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    Business & Entrepreneurship High School Course

    by Summer Springboard

    A hands-on business course where students develop a startup idea, build marketing and financial plans, and pitch their venture to an expert panel.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Business & Entrepreneurship High School Course

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

    Current status

    Recently closed

    Eligibility

    High school; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Multiple US campuses

    Cost

    $2,498-$6,798

    Duration

    1 or 2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurship

    Language: English

    Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026

    Residential availability: Residential or commuter

    Sessions / cadence: 5 x 4 hours or 9 x 3 hours

    Main output: Team pitch deck and venture pitch

    Faculty: Educators and business professionals

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course summary

    Students form teams, develop an original startup concept, and turn it into a business plan with marketing strategy and financial projections.

    The experience combines classroom theory with practical venture-building, guest speakers or company visits, and a final investor-style pitch.

    It suits students who want to test entrepreneurship through collaborative work rather than study one business function in depth.

    What is Business & Entrepreneurship High School Course?

    Summer Springboard’s Business & Entrepreneurship High School Course is an experiential introduction to creating and growing a venture. Students study how operations, marketing, sales, finance, and strategy connect while working in startup teams.

    Each team develops an original idea, prepares marketing plans and financial projections, and builds a pitch deck. Guest speakers, business visits, and a final presentation to expert judges connect the academic concepts with professional practice.

    Why Succeed highlights Business and Entrepreneurship Course

    • The course is built around one substantial team venture rather than disconnected business exercises.

    • Students work across marketing, finance, sales, operations, and strategy, giving them a broad view of how a company functions.

    • The final pitch creates a clear output and brings professional feedback into the learning process.

    • Campus-specific business visits and founder sessions connect classroom decisions with real organizations.

    • Residential and commuter routes give families more than one participation model.

    Who is Business and Entrepreneurship Course for?

    Best for

    Students who want to test entrepreneurship by building a venture with teammates and presenting their decisions to experienced professionals.

    Not ideal if

    You want advanced study in one narrow field, independent work, or a course without group presentations.

    Is Business and Entrepreneurship Course worth it?

    The course can be worthwhile for a student who wants practical exposure to the full venture-building process. Producing a business plan and pitch gives the experience a stronger academic narrative than passive career observation alone.

    The main limitation is breadth: the provider explicitly positions the course as a broad overview rather than deep immersion in one business area. Its value also depends on the student contributing actively to the team and reflecting on the decisions behind the final pitch.

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

    Cost and what is included

    $2,498-$6,798; includes Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., The one-week Yale course includes course-specific afternoon excursions, guest speakers, or activities..

    Accommodation

    Residential or commuter

    Provider details

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

    Dates and logistics

    1 or 2 weeks; Multiple US campuses.

    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 four to six weeks before the next application deadline so you can compare campuses, prepare short essays, discuss residential needs, and collect any required documents.

    Main challenge

    Turning a broad idea into a coherent, financially credible team pitch.

    Typical preparation

    • List two or three possible customer problems you would enjoy exploring.

    • Practice explaining one business idea in under two minutes.

    • Review basic revenue, cost, profit, and marketing concepts.

    • Discuss team roles and how you handle disagreement before the course.

    Useful if

    You can collaborate, speak in front of others, and revise ideas after feedback.

    What do students do on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Students move through an applied startup process, using business concepts when each decision becomes relevant to their team venture.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Form a team and generate an original business idea.

    2. 2

      Use the Business Model Canvas to structure the venture.

    3. 3

      Assign responsibilities across business functions.

    4. 4

      Develop the product concept, operations, and customer strategy.

    5. 5

      Create sales and marketing plans.

    6. 6

      Prepare financial projections and analyze business performance.

    7. 7

      Build an investor-ready pitch deck.

    8. 8

      Present the venture to an expert panel and receive feedback.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course dates and deadlines

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

    Application deadline

    17 May 2026

    Final general admission deadline for Summer 2026.

    Reference date

    Yale Session 1

    14-20 June 2026

    One-week course.

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    Yale Session 4

    5-11 July 2026

    One-week course.

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    Georgetown Session 1

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Barnard Session 1

    5-17 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Barnard Session 2

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 1

    14-26 June 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 3

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 5

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 1

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 2

    5-17 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 3

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 1

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 2

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 3

    26 July-7 August 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Duke Session 1

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Duke Session 2

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Michigan Session 1

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    MIT Session 1

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    MIT Session 2

    5-17 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    MIT Session 3

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course; source repeats the Session 2 label.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students entering Grade 9 or above

    • Completed eighth grade by the program start

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent

    • English proficiency for international students

    • Meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria

    • Able to participate safely in campus activities

    How much does Business and Entrepreneurship Course cost?

    Program tuition

    $2,498-$6,798 — Published first-week and two-week options.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $99+ — Mandatory and nonrefundable.
    • Program deposit: $600 — Placed with the application to hold space.
    • Alumni scholarship: $500 — Published for the 2026 enrollment cycle.
    • Early decision discount: $300 — Published for the 2026 enrollment cycle.

    What's included

    Residential tuition includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes the academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming., The one-week Yale course includes course-specific afternoon excursions, guest speakers, or activities.

    How to apply to Business and Entrepreneurship Course

    1. 1

      Open the Summer Springboard application portal and enter basic contact information.

    2. 2

      Confirm the verification email and sign in to the applicant dashboard.

    3. 3

      Complete the account details and select Create New Application.

    4. 4

      Choose the campus, session, Business & Entrepreneurship course, and tuition type.

    5. 5

      Enter the student information with the student present.

    6. 6

      Complete the short-answer questions and required agreements.

    7. 7

      Pay the $600 deposit and application fee, then submit the application.

    8. 8

      Complete any additional forms requested after acceptance.

    What does Business and Entrepreneurship Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Venture design

    Use the Business Model Canvas to shape an original startup idea.

    Marketing and sales

    Build customer, sales, and marketing plans for the team venture.

    Finance and performance

    Create projections and read financial statements to assess performance.

    Operations and growth

    Examine how operations and strategy support scalable business growth.

    Investor pitching

    Turn the plan into a pitch deck and present it to experts.

    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.

    Week one classes

    Two-week courses meet Monday-Friday from 9am to noon.

    Week two classes

    Two-week courses meet Monday-Thursday from 9am to noon.

    Academic enrichment

    Additional academic time may include excursions or speakers.

    Yale classes

    The one-week course meets Monday-Friday, followed by academic activities.

    Who teaches on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Courses are taught by faculty recruited from colleges, universities, and professional settings for their subject expertise and ability to engage students. Campus pages identify experienced entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, investors, and business educators among the instructors.

    The named instructor varies by campus and session.

    Where do students stay on Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    Residential plan

    • Campus lodging: Residential tuition includes university-campus lodging.
    • Full meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
    • Activities and excursions: Evening activities, site visits, and weekend excursions are included.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Commuters attend weekday programming and receive lunch without lodging.

    Optional airport pickup and drop-off are available for an additional fee; accommodation details vary by campus.

    What happens after Business and Entrepreneurship Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the completed pitch deck as evidence of applied business learning.

    Reflect on team decisions in future applications or interviews.

    Explore academic routes in marketing, finance, economics, or entrepreneurship.

    Develop the venture concept further through a school enterprise project.

    Use expert feedback to strengthen future presentations and business ideas.

    The course does not state that it awards academic credit or a certificate.

    Where does Business and Entrepreneurship Course take place?

    The course runs at university-campus locations in New York City, Berkeley, Washington, DC, Durham, Los Angeles, San Diego, Ann Arbor, New Haven, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Campus-specific excursions connect students with local businesses, founders, innovation centers, and professional networks.

    Summer Springboard states that most programs are operated independently of the host universities.

    Business and Entrepreneurship Course FAQs

    Students study venture design, operations, marketing, sales, finance, strategy, and business growth. The concepts are applied to a team startup project.

    Teams produce a pitch deck for an original venture and present it to a panel of expert judges. Their supporting work includes marketing plans and financial projections.

    Students can choose residential or commuter tuition at the evidenced campuses. Residential tuition includes lodging and meals, while commuters attend weekday programming and receive lunch.

    The two-week structure includes nine three-hour sessions. The one-week Yale structure includes five four-hour sessions, with course-specific activities in the afternoons.

    Instructors come from university and professional backgrounds and include entrepreneurs, consultants, executives, investors, and business educators. The instructor varies by campus and session.

    Yes. The program includes guest speakers and business-focused excursions, with campus pages describing visits to startups, accelerators, companies, and innovation centers.

    Students would benefit from reviewing basic revenue, cost, profit, marketing, and presentation concepts. Arriving with possible customer problems to explore can also help the team ideation process.

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