Business & Entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley
From Market Research to Launch Plan
Located on the campus of UC Berkeley
Program Highlights
Residential:
$5,498
Tuition will increase to $5,698 after November 30th
Extended Commuter:
$3,598
Tuition will increase to $3,698 November 30th
Commuter:
$2,998
Tuition will increase to $3,098 November 30th
Session 1:
June 18, 2023
June 30, 2023
Session 2:
July 2, 2023
July 14, 2023
Session 3:
July 16, 2023
July 28, 2023
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Testimonials
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I came in knowing next to nothing about business and now I feel that I have flourished in business. This program is very beneficial and I feel that I am ready for college.
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Business could be a very real career choice for me! I enjoyed the class, and I think my group’s business model has a lot of potential.
Course Overview
Students will learn firsthand from business veterans about starting and running a business. Over the course of the program, they will develop a plan for a new venture and pitch their idea to real world investors. Along the way, meet with leaders from different areas of business and finance.
Excursions at UC Berkeley – Students visit the stadium of the San Francisco Giants baseball team to learn about careers in the business of sports. In addition, students will visit another major corporation in the region. In past years, students have visited Facebook, the Better Business Bureau and other institutions.
Topics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
Students will examine best practices in Research and Development (R&D), Operations, Marketing, and Finance. Understand the mechanics of scaling a business while maintaining quality.
Students become part of a new company and configure themselves into teams working on various aspects of a business. The program culminates in a shark tank environment with professional investors.
Career Exploration
Meet with range of business people, from small business owners, mid-level managers and execs from Goldman Sachs, McKinsey consultant, and CEO.
From creative marketers to hard-nosed financial analysts, there are myriad careers you may not have heard of. Together we will discuss the career options and the academic paths to get there.
