Business & Entrepreneurship at Barnard College, Columbia University
Learn about business and entrepreneurship in the world's financial epicenter, New York!
Business and Entrepreneurship course for teens in New York
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$5,898
Commuter Tuition:
$3,298
Session 1:
July 6, 2025
July 18, 2025
Session 2:
July 20, 2025
August 1, 2025
Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, New York
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.
Course Overview
In their first class, students will break into teams and come up with an original business idea. Over the course of the entire program they develop this idea into a business that they will ultimately pitch to investors. Along the way, teams need to develop a marketing plan and financial projections. By using an experiential learning approach, students will quickly engage in the topic, and the instructor introduces the underlying theory and concepts as students tackle these issues while trying to build their business. On the final day of the course the teams present their products to an expert panel of judges who provide professional and informative feedback to the students.
Meet your instructor
Diosdado Sima (Dio)
Business & Entrepreneurship
Diosdado Sima (Dio) is a CEO, designer, and entrepreneur whose journey as an immigrant in the United States has deeply influenced his creative and business ventures. As the founder of Visionary Society, a streetwear brand launched in 2013 during his undergraduate studies, Dio has combined his passion for fashion with his mission to foster community and connection.
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Hands-On Learning
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students. Last summer, we had an MIT instructor from the Sloane School of Management, whose experience varied from management consulting and working with organizations in the private, nonprofit and government sector to her current position assisting MBA students link theoretical management concepts to real world business applications.
Career Exploration
"Students get the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse range of business professionals, including small business owners, mid-level managers, and executives from top firms such as Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, as well as CEOs from various industries.
Last summer in New York, participants embarked on an exclusive tour of fabrik, a groundbreaking company that transforms underused spaces into vibrant community hubs. They explored how these revitalized areas support local businesses and drive urban development, gaining valuable insights into effective strategies for fostering growth in NYC. Students also visited Any Bag, a trailblazing company dedicated to repurposing and upcycling single-use plastic bags, preventing them from ending up in landfills and waterways. During this visit, they learned about the upcycling process and observed how the company converts waste into valuable products, highlighting the significance of sustainability in modern business practices."
