Explore the advantages and challenges of managing your own enterprise in the Entrepreneurship Academy. Our three-week program takes an in-depth look at ethical entrepreneurship, social responsibility, risk management, and the business operations of both the private and nonprofit sectors. You will have opportunities to hear from entrepreneurs across different industries and visit a local incubator to get a firsthand look at what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Bridging theory and practice, you will learn the basics of design thinking, mold ideas into clear business plans, and participate in a final pitch competition and showcase. With an emphasis on personal development, our program incorporates practical, hands-on experience to help you build and improve your public speaking and communications skills, networking strategies, and team-building techniques.
How You'll Benefit
- Learn from guest speakers, including entrepreneurs
- Develop a business plan and presentation
- Participate in interactive discussions on business-related topics
- Engage in exercises to improve your team-building and project management skills
- Visit an area incubator
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the Entrepreneurship Academy, you'll spend your day immersed in a blend of classroom lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Throughout the course of the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:
- Personal development
- Teamwork
- Corporate social responsibility
- Communication skills
- Risk management
- Research
- Public speaking skills
- Startups
Nicole LyonIt was amazing to be surrounded by such high caliber students and staff who were all encouraging and fabulous to work with. I took away many positive things from my week as a Summer Hoya.
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