Summer Schools
Cambridge Business Summer School
Prepare for an outstanding career with our business summer school in Cambridge.
Why Choose Our Cambridge Business Summer School?
- Designed for ages 15-17
- Based in the centre of Cambridge
- Master management, marketing, and finance
- Learn from experts and business leaders
- Visit local companies and attend business seminars
Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.
Study Business in Cambridge
Business Summer Course in Cambridge
Prepare for an outstanding career with our business summer school in Cambridge.
Designed for ambitious students aged 15-17, our programme is based at the heart of the historic university city of Cambridge. Students will be taught the fundamentals of business – from branding to finance – by experts, including visiting academics and business leaders.
You’ll gain first-hand experience of the challenges and rewards of a demanding career by visiting local companies or attending business seminars. Then, you’ll have the chance to put your learning to the test when you develop and pitch your own business idea to an expert panel.
Join us in Cambridge this summer to lay the foundations for a successful career.
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Course Info
Set sail on an inspirational journey into the world of business with our Faculty of Business course at Cambridge College, designed for students aged 15-17.
Immerse yourself in the heart of Cambridge, where you’ll uncover the secrets of launching and running a successful business, learn more about marketing and branding strategies, and gain insights into financial operations.
Tackle rewarding business projects, including pitching your own start-up idea during our Time To Shine Ceremony. This enriching experience will equip you with practical business skills needed for a fulfilling professional career.
Faculty of Business
- Price
- Duration
- Location
- Ages
- Start Dates
- From £5100
- 2-4 weeks
- Cambridge
- 15-17
- Summer 2025
Why Book Our Business Summer School in Cambridge?
This programme provides a rigorous foundation in the essentials of business theory and practice. With modules covering management and leadership, marketing and branding, and finance and business planning, you’ll discover what it takes to build a successful business.
Our Cambridge business summer school focuses on experiential learning. Students participate in workshops and business simulations, designed to hone your problem-solving skills, improve your strategic thinking, and build your confidence.
Ready to put your learning into practice? Our summer school culminates in a project where you take your own business idea from creation to pitch, getting feedback from an expert panel on your strategic plan.
Our business summer school in Cambridge features industry experience sessions to provide first-hand knowledge of what a career in business is really like. Students will visit local companies or attend business seminars, observing business operations, networking with professionals, and getting insight into the challenges faced by business leaders today.
A degree from a top university can turbocharge your business ambitions. As part of our programme, we include sessions on how to improve your university applications.
From personal statements to interviews, our application experts will coach you to boost your chances of success.
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Programme Brochure
View the summer school brochure, including a sample timetable.
Course Modules
This module provides a foundation in the key principles of management and leadership. You’ll examine a range of leadership styles, organisational structures, and approaches to strategic decision-making. Through hands-on workshops and case studies of real businesses, you’ll develop the skills to lead teams effectively, make well-informed decisions, and tackle the challenges of running a business in a competitive landscape.
In this module, you’ll explore the dynamic field of digital marketing and how businesses connect with their audiences in an increasingly online world. Key topics include brand development, consumer behaviour, and the strategic use of digital marketing tools. You’ll also learn how to design and execute marketing campaigns that harness social media, content marketing, and data analytics to build and sustain a powerful brand presence.
This module introduces the fundamentals of finance and business planning. You’ll learn how to interpret financial statements, prepare budgets, and develop business plans that support strategic objectives. Through practical exercises, you’ll gain the skills to assess business performance, allocate resources efficiently, and plan for sustainable long-term growth.
Campus
Our business summer school in Cambridge is held in Cambridge College, our campus at the heart of this historic university city.
Students are taught at some of Cambridge’s most prestigious and academic schools. They live in comfortable, modern accommodation just a short distance from their classrooms. Outside of class, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind and socialise, guided tours around the landmarks of Cambridge, and supervised expeditions to London.
You can learn more about our Cambridge summer school campus here.
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FAQs
Yes, accommodation, meals, and guardianship are all included as standard in our business summer school in Cambridge. Students live in comfortable, purpose-built accommodation just a short distance from their classrooms.
We welcome international students on our programmes. To participate fully in this course, we recommend you have a minimum English language level of B1.
At our Cambridge business summer school, you’ll gain a strong foundation in core business disciplines including leadership, marketing, and finance. Through interactive workshops and expert-led sessions, you’ll explore everything from digital branding to strategic decision-making. The course also includes a hands-on project where you’ll develop and pitch your own business idea.
Our programme is designed for ambitious students aged 15–17 who are interested in exploring business as a future career or university subject. Whether you’re new to business or already have some experience, this summer school in Cambridge provides the perfect environment to deepen your knowledge and build valuable skills.
Students will learn directly from business professionals, attend industry visits or seminars, and receive expert feedback on your own business idea. Plus, the course takes place in the historic centre of Cambridge, giving you a taste of life in a world-renowned university city.
Yes! Our summer school includes university admissions coaching tailored to students aiming to study business or related fields at top universities. You’ll receive guidance on writing personal statements, preparing for interviews, and standing out in competitive admissions processes.