Summer Springboard
Business, Strategy & Decision Making
ON THE CAMPUS OF GEORGIA TECH
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Business, Strategy & Decision Making @ Georgia Tech
- Participate in hands-on activities and group discussions that promote collaboration and practical application of business concepts.
- Analyze real-world case studies and practice decision-making through problem-solving exercises.
- Build essential skills in strategic planning and informed decision-making applicable across all majors and career paths.
- Learn and use key business terminology and concepts to communicate ideas with clarity and confidence.
- Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through interactive lessons focused on real-world business scenarios.
- Collaborate with peers and the instructor to explore the dynamics of successful business operations and strategy development.
Summer Springboard
Business, Strategy & Decision Making
About This Course
A business program for teens on a university campus in Atlanta
This course offers hands-on activities and group discussions that encourage collaboration and the practical application of core business concepts. Students will explore real-world case studies and engage in problem-solving exercises to develop their analytical and decision-making skills. Through interactive learning, they will discover how to approach complex situations with strategic thinking.
Participants will also gain familiarity with essential business terminology and concepts, enabling them to communicate ideas more clearly and confidently. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, strategic planning, and understanding the dynamics of successful business operations. These skills are highly valuable across all academic disciplines and career paths, making this course a strong foundation for future professional success.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
This course allows students to actively apply business concepts through interactive activities, simulations, and group projects. By working on real-world scenarios, students develop practical skills, enhance problem-solving abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of how business strategies work in action.
Career Exploration
This course supports career exploration by introducing students to a wide range of business roles and industries. Through real-world case studies and strategic planning exercises, students gain insights into potential career paths and develop transferable skills that are valuable in any professional setting.
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“For me, the course offered great hands on experience towards starting and growing a business. Throughout its duration, I was given plenty of useful advice and insight from a variety of experts.”
-Audie D. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Business, Strategy & Decision Making
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Dawn Gregory is a highly accomplished business strategist, innovation leader and educator, specializing in creating synergy across strategy, customer experience, and technology. She holds a Doctor of Business Administration with a research focus on Industry 5.0 technologies, including AI and their cross-industry adoption. Dr. Gregory serves as Chief Digital Officer for Strategic Innovation, a trusted advisory firm helping organizations leverage AI and digital technologies to achieve hyper-automation, reduce expenses, and innovate revenue streams. She has held key roles, including Innovation Management Officer for the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Director of the Mayor’s Office of Innovation for the City of Atlanta.
A serial entrepreneur and seasoned executive, she has founded and led businesses, served as the founding board chair of a K-12 charter school, and led a multi-state healthcare organization as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dr. Gregory is a former board member of the International Association of Innovation Professionals (now GIMI) and the International Association for Strategy Professionals – Atlanta. She was also the founding Education Committee Co-Chair for the Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). As a founding member of MetroLab Network, a White House initiative focused on advancing smart city collaborations, she facilitated partnerships between the City of Atlanta, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State University (GSU). Currently, she serves on the GSU’s Robinson College of Business Advisory Board. Recognized for her expertise, Dr. Gregory has been featured in Who’s Who in Technology & Innovation.
Dr. Gregory will serve as a faculty member for the 2025 Summer Springboard program at Georgia Tech, where she will teach Business, Strategy & Decision-making.
DR. DAWN GREGORY
“I enjoyed how meeting new people was encouraged, as well as the balance between education/college preparation and fun activities”
-Asmitha M. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Business, Strategy & Decision Making
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: $5,798 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 (Waitlist) |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Atlanta |
| State: Georgia |
| Campus: Georgia Tech |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly 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.