Do you mean business? Why not start one? Â
In the Virtual Summer Business Academies, students will learn what it takes to manage and scale a business, get personal experience building a company from the ground up, and explore the challenge of transforming ideation into the solutions of tomorrow.
The Business Entrepreneurship Academy teaches the fundamentals of launching a business. Students will get the opportunity to extend their financial literacy by delving deep into the world of start-ups.
Students will also gain valuable hands-on experience and will be challenged to advance their analytical thinking. At the end of the Academy, students will present an innovative business idea to judges, simulating a startup pitch to investors.
Duration: 1-week campÂ
Recurrence: Monday – Friday
Session Length: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm daily
Ages: Typically for students between 9-12 grade, but are also open to high-performing 8th graders
Parent Information: Application information provided upon registration. Â
Instructor Information:
Led by the brightest of Harvard students, our course will equip students with the tools necessary to bring these ideas to life. Â Â
About The Harvard Academies:
The mission of The Academies by Harvard Student Agencies is to provide opportunities for high school students that transcend the traditional classroom topics. Regardless of background, we hope to be the connection between students and Harvard quality exploratory courses. Through collaborative work with peers across the globe and access to trained Harvard undergraduate instructors, we are dedicated to helping all students feel confident in navigating their futures..