Business & Entrepreneurship at Georgetown
From Market Research to Launch Plan
Summer Springboard program located on the campus of Georgetown University
Program Highlights

Residential Tuition:
$5,398
Extended Commuter Tuition:
$3,698
Commuter Tuition:
$3,098
July 16, 2023 July 28, 2023
Georgetown Neighborhood
Washington, DC
Testimonials
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 Georgetown – Last year students got insight from the Better Business Bureau. Kelsey Coleman, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, shared the importance of integrity and performance in business.
Meet your instructor

Sharmi Albrechtsen
Business & Entrepreneurship
Sharmi Albrechtsen is the CEO and co-founder of SmartGurlz™, a fast-growing startup company featured on Shark Tank that focuses on closing the gender gap in technology.
Learn moreTopics 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.
