Business and Entrepreneurship Work Experience
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    Business and Entrepreneurship Work Experience

    by Study Mind

    A hands-on London career camp covering business planning, branding, marketing, finance, negotiation and pitching through workshops and industry visits.

    Last verified: 20 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Genuine interest; no experience required

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £1,799; £2,999; £3,999

    Duration

    1-3 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next session

    28 June-2 July 2027

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    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurshipFinance
    Class size: Up to 12 students
    Accommodation: Residential and non-residential
    Meals: Full meals with residential package
    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Completion
    Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
    Tutors / faculty: Entrepreneurs and industry experts

    Business and Entrepreneurship Work summary

    This practical career camp introduces how businesses are created, positioned, financed and operated. Students learn through interactive workshops, case studies and professional visits rather than classroom theory alone.

    Activities include developing business models, exploring branding and marketing, practising negotiation, analyzing decisions and preparing a final pitch.

    It suits students testing a business or entrepreneurship pathway and those who want concrete experiences to reflect on in future academic or career applications.

    What is Business and Entrepreneurship Work Experience?

    The Business and Entrepreneurship Work Experience is Study Mind's practical career camp focused on operations, marketing, branding, finance and venture pitching. Students work through interactive workshops and business case studies while learning how an idea can develop into a functioning enterprise.

    The experience combines classroom-based activities with professional exposure, including business visits, a live trading-floor experience and networking with industry professionals. Students finish by presenting a business pitch and can extend their experience with another career week, career and life skills training or an industry placement option.

    Why Succeed highlights Business and Entrepreneurship Work

    • The program connects business theory to practical tasks such as product development, branding, financial strategy and pitching.

    • A live trading-floor experience introduces real-time markets, risk management and technical analysis.

    • Small-group workshops create more opportunity for discussion, collaboration and feedback.

    • The final pitch gives students a concrete output that demonstrates applied entrepreneurial thinking.

    • Residential and non-residential formats make the program workable for both London commuters and students traveling from elsewhere.

    Who is Business and Entrepreneurship Work for?

    Best for

    Students who want to test business or entrepreneurship through structured workshops, professional visits, teamwork and pitching.

    Not ideal if

    You want an unstructured office placement, a fully online experience or a program focused mainly on academic economics theory.

    Is Business and Entrepreneurship Work worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for students who learn best by doing. The mix of business-model work, marketing, negotiation, finance, visits and a final pitch creates several experiences that can support thoughtful career exploration and later application reflection.

    The main limitation is value for money: this is a paid enrichment program rather than employment or a guaranteed career outcome. Families should compare the fee, residential costs and exact intake content with less expensive local work experience before booking.

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    Cost and what is included

    £1,799; £2,999; £3,999; includes Hands-on practical workshops, Teaching by academic and industry experts, Business visits and excursions, Program materials, equipment and resources, UCAS application advice, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, Graduation ceremony and certificate, Reference letter.

    Accommodation

    Residential and non-residential

    Meals

    Full meals with residential package

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1-3 weeks; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Business and Entrepreneurship Work need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin planning six to eight weeks before your preferred intake, allowing longer for travel, accommodation or visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Turning a business idea into a clear, persuasive final pitch.

    Typical preparation

    • Read about a current business or startup and identify its customer, value proposition and revenue model.

    • Practise introducing a business idea in one minute.

    • Review basic marketing, finance and business-model vocabulary.

    • Prepare questions for mentors, entrepreneurs and industry professionals.

    Useful if

    You enjoy teamwork, discussion, problem-solving and presenting ideas.

    What do students do on Business and Entrepreneurship Work?

    Students move from identifying an opportunity to shaping and presenting a business concept, supported by workshops, case studies, professional visits and mentor guidance.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore entrepreneurial mindsets and identify possible business opportunities.

    2. 2

      Build a venture concept using a business model canvas.

    3. 3

      Develop branding, marketing, sales and negotiation approaches.

    4. 4

      Examine finance, operations and business problem-solving.

    5. 5

      Visit business or trading environments and reflect on professional decisions.

    6. 6

      Prepare and deliver a final business pitch.

    7. 7

      Complete career and university-planning activities.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Work dates and deadlines

    Intake 1 — 1 week

    28 June-2 July 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 1 — 3 weeks

    28 June-16 July 2027

    Three-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 1 — 2 weeks

    28 June-9 July 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 2 — 3 weeks

    5-23 July 2027

    Three-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 2 — 1 week

    5-9 July 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 2 — 2 weeks

    5-16 July 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 3 — 2 weeks

    12-23 July 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 3 — 1 week

    12-16 July 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 3 — 3 weeks

    12-30 July 2027

    Three-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 4 — 2 weeks

    19-30 July 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 4 — 3 weeks

    19 July-6 August 2027

    Three-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 4 — 1 week

    19-23 July 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 5 — 3 weeks

    26 July-13 August 2027

    Three-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 5 — 2 weeks

    26 July-6 August 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 5 — 1 week

    26-30 July 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 6 — 1 week

    2-6 August 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 6 — 2 weeks

    2-13 August 2027

    Two-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Intake 7 — 1 week

    9-13 August 2027

    One-week program option.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 15-18

    • Years 10-13

    • UK and international students

    • Genuine interest in business or entrepreneurship

    • No previous experience required

    • Parent or carer consent required

    • English equivalent to CEFR B1 recommended

    How much does Business and Entrepreneurship Work cost?

    Program fee

    From £1,799 — Non-residential; varies by duration.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential package: From £2,999 — Includes housing and residential services.
    • Bursaries: Up to 100% — Need-based; accommodation not covered.
    • Deposit: £500 — Non-refundable booking deposit.

    What's included

    Hands-on practical workshops, Teaching by academic and industry experts, Business visits and excursions, Program materials, equipment and resources, UCAS application advice, On-site safeguarding and pastoral care, Graduation ceremony and certificate, Reference letter

    How to apply to Business and Entrepreneurship Work

    1. 1

      Choose a one-, two- or three-week Summer Career Camp option.

    2. 2

      Select your preferred dates and confirm Business and Entrepreneurship as the subject.

    3. 3

      Add residential accommodation or optional services if needed.

    4. 4

      Enter the student's details and parent or guardian information.

    5. 5

      Review the booking summary and complete full or deposit payment.

    6. 6

      Contact the Summer Camps team if the business option is not shown for your preferred intake.

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    What does Business and Entrepreneurship Work cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Entrepreneurial ideas

    Identify opportunities and shape an idea into a viable venture concept.

    Business models

    Use a business model canvas to connect customers, value and operations.

    Branding and marketing

    Explore positioning, campaign development and product-brand decisions.

    Finance and operations

    Examine financial strategy, risk, markets and operational problem-solving.

    Sales and pitching

    Practise negotiation, persuasion and presenting a final business proposal.

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

    What is a typical day on Business and Entrepreneurship Work?

    A typical day during the program.

    Monday

    Entrepreneurial mindset, business ideas and a business model canvas workshop.

    Tuesday

    Branding, marketing, sales and negotiation activities.

    Wednesday

    Business growth hub visit, reflection and a case-study challenge.

    Thursday Friday

    Finance, operations, careers guidance, final pitch and graduation.

    Who teaches on Business and Entrepreneurship Work?

    Students learn from entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts and mentors who provide practical guidance, career advice and feedback. The wider camp information also describes teaching by academic experts and support from designated mentors.

    Published class-size information ranges from a maximum of 10 to no more than 12 students.

    Where do students stay on Business and Entrepreneurship Work?

    Residential plan

    • UCL accommodation: Students stay at Ramsay Hall in Central London.
    • Room setup: Single rooms, shared facilities and separate floors by gender.
    • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and water are included.
    • Supervision: 24/7 security, safeguarding and pastoral support are provided.
    • Activities: Evening socials and eligible weekend sightseeing are included.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Students attend daytime teaching and receive lunch.

    Residential rooms are single occupancy with shared bathrooms; an ensuite upgrade may be offered for an additional fee.

    What happens after Business and Entrepreneurship Work?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the final pitch as evidence of applied business thinking.

    Reflect on professional visits in university or career applications.

    Add the completion certificate to a CV or application.

    Use mentor conversations to compare business career pathways.

    Continue with an industry placement or career and life skills week.

    The program does not guarantee a university, employment or career outcome.

    Where does Business and Entrepreneurship Work take place?

    The program takes place in Central London and incorporates visits to professional business environments. Residential students stay at UCL's Ramsay Hall near Oxford Street, with supervised travel between accommodation and program venues.

    Exact teaching venues and site visits may change.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Work FAQs

    The curriculum covers entrepreneurial thinking, business models, branding, marketing, sales, negotiation, finance, operations and pitching.

    No. It is a structured career camp combining workshops, case studies, simulations, professional visits and mentorship.

    No previous experience is required, but students should have a genuine interest in business or entrepreneurship.

    The example timetable culminates in a final business pitch. Students also complete business-model, branding, negotiation and case-study activities.

    The provider describes entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts, academic experts and designated mentors contributing to the experience.

    Yes. Both residential and non-residential options are available, and day students are told that lunch is provided.

    A Certificate of Completion requires attendance at least 90% of scheduled program hours. Lower attendance may result in a participation certificate at the provider's discretion.

    Families can disclose specific accommodations in advance so the team can plan suitable support. Medical conditions, allergies and additional needs should be shared when booking.

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    • Business and Entrepreneurship Summer Career Camp: Work Experience for Ages 15–18

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