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    Pre-Business

    Lead with purpose, start with business.
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    duration2 weeks
    languageEnglish
    locationMadrid
    intake1st intake July 5th -17th | 2nd intake July 19th - 31st
    formatIn-person
    For whoFor final-year high schoolers

    Step Into the World of Business

    The Pre-Business Summer Program is an intensive two-week experience for students interested in exploring the world of business before starting university.

    It offers a practical and immersive introduction to core business concepts, from entrepreneurship to marketing and global strategy. 

    Through dynamic workshops, real case studies, and teamwork, students experience what it’s like to study a Bachelor in Business Administration while building key skills that will shape their academic and career decisions.

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    WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

    • This program is right for you if…

      … you're a motivated student interested in business, entrepreneurship, or economics, looking to explore the fundamentals of the field, develop your skills, and decide if this is the right academic path before university.

    • Participant profile

      You’re entering your final year of high school and under 18 at the start of the program, ready to explore real-world business challenges through interactive, practical learning.

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    Course Overview – Typical Day in the Business program

    Your daily schedule is crafted to keep you challenged and engaged, with a mix of activities that encourage hands-on learning and critical reflection. After class, you’ll also enjoy extracurricular activities in the afternoon, designed to help you connect with other students, discover the city, and make the most of your summer experience.

    This is what a typical day in the Pre-Business Summer program looks like:

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      Week 1:

      • Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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      Week 2:

      • Morning: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Classes
      • Afternoon: Extracurricular activities
      • Friday: Final presentations, graduation, and awards ceremony

    Focus Areas

    Throughout the two-week program, students will explore core areas of business that reflect the innovative and international focus of the BBA.

    • 01.

      1. Business Fundamentals & Strategy

      Learn the foundations of how companies operate, grow, and compete in the global market.

    • 02.

      1. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

      Explore how new ideas become businesses through creative thinking, problem-solving, and pitching.

    • 03.

      Marketing & Communication

      Understand how brands connect with audiences and how to present ideas with impact.

    • 04.

      Global Mindset & Leadership

      Discover what it means to lead in multicultural environments and adapt to international business challenges.

    Unique Value

    This program offers a real-world business learning environment guided by expert faculty, where students experience university-level business education while gaining the clarity and confidence to shape their future.

    Learning Outcome

    By the end of the program, students will understand key business concepts, practice entrepreneurial thinking, and gain insight into whether a business degree is the right next step.

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    TUITION

    2 WEEK PROGRAM
    5,900€

    THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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    1. Online Application

    You will need to complete the online application with the following documents: 

    1. Academic transcripts.  
    2. CV (cv template).
    3. Video Assessment: in this section you will complete two live video questions on general knowledge topics.

    *You must complete all sections of the application in order to submit it.

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    2. Submit your Application

    Once you complete all sections you may submit your online application to be evaluated by our team.


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    3. Admissions Final Decision

    Within 2 weeks of submitting, the Summer School Team will contact you with the final resolution of your Admissions process. Should it be positive, you will be guided through the next steps for your enrollment.

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