Yale Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School at Timothy Dwight College, USA

Course Description: Yale Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School at Timothy Dwight College, USA

🌟 Programme Overview

The Yale Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School for ages 13–15 offers a dynamic introduction to the world of business, finance, and marketing. Students will explore what it takes to launch a successful business and cultivate the mindset of a future entrepreneur. Through compelling case studies featuring companies like Tesla and TikTok, and innovators like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, students will develop essential skills in creativity, leadership, and strategy.

This exciting programme culminates in the Explore Business Shark Tank Challenge, where students will pitch their own start-up ideas to their peers and instructors in a fun, high-energy simulation of a real-world investor pitch.

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📚 Academic Highlights

Students will strengthen their academic and entrepreneurial skills by:

✔️ Gaining a strong foundation in enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation

✔️ Studying marketing principles and human resource management

✔️ Analysing how micro- and macroeconomic factors affect businesses

✔️ Learning to develop effective business plans and marketing strategies

✔️ Building a portfolio through strategic, real-world projects

✔️ Honing communication skills in pitching, presenting, and campaign planning

✔️ Engaging in case study analysis and workshops led by expert tutors and guest speakers

✔️ Practicing leadership, decision-making, and teamwork

✔️ Participating in debates and public speaking exercises to build confidence

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🏫 Location & Supervision

Enjoy educational experiences at the prestigious Yale University (Timothy Dwight College) in New Haven, USA. Students live and study in a secure, inspiring campus setting where they are supervised 24/7 by experienced residential staff. Regular check-ins take place at breakfast, class, afternoon activities, and evening curfew. Secure storage is provided for passports and valuables.

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🎨 Activities

Outside of the classroom, students enjoy a vibrant mix of cultural and recreational activities including:

🎤 Karaoke

🧭 Immersive Quest

🏆 Oxford Royale Olympics

⚽ Sports (Football, Ping Pong, Yoga)

🎭 Improv Class

🎬 Campus Cinema

🎓 Graduation Party

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🕘 A Typical Weekday

A sample day at the Yale Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School looks like this:

8:00 AM – Breakfast on campus

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

1:00 PM – Lunch and free time

2:00 PM – Afternoon classes

3:30 PM – Business workshops, football, arts & crafts, or study support

6:00 PM – Dinner on campus

7:00 PM – Public Speaking & Debate Society

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

10:00 PM – Curfew

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✈️ Transportation & Transfers

Transfer Fee: £330 one-way

Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Arrival Flights: Land after 07:00 EDT and before 15:30 EDT

Departure Flights: Take off after 08:00 EDT and before 18:00 EDT

✅ Includes:

• Airport pickup and drop-off

• Flight delay monitoring and transport adjustment

• Supervision at the airport

• Unaccompanied minor paperwork (if required)

• Welcome snack and water

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🎓 Graduation Ceremony

As the summer programme concludes, students are invited to attend a prestigious graduation ceremony where they’ll receive certificates in recognition of their achievements. This is followed by a festive graduation party on campus to celebrate friendships, learning, and a summer to remember!