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    World Business Academy

    by World Scholars Academy

    World Business Academy teaches economics, finance, marketing, strategy, analytics and entrepreneurship through interactive small-group classes and practical challenges.

    Last verified: 1 Sept 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    World Business Academy at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school students

    Age range / Year group

    15-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $2,995

    Duration

    Two weeks

    Format

    Live online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Business & EconomicsFinanceEntrepreneurship
    Language: English
    Sessions / cadence: 10 x 2-hour weekday classes
    Assessment style: Case simulation; team challenge
    Main deliverable / output: Capstone team challenge
    Certificate: Course completion certificate
    Class size: Maximum 6 students
    Time-zone model: US Pacific and Eastern times

    World Business Academy summary

    A live, discussion-led introduction to economics and business, moving from price theory and strategy to finance, marketing, investing and data analytics.

    Students apply ideas through a business case simulation and finish with an entrepreneurial team challenge rather than relying only on lectures.

    The course suits students who want close instructor access, practical business work and a broad view of business degrees and careers.

    What is World Business Academy?

    World Business Academy is an online course from World Scholars Academy that introduces students to economics and business. Its curriculum connects microeconomics, competitive strategy, finance, marketing and game theory with macroeconomics, investing and data analytics.

    Students join live, interactive classes with a named business and economics instructor. The practical experience includes a business case simulation, an entrepreneurial team challenge, continuing-study resources and access to class recordings.

    Why Succeed highlights World Business Academy

    • The six-student maximum creates unusually close access to the instructor during live classes.

    • The curriculum combines economic theory with finance, marketing, strategy, investing and analytics.

    • A business case simulation and entrepreneurial capstone give students opportunities to apply concepts.

    • Recordings and continuing-study resources support review after the live teaching ends.

    • The named instructor brings teaching experience from the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford.

    Who is World Business Academy for?

    Best for

    Students seeking a broad, interactive introduction to economics and business with close instructor access and practical challenges.

    Not ideal if

    You need self-paced study, cannot attend weekday live classes or prefer a larger peer cohort.

    Is World Business Academy worth it?

    World Business Academy can be worthwhile for students who want to test several business disciplines before choosing a degree or career direction. The small class limit and practical simulations offer more interaction than a large recorded course.

    The limitation is value for money: the fee is substantial for a short online course, and the fixed weekday sessions require reliable attendance. Its value therefore depends on whether the student will actively participate, use the instructor access and complete the practical work.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,995; includes Ten live, interactive classes, Maximum class size of six, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Official course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation.

    Dates and time commitment

    Two weeks; 10 x 2-hour weekday classes.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main practical output is the tenth-class entrepreneurial team challenge.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

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    How much preparation does World Business Academy need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Allow several weeks before a future session to prepare the personal statement, confirm availability and plan payment.

    Main challenge

    Absorbing a wide business curriculum before the final team challenge.

    Typical preparation

    • Review basic economic terms so the first classes feel manageable.

    • Prepare questions about business degrees, careers and the curriculum topics that interest you.

    • Protect the published weekday class times in your calendar and account for the stated time-zone conversion.

    • Draft the personal statement before beginning the enrollment form.

    Useful if

    You want to compare business, economics, finance and entrepreneurship before specializing.

    What do students do on World Business Academy?

    Students progress through ten live classes covering core business and economic ideas, then apply their learning in individual and team-based activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore business degrees and careers before studying microeconomic price theory.

    2. 2

      Examine competitive strategy, finance, marketing and game theory.

    3. 3

      Study macroeconomics, investing and introductory data analytics.

    4. 4

      Work through a business case simulation.

    5. 5

      Complete an entrepreneurial capstone team challenge.

    6. 6

      Use class recordings, exercises and curated resources for continued review.

    World Business 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.

    Session 1

    8 June 2026 - 19 June 2026

    Weekday live classes; middle weekend free.

    Reference date

    Session 2

    6 July 2026 - 17 July 2026

    Weekday live classes; middle weekend free.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students ages 15-18

    • English above CEFR C1

    • Personal statement reviewed during application

    • Admission is at WSA's discretion

    • Student information form required before the course

    How much does World Business Academy cost?

    Program fee

    $2,995 — Includes the stated classes and course benefits.

    What's included

    Ten live, interactive classes, Maximum class size of six, Recordings of all ten classes, Take-home study materials and curated resources, Official course completion certificate, Instructor recommendation upon satisfactory participation

    How to apply to World Business Academy

    1. 1

      Open the official enrollment form and select Course as the program type.

    2. 2

      Choose the business subject, World Business Academy course and preferred dates.

    3. 3

      Complete the application, including the personal statement.

    4. 4

      Await WSA's decision and provide further information if requested.

    5. 5

      Pay the full fees and obtain written confirmation to secure the place.

    6. 6

      Complete the student information form before the course starts.

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    Learning format

    The course runs synchronously through ten live, interactive online classes of approximately two hours each. Classes take place on weekdays across two weeks, with the middle weekend left free for rest and review, and recordings remain available for later study.

    The verified sessions were scheduled at 9am-11am US Pacific Time and 12pm-2pm US Eastern Time.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Live instruction from Dr. Gerard H. Dericks

    • Maximum of six students per class

    • Interactive classes support direct questions and discussion

    • Business case simulation applies course concepts

    • Instructor recommendation available after satisfactory participation

    • Tutor-assigned work must meet the required standard

    Time-zone considerations

    • Classes take place live on weekdays.
    • Verified sessions ran 9am-11am US Pacific Time.
    • The equivalent Eastern slot was 12pm-2pm.
    • The middle weekend was free for rest and review.
    • Students should confirm future session times before enrolling.

    Assessment style

    Progress is demonstrated through applied simulations, a capstone team challenge and completion of tutor-assigned course work.

    • Business case simulation
    • Entrepreneurial capstone team challenge
    • Tutor-assigned work must reach an appropriate level
    • Full attendance and positive participation support graduation
    • Submitted work must not be plagiarized

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main practical output is the tenth-class entrepreneurial team challenge.

    • Business case simulation

    • Official course completion certificate

    • Instructor recommendation after satisfactory participation

    • Take-home continuing-study exercises and resources

    World Business Academy FAQs

    The curriculum covers business careers, microeconomics, competitive strategy, finance, marketing, game theory, macroeconomics, investing and data analytics. It also includes a business case simulation and entrepreneurial challenge.

    Students attend ten live, interactive online classes. Each lasts approximately two hours and is held on a weekday.

    Instruction is 100% live. Students also receive access to recordings of all ten classes for future review.

    The maximum class size is six students.

    The named instructor is Dr. Gerard H. Dericks, who holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has taught business management and economics at LSE and the University of Oxford.

    Yes. The listed benefits include an official course completion certificate.

    A letter of recommendation from the instructor is included upon satisfactory participation. Graduation documents remain subject to the provider's attendance, participation and course-work requirements.

    The online-course terms require students to speak, understand and read English above CEFR C1.

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    • Terms & Conditions | World Scholars Academy
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    • Enrollment | World Scholars Academy
    • World Business Academy | World Scholars Academy
    • Business Course | World Scholars Academy

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    What we verified (on 1 Sept 2026)

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