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    Business & Leadership High School Course

    by Summer Springboard

    An immersive business course combining Foster faculty teaching, company visits, college-readiness workshops, and a team case challenge.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
    Business & Leadership High School Course

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

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    Rising Grades 10-12; 2026 graduates

    Age range / Year group

    About 14-18

    Location / Region

    Seattle, Washington

    Cost

    $4,498 commuter; $7,498 residential

    Duration

    Two weeks

    Format

    In-person; residential or commuter

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & EconomicsFinancePublic Speaking

    Meals: All meals residential; lunch commuter

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and participation letter

    Sessions / cadence: 9 x 3-hour classes over two weeks

    Main output: Team case presentation

    Tutors / faculty: UW Foster faculty

    Business Leadership Course summary

    This is an applied introduction to business and leadership taught by UW Foster faculty, combining classroom learning with company perspectives and college-readiness activities.

    Students work in teams on a real-world business case, compare possible solutions, and deliver a persuasive recommendation to a panel of experts.

    It suits students who want to test business as a future subject or career while strengthening teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills.

    What is Business & Leadership High School Course?

    The Business & Leadership High School Course is an immersive academic experience delivered through a partnership between Summer Springboard and the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Foster faculty introduce business strategy, marketing, management, finance, communication, and leadership through classroom teaching and applied activities.

    The practical centerpiece is a team case challenge based on a real-world company problem. Students generate and evaluate ideas, choose a recommendation, and present their reasoning to experts while also connecting classroom concepts with Seattle company visits.

    Why Succeed highlights Business Leadership Course

    • UW Foster faculty bring direct expertise in marketing, management strategy, behavioral economics, finance, communication, and leadership.

    • The team case challenge turns business theory into a concrete decision-making and presentation exercise.

    • Company visits connect classroom concepts with professional practice in Seattle's business community.

    • The course combines academic study with college-readiness workshops and campus life.

    • Students finish with both a completion certificate and an instructor Letter of Participation.

    Who is Business Leadership Course for?

    Best for

    Students curious about business who enjoy collaborative problem-solving, discussion, presentations, and learning beyond a conventional classroom.

    Not ideal if

    You prefer independent, exam-based study or do not want a structured campus schedule with sustained teamwork and public presentation.

    Is Business Leadership Course worth it?

    The course can be worthwhile for a student who wants an applied test of business before choosing university subjects or career directions. Faculty teaching, corporate exposure, and the final case presentation create several useful points for later reflection.

    The limitation is the substantial tuition and short format: two weeks can build exposure and confidence, but not deep subject mastery. Its value depends on active participation in the group work, workshops, excursions, and presentation rather than the campus name alone.

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

    Cost and what is included

    $4,498 commuter; $7,498 residential; includes Residential: all meals, lodging, academic course, and excursions, Residential: weekend excursions, Commuter: lunch, academic course, and excursions, Commuter: weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Certificate and instructor Letter of Participation.

    Meals

    All meals residential; lunch commuter

    Provider details

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

    Dates and logistics

    Two weeks; Seattle, Washington.

    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 Leadership Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin four to six weeks before the application deadline to discuss costs, residential needs, travel, documents, and English evidence if relevant.

    Main challenge

    Reaching a persuasive team decision under time pressure.

    Typical preparation

    • Review a recent business story and practice identifying the central problem.

    • Refresh basic presentation structure: claim, evidence, trade-offs, and recommendation.

    • Prepare examples of teamwork, leadership, and academic motivation for the application.

    • Families should review travel documents, medical forms, residential expectations, and the cancellation policy early.

    Useful if

    You are comfortable contributing ideas, receiving feedback, and presenting to others.

    What do students do on Business Leadership Course?

    Students combine faculty-led classes, practical workshops, company exposure, college-readiness activities, and a team business case. The sequence moves from learning core ideas to making and defending a recommendation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Study business strategy, marketing, finance, management, communication, and leadership concepts.

    2. 2

      Connect course ideas with corporate perspectives through speakers, workshops, or Seattle company visits.

    3. 3

      Join a team tackling a real-world business problem from a recognized company.

    4. 4

      Generate several solutions and weigh their advantages and disadvantages collaboratively.

    5. 5

      Select the strongest approach and prepare a persuasive recommendation.

    6. 6

      Present the team's solution to a panel of experts and learn from other teams' approaches.

    Business Leadership 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.

    First-wave deadline

    22 February 2026

    The application fee increased after this point.

    Reference date

    Second-wave deadline

    19 April 2026

    A later application-fee increase followed this deadline.

    Reference date

    Final admission deadline

    15 May 2026

    Final general admission date for the 2026 cycle.

    Reference date

    Course session

    5-17 July 2026

    Published Business & Leadership session.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors

    • High school seniors graduating in 2026

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent

    • English proficiency evidence for international students

    • Compliance with essential eligibility criteria

    • Signed enrollment and pre-departure documents

    How much does Business Leadership Course cost?

    Commuter tuition

    $4,498 — Includes lunch and weekday programming.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential tuition: $7,498 — Includes meals, lodging, and weekend excursions.
    • Deposit: $600 — Paid during the application process.
    • Alumni scholarship: $500 — Published for the 2026 reference cycle.

    What's included

    Residential: all meals, lodging, academic course, and excursions, Residential: weekend excursions, Commuter: lunch, academic course, and excursions, Commuter: weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Certificate and instructor Letter of Participation

    How to apply to Business Leadership Course

    1. 1

      Ask a parent or guardian to register an account in the official application portal.

    2. 2

      Confirm the registration email and complete the account details.

    3. 3

      Choose Create New Application from the dashboard.

    4. 4

      Select the UW Foster campus, session, Business & Leadership course, and tuition type.

    5. 5

      Enter the student information with the student present.

    6. 6

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

    7. 7

      Complete any additional forms or supporting documentation requested after review.

    What does Business Leadership Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Business strategy

    Examine strategic management and how organizations respond to complex business conditions.

    Marketing and finance

    Explore marketing concepts, financial thinking, behavioral economics, and personal financial planning.

    Leadership and teamwork

    Practice collaboration, executive presence, difficult conversations, and team decision-making.

    Business case analysis

    Develop, compare, and select solutions to a real-world company challenge.

    Communication and presentation

    Build persuasive written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

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

    What is a typical day on Business Leadership Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic course

    Business and leadership classes run for three hours each morning.

    Applied learning

    Students join academic excursions or UW faculty workshops.

    College preparation

    The schedule includes college-readiness, personal-development, or recreational activities.

    Residential evening

    Residential students join clubs before nightly dorm checks.

    Who teaches on Business Leadership Course?

    The course is taught by UW Foster faculty whose expertise spans marketing, international business, management strategy, behavioral economics, finance, executive education, communication, and leadership. Named instructors include Leta Beard, Elijah Wee, Helen Andrews, and Jean Choy.

    Faculty-led teaching is combined with residential support from Summer Springboard staff.

    Where do students stay on Business Leadership Course?

    Residential plan

    • On-campus housing: Students stay in double rooms with en-suite bathrooms in gender-separated wings.
    • Meals: All meals are included, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
    • Residential support: Program staff live in the dorms and support students throughout their stay.
    • Campus security: Dormitories use electronic access and have 24-hour security patrols.
    • Weekend excursions: Published destinations include Pike Place Market, the Museum of Pop Culture, a ferry tour, and Wild Waves.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Commuter programming runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and includes lunch.
    • Weekend add-on: Commuters may add weekend excursions for $125 per day.

    Current campus information names Spratlen Hall; rooms do not have air conditioning, but fans are provided.

    What happens after Business Leadership Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the case project to test interest in business, management, marketing, or finance.

    Build examples of teamwork, leadership, and persuasive communication for later reflection.

    Receive a completion certificate and instructor Letter of Participation.

    Connect course learning with college-readiness workshops and future application planning.

    Explore business environments and career pathways through faculty teaching and company visits.

    The course offers exposure and evidence of participation, not university credit or a professional qualification.

    Where does Business Leadership Course take place?

    The course takes place at the University of Washington Foster School of Business in Seattle. Students use Foster's academic facilities and connect their studies with a city known for major companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, and Boeing.

    Residential students stay on campus, while commuter students attend weekday programming.

    Business Leadership Course FAQs

    Students explore strategy, marketing, finance, management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving. They apply these ideas to a team case challenge based on a real-world company problem.

    UW Foster School of Business faculty teach the academic content. The named teaching team brings expertise in marketing, international business, management strategy, behavioral economics, finance, communication, and leadership.

    Teams develop and evaluate solutions to a real-world business challenge, choose a recommendation, and present it persuasively to a panel of experts.

    The published structure includes nine three-hour class sessions. Classes run on weekday mornings, with additional academic time on Wednesday afternoons for excursions or speakers.

    Yes. Commuter tuition includes lunch, the academic course, excursions, and programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

    Residential tuition includes all meals, lodging, the academic course, excursions, and weekend excursions. Students live in supervised on-campus housing.

    Students receive a completion certificate and a Letter of Participation from their instructor.

    Yes. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through a telephone interview or one of the listed minimum test scores.

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