Business & Entrepreneurship at Georgetown
From Market Research to Launch Plan
Summer Springboard program located on the campus of Georgetown University
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition:
$5,698
Commuter Tuition:
$2,998
Session 1:
June 29, 2025
July 11, 2025
Georgetown Neighborhood
Washington, DC
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 Georgetown – Students have previously connected with a cutting-edge startup by visiting a dynamic maker space, where they explored the inner workings of the business and witnessed the creation process firsthand. This immersive experience provided valuable lessons in business operations.
Additionally, students visited the sleek M.M.LaFleur store, co-founded by their instructor, where they met with fashion industry experts to explore business operations, brand strategy, and retail management. Other exciting excursions included a visit to Spot of Tea, a local boba shop, where they had the opportunity to speak with the co-owner about running a small business. They also met the team at Le Labo, a fragrance company, where they gained insights into innovative business models and strategies across different industries.
Meet your instructor
Lisa Francis, MBA
Business & Entrepreneurship
Lisa Francis is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and educator with a deep passion for fostering growth in new ventures and organizations. With an MBA from American University, Lisa has built her career around entrepreneurship and business strategy.
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.
