Oxford Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, UK

Course Description: Oxford Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School at St Hugh’s College, University of Oxford, UK

📘 Programme Overview

The Oxford Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School Programme for ages 12–15 offers a dynamic and immersive introduction to the world of business. Set in the academic heart of Oxford, this programme equips students with foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and management, while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

From exploring how companies like Tesla and TikTok changed the game, to participating in the exciting ‘Explore Business Shark Tank Challenge’, students will collaborate with peers to develop and pitch new business ideas. Along the way, they’ll grow both academically and personally in an environment of global connection and inspiration.

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🎓 Academic Benefits

Students will enhance their academic skills and develop essential business and entrepreneurial abilities by:

• Understanding the role of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation

• Studying core principles of marketing and human resource management

• Building a portfolio through real-world strategic projects

• Learning business essentials like campaign planning and pitching

• Exploring the influence of micro- and macroeconomics across industries

• Gaining confidence in public speaking and team collaboration

• Setting personal goals and managing their time independently

• Engaging in discussion and debate to develop leadership and critical thinking

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🏛️ What’s Included

• Residential accommodation at the University of Oxford (St Hugh’s College)

• Inspiring academic programmes taught by expert tutors

• Graduation ceremony with report cards and certificates

• A truly international student community from 170+ nationalities

• Full board: meals, accommodation, tuition, and cultural excursions

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📍 Location

Enjoy educational experiences at the prestigious University of Oxford (St Hugh’s College), a beautiful and spacious campus located in North Oxford. Students live, learn, and dine on campus in a secure and supportive environment. Staff provide 24-hour supervision, with check-ins throughout the day. Valuables like passports and travel documents can be safely stored at the campus office.

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🎉 Activities

In addition to academic enrichment, students will enjoy a variety of fun and social events, including:

• 🎤 Karaoke

• 🧠 Quiz Night

• 🎨 Arts & Crafts

• ⚽ Sports (Football, Ping Pong, Yoga)

• 🎭 Improv Theatre

• ♟️ Chess Tournament

• 🎓 Graduation Party

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📅 A Typical Weekday

• 8:00 AM – Breakfast on campus

• 9:00 AM – Morning lessons (with two short breaks)

• 1:00 PM – Lunch break and relaxation

• 2:00 PM – Afternoon lessons

• 3:30 PM – Business workshops, study support or creative activities

• 6:00 PM – Dinner on campus

• 7:00 PM – Public Speaking & Debate Society

• 8:00 PM – Social events (quiz night, movie night, karaoke)

• 10:00 PM – Curfew

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👩‍🏫 Sample Tutors

Dr Anissa Butt

Lecturer in Economics at King's College London, currently completing a PhD at the University of Reading with a research focus on gender and ethnic income inequality.

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🎙️ Guest Speakers from Previous Summers

• Simon Morris – Chief Creative Officer at Amazon, co-founder of LOVEFiLM, known for his award-winning marketing campaigns including an Emmy-nominated Alexa Super Bowl ad

• Jason Bradbury – Presenter of The Gadget Show, inventor and children’s author

• Helen Sharman – First British astronaut, renowned scientist and motivational speaker

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✈️ Transportation

• Airport Transfer: £215 one-way from London Heathrow (LHR)

• Arrival window: Land after 06:00 BST and before 18:00 BST

• Departure window: Take off after 08:00 BST and before 22:00 BST

Includes airport welcome, transport to campus, flight monitoring, support with unaccompanied minor paperwork, refreshments, and staff supervision throughout the process.

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🎓 Graduation & Celebration

At the end of the programme, students attend a formal graduation ceremony held at a historic Oxford venue. Following this, they celebrate their achievements with new friends at the final graduation party on campus — a memorable finale to an enriching academic adventure.