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
Instructor Information Coming Soon
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.
Instructor TBD
“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
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
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.