurial and educational experience.

    • A 6:1 student-teacher ratio supports small-group learning and regular feedback.

    • The final venture simulation gives students a clear setting in which to apply their learning.

    • Residential students receive accommodation, meals and continuous pastoral support on an Oxford college campus.

    Who is Penn Entrepreneurship Academy for?

    Best for

    Students who want a structured introduction to entrepreneurship through projects, pitching, leadership practice and expert feedback.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost course, a fully academic lecture programme or a credential awarded by the University of Oxford.

    Is Penn Entrepreneurship Academy worth it?

    The programme can be worthwhile for students who will actively use the workshops, mentoring and venture simulation to test their interest in entrepreneurship. The practical format and small student-teacher ratio provide more scope for feedback than a large lecture course.

    The fee is substantial, so value depends on whether the student genuinely wants the academic, social and campus experience. The certificate records participation and engagement, but the strongest long-term benefit is likely to be the ideas, skills and reflective examples students carry into later work.

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

    Cost and what is included

    £7,995-£9,995; includes Academic teaching and daily challenges, Hands-on projects, workshops and masterclasses, Teaching materials and mentoring, College accommodation and meals for residential students, Daily social activities, tours and cultural visits, Guest lectures and graduation celebration.

    Accommodation

    Residential and non-residential

    Meals

    Included for residential students

    Provider details

    Review the Oxford Royale provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Oxford, UK.

    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 Penn Entrepreneurship Academy need?

    Effort level

    High and immersive.

    Best started

    Begin planning two to three months before a future session to allow for booking, payment, documents and travel.

    Main challenge

    Turning business concepts into a convincing team pitch.

    Typical preparation

    • Review the programme themes and learn basic business vocabulary.

    • List a few real problems that could support a venture idea.

    • Practise giving a short explanation of an idea and its value.

    • Arrange travel, insurance and required personal information well ahead of arrival.

    Useful if

    You arrive with a problem or venture idea you want to explore.

    What do students do on Penn Entrepreneurship Academy?

    Students move from business fundamentals to practical application through interactive teaching, collaborative projects, mentoring and a final venture simulation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore management fundamentals across marketing, finance, operations and strategy.

    2. 2

      Build and design business models through workshops and hands-on projects.

    3. 3

      Take leadership roles within team-based entrepreneurship tasks.

    4. 4

      Receive regular feedback and coaching on ideas and pitches.

    5. 5

      Apply the programme's learning in a Shark Tank-style venture simulation.

    6. 6

      Celebrate completion at the graduation ceremony.

    Penn Entrepreneurship Academy dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    2026 session

    5-18 July 2026

    The only published two-week Oxford session.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 16-18

    • High school students

    • Academic prerequisites may apply

    • English-language proficiency requirements may apply

    • Under-18s require parent or guardian contracting

    How much does Penn Entrepreneurship Academy cost?

    Residential programme

    £9,995 — Includes college accommodation and meals.

    Funding or discounts

    • Non-residential programme: £7,995 — Day-study option without residential accommodation.

    What's included

    Academic teaching and daily challenges, Hands-on projects, workshops and masterclasses, Teaching materials and mentoring, College accommodation and meals for residential students, Daily social activities, tours and cultural visits, Guest lectures and graduation celebration

    How to apply to Penn Entrepreneurship Academy

    1. 1

      Open the official online application form for the programme.

    2. 2

      Complete the requested questions and student details.

    3. 3

      Review the enrolment terms with a parent or guardian where required.

    4. 4

      Pay the stated non-refundable enrolment fee to secure registration.

    5. 5

      Provide medical, dietary, accommodation and educational information at least 60 days before the course.

    What does Penn Entrepreneurship Academy cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Business foundations

    Learn the language of business and core management disciplines.

    Marketing and communications

    Explore how effective marketing strategies connect ideas with audiences.

    Finance and resources

    Practise budgeting, resource management and informed business decisions.

    Leadership and culture

    Develop leadership confidence while examining organisational culture.

    Venture development

    Build business models and pitch ideas through team projects.

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

    What is a typical day on Penn Entrepreneurship Academy?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Academic programme

    Interactive lessons, daily challenges, projects, workshops and masterclasses develop business skills.

    Campus activities

    Social activities may include workshops, debates, museum visits, punting and sport.

    Programme finale

    Students complete a venture simulation and attend a graduation celebration.

    Who teaches on Penn Entrepreneurship Academy?

    Students learn from Penn GSE-affiliated experts, Catalyst practitioners, day-to-day teachers and mentors who provide feedback and pitch coaching. Named faculty include John Gamba, Director of Innovative Programs at Penn GSE and an experienced entrepreneur.

    The published student-teacher ratio is 6:1.

    Where do students stay on Penn Entrepreneurship Academy?

    Residential plan

    • College accommodation: Students live and study on an Oxford college campus.
    • Meals: College meals are included with the residential option.
    • Pastoral support: Secure campus access and 24/7 pastoral and staff support are provided.
    • Campus activities: Social activities, tours, cultural visits and graduation events complement study.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day option: A separately priced non-residential study option is available.

    Some bedrooms are shared, and specific room arrangements are not guaranteed.

    What happens after Penn Entrepreneurship Academy?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Use the venture pitch as evidence of practical entrepreneurship experience.

    Build on marketing, finance, operations and strategy foundations.

    Apply leadership and teamwork examples to later projects and applications.

    Explore further study in entrepreneurship, business, finance or management.

    Receive a Catalyst at Penn GSE Certificate of Completion.

    The certificate recognises participation and academic engagement rather than university credit.

    Where does Penn Entrepreneurship Academy take place?

    The programme takes place in Oxford, with teaching and residential life based at an Oxford college campus. The wider experience includes guided city tours, college visits, museums, punting and an optional London excursion.

    Oxford Royale contracts with host institutions for facilities but is not part of the University of Oxford.

    Penn Entrepreneurship Academy FAQs

    Students study entrepreneurship and management fundamentals, including marketing, finance, operations, strategy and execution. Practical challenges connect these disciplines to venture development.

    Teaching combines interactive lessons, daily challenges, workshops, masterclasses, hands-on projects and group tasks. Students also receive regular feedback and pitch coaching.

    Students learn from Penn GSE-affiliated experts, Catalyst practitioners, day-to-day teachers and mentors. The published student-teacher ratio is 6:1.

    Students apply their learning in a Shark Tank-style venture simulation, developing and pitching an entrepreneurial idea.

    Yes. The residential option includes college accommodation and meals, secure campus access and 24/7 pastoral support. A non-residential option is also priced.

    Successful participants receive a Catalyst at Penn GSE Certificate of Completion recognising academic engagement and commitment.

    The wider programme includes social activities, tours, cultural visits, guest lectures and graduation events. Published examples include punting, debates, museums, sport and an optional London excursion.

    No. Oxford Royale contracts with Oxford institutions for facilities and tutors but does not operate under the University of Oxford or its colleges.

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    Sources and verification

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    • Oxford Royale | Apply Now
    • Rules Regulations Summer 12-18 2026.1
    • OR 12 18 Terms 2026 v1.1.2.docx
    • Watch Our Webinars | Oxford Royale
    • Frequently Asked Questions | Oxford Royale
    • Penn Entrepreneurship Academy in Oxford [Ages 16-18]

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