A business plan
Develop a startup idea, research its market and consider its operations.
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Business Leaders
From a startup idea to a business pitch.
Explore entrepreneurship in a two-week course. Develop a startup idea, research its market and work on branding, operations and marketing before presenting your business plan in a final pitch.
- Student ages
- 15–20
- English level
- B2 or above
- Program
- Summer Camps
- Course length
- 2 weeks
- Course
- Swap in
- Where you can study
- 4 campuses
What students will take away
Turn a business idea into a pitch.
For students interested in starting, growing or managing a business who want to explore entrepreneurship through practical projects.
A marketing campaign
Explore branding and ways to reach your target audience.
A final pitch
Practice presenting your business and making a case for investment.
Inside the course
Your course roadmap.
Explore these curriculum areas through practical activities and projects. Your teaching timetable is confirmed for your session.
- Draft a business plan
- Conduct market research
- Manage operations
- Create a marketing campaign
- Pitch for investment
Step 1 of 5
Draft a business plan
Develop a startup idea, define its brand and mission, and set goals for the business.
Learning in practice
Present your business plan
Bring your startup idea, market research, operations and marketing work into a final business pitch. Practice presenting a convincing case for investment as the culmination of your course work.
- Startup idea
- Market research
- Branding and marketing
- Final pitch
Where you can study
Where you can study.
Course availability and teaching arrangements are confirmed for your selected session.
Los Angeles · Orange CountyConcordia University Irvine12–20Explore campusNew York · QueensSt. John’s University12–20Explore campusBoston · DowntownSuffolk University12–20Explore campusMiami · Coral GablesUniversity of Miami12–20Explore campus
A two-week course built around developing a startup idea and presenting a business plan. Session availability and the teaching timetable are confirmed when you inquire.
Before you choose
A few practical details.
Who is this course suitable for?
For students interested in starting, growing or managing a business who want to explore entrepreneurship through practical projects. Students must be aged 15–20 with B2 English or above. The course is taught in English.
How does it fit into my program?
You choose the course you’d like to attend. General English is our standard course; instead of it, from 15 with B2 or above you can choose Business Leaders. Our team confirms session availability and the timetable, and can tell you whether it is available outside Summer Camps.
How long is the course, and what does the pitch involve?
The course runs for two weeks. Students develop a startup idea, research its market and plan its operations and marketing, then bring that work together in a final business pitch.
Let’s plan the right fit
Find the right course for your summer.
Share your preferred dates, student ages and English levels. Our team will help you plan the right program.
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