Summer Springboard
Pre MBA
ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY

EXPLORE MBA CONCEPTS, MENTORSHIP, REAL-WORLD PROJECTS, INSIGHT INTO BUSINESS CAREERS.
This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.
Pre MBA @ Yale University
- Business Fundamentals – Master core concepts in strategy, marketing, finance, and operations • Case Study Method – Analyze real business challenges and develop strategic solutions
- Leadership Skills Development – Practice communication, teamwork, and decision-making through group projects
- Financial Literacy – Learn to read financial statements and understand business performance metrics
- Marketing Strategy Basics – Develop brand positioning and marketing campaign concepts
- Business Professional Mentorship – Work with MBA graduates and business executives
Summer Springboard
Pre MBA
About This Course
Experience business education fundamentals through an intensive program that introduces core MBA concepts at an accessible level.
This program covers essential business disciplines including strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership while emphasizing practical application through case studies and collaborative projects. You’ll develop analytical thinking and communication skills that are valuable in any career path.
Designed for students considering business studies or careers, this program provides realistic insight into business education and professional life. Through mentorship with business professionals and hands-on problem-solving, you’ll gain clarity about business career paths and undergraduate business programs.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students work through business case studies, participate in strategic planning exercises, and collaborate on marketing campaigns while presenting solutions to panels of business professionals.
Career Exploration
Connect with MBA graduates and business professionals across industries to explore career paths in consulting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and learn about business school preparation and internship opportunities.
RESOURCES
Course Infosheet
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“The program was everything I thought it would be. It’s an experience that will make you feel connected to other people and to the course itself. It makes you become more comfortable with who you are and the things that you’re passionate about. I really enjoyed everything about it.”
-Imani J. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pre MBA
Meet Your Instructor
Session 3
Teju Owoye is a two-time entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and author with over a decade of experience building and scaling brands across wellness, media, and technology. She is the Founder and President of Sulte Group, a growth marketing agency that has led digital strategy and go-to-market campaigns for global icons and organizations, including Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Def Leppard, K1 Investment Management, Panopto, and UC San Diego. Her work blends economics, behavioral science, and performance marketing to help businesses and brands grow through clear strategy and disciplined execution.
Teju is also the Founder of Clean Rebellion, a clean beauty brand voted “Best Multi-Use Body Wash” two years in a row by Byrdie. Prior to that, she served as Director of Digital Marketing for a national direct lender, where she was recognized with the BAI Emerging Leader Award. Teju is passionate about teaching others about marketing and entrepreneurship. She has spoken about virality and building high-performing funnels at Dallas Digital Summit and Content Marketing World. Currently, she mentors founders through Because International.
She holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Connecticut. She honed her entrepreneurial skills as a graduate of the Founder Institute, a global tech incubator. She also received training in storytelling and journalism through UCLA Extension and NYU. Teju brings real-world entrepreneurial experience to the classroom, equipping students with practical skills in digital marketing, brand building, entrepreneurship, and business strategy.
TEJU OWOYE

“Summer Springboard did not only prepare me for a career but also the real world while leaving time to make life long friends and having fun.”
-Addison W. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pre MBA
Dates & Tuition

| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 3: June 28 – July 4, 2026 |
| Session 6: July 19 – July 25, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition First Week |
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| Residential Tuition: $4,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,498* |
*Each subsequent week, if combined with other one-week high school courses at Yale or Oxford: Residential Tuition: $3,298, Commuter Tuition: $1,998
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: New Haven |
| State: Connecticut |
| Campus: Yale University |
*Schedule is illustrative and is subject to change. Summer Springboard is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not official positions, statements of advice, nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale of any such views or statements.








