Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at University of Oxford in Oxford, UK

Course Description: Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship at University of Oxford in Oxford, UK

Program Overview

The Oxford Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School for ages 16–18 provides students with the skills, tools, and mindset to become innovative future business leaders. This unique learning model will develop students' organisational ability, leadership skills, and creative thinking while immersing them in key business and entrepreneurship principles.

Students will be inspired by successful executives and innovators, collaborating with a project team of like-minded peers from around the world to research, design, and market a new business idea in the hands-on ‘Inventing the Future Innovation Challenge’.

While studying on campus at the University of Oxford, students will experience life as an Oxford student, living in historic college rooms, socialising in vibrant common rooms, and exploring the Gothic architecture of the university town.

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📚 What’s Included

✔️ Residential stay at the prestigious University of Oxford (Keble College)

✔️ Expert-led lessons on business and entrepreneurship strategies

✔️ Graduation ceremony, report cards, and a graduation certificate

✔️ International student community with over 170 nationalities represented

✔️ Accommodation, meals, tuition, and cultural programmes included

✔️ Cultural excursions to historic UK locations

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🎓 Program Highlights

• Exploring Emerging Technologies: Gain insights into the latest market trends, emerging technologies, and socio-cultural influences on business.

• Innovation & Business Strategies: Apply marketing techniques in real-world projects and simulations, learning how to create effective business models.

• Investment Concepts: Explore the concept of investment and its impact on global economics.

• Hands-on Learning: Develop leadership and presentation skills while participating in dynamic workshops and seminars.

• Customer Journey Mapping: Learn to analyse consumer behavior, segment markets, and develop customer experience strategies.

• Sustainable Innovation: Dive into ethical and sustainable business practices and discuss their implications on modern entrepreneurship.

• Building a Professional Portfolio: Work on industry-grade projects such as developing a business plan and marketing strategy.

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🧠 Key Topics Covered

• Market Trends & Emerging Technologies

• Business & Product Development

• Investment & Global Economics

• Business Strategy & Innovation

• Marketing & Consumer Behavior

• Sustainable & Ethical Entrepreneurship

• Customer Journey Mapping & Brand Management

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🗓️ Sample Timetable

Week 1:

Sunday

🕒 Arrival & Transfer – Orientation & Staff Meet-and-Greet

Monday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Business Strategy Lesson

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Product Development & Market Research Workshop

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Team Icebreakers & Socials

Tuesday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Investment Strategies & Global Economics Lesson

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Sustainable Innovation & Business Ethics Workshop

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Sports Tournament

Wednesday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Entrepreneurship & Leadership Skills Lesson

🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion (e.g., Oxford, Cambridge)

🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Relaxation (Late Return)

Thursday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Customer Journey Mapping & Brand Management Workshop

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Development

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Night Navigation Challenge

Friday

🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Business Planning Workshop

🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Marketing Strategy & Case Study Activity

🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Aqua Fun �*

Saturday

🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion

🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Campfire & Marshmallows �*

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🚗 Transportation

Transfer Fee: Available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at £215 one-way.

• Arrival flight must land after 06:00 BST and before 18:00 BST.

• Departure flight must take off no earlier than 08:00 BST and no later than 22:00 BST.

Price includes:

• Transport to campus

• Welcome on arrival

• Transport booked for you by our head office team

• Dedicated transfers line to call if any queries

• Information emails in advance

• Monitoring of flight delays/diversions and auto-adjustment of transport

• Supervision at the airport

• Unaccompanied minor paperwork (if needed)

• Connection with your transport, water and snack on arrival, and more.

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📜 Graduation & Certificate

Students will be invited to an illustrious graduation ceremony to receive their certificates in an amazing venue on campus, followed by a graduation party to celebrate their achievements.

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🎤 Guest Speakers from Previous Summers

• Simon Morris – Chief Creative Officer at Amazon

• Jason Bradbury – Presenter, Author, Channel 5's The Gadget Show

• Helen Sharman – Astronaut, Scientist, the first British Astronaut to orbit Earth

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🎨 Activities

• Karaoke

• Quiz Night

• Arts & Crafts

• Sports (Football, Ping Pong, Yoga)

• Improv Theatre

• Chess Tournament

• Graduation Party

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🏫 Location

Enjoy educational experiences at the prestigious University of Oxford (Keble College). All programmes take place in a secure environment, with 24-hour campus supervision by staff. Students must check in regularly during the day: at breakfast roll-call; at morning classes; in the afternoon for lessons, workshops, or activities; at dinner and in the evening before curfew. Each campus has a safe where students can deposit items of value such as passports, bank cards, and travel documents.

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🔗 Call to Action

Apply Now to secure your place at the Oxford Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School. Explore cutting-edge business strategies, engage in real-world projects, and gain the leadership skills needed to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship while studying at one of the world’s top universities.