Summer Springboard
Business Management
at Vanderbilt University
BUILD BUSINESS SKILLS AND GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IN THE VIBRANT HEART OF NASHVILLE
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Business Management at Vanderbilt University
- Learn the core principles of management, leadership, and strategic decision-making that power thriving businesses.
- Examine how social, cultural, and economic factors impact companies and shape global markets.
- Tackle real-world business challenges by developing ethical, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
- Build critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills through interactive projects and hands-on experiences.
- Gain insights from industry professionals and leaders while exploring careers in management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy.
Summer Springboard
Business Management
About This Course
An business program for teens on a university campus in Nashville.
This Business Management course introduces students to the key principles and practices of today’s business world. Students will explore leadership, organizational behavior, strategic planning, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship, while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through real-world case studies, hands-on activities, and industry insights, students learn how decisions are made, how businesses stay competitive, and how various factors shape organizational success. The course also builds teamwork, communication, and project management skills, helping students envision potential career paths in business.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will engage in hands-on activities that simulate real-world business scenarios, from strategic planning to problem-solving challenges. Through interactive projects, presentations, and teamwork exercises, students will apply what they learn to develop practical skills for future careers in the diverse field of business.
Career Exploration
Connect with business leaders and industry professionals to learn about the variety of roles in management, strategy, and entrepreneurship. Students will gain firsthand insight into the skills, challenges, and opportunities in business while exploring potential academic and career pathways.
RESOURCES
Course Infosheet
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“My experience was very positive during this Summer Springboard session. The academic aspect was amazing and so was the social aspect. The balance of both made me not want to leave. It was very fun and I’ll remember this for the rest of my life.”
-Jonathan R. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Business Management
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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.”
-Nathaniel C. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Business Management
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: June 14 – June 26, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,698 |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,998 |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Nashville |
| Country: Tennessee |
| Campus: Vanderbilt University |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, UW Foster and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.