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    Business & Entrepreneurship

    by National Student Leadership Conference

    A residential pre-college business programme built around company simulations, team pitching, leadership workshops and industry insight.

    Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Business & Entrepreneurship

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    Business and Entrepreneurship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Past

    Eligibility

    Completed one high-school year

    Age range / Year group

    14-18

    Location / Region

    Four US campuses

    Cost

    $4,195-$4,495

    Duration

    9 days

    Format

    In-person residential

    Next deadline

    Not announced

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    Accommodation: Supervised campus dormitory

    Meals: On-campus meals included

    Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026

    Campus experience: Classrooms, simulations and industry visits

    Tutors / faculty: Business professionals and Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs

    Business and Entrepreneurship summary

    This is a hands-on pre-college business programme where students manage a simulated company, analyse an industry and develop an original venture concept.

    The central practical task is a team pitch to investors, with real-time feedback from entrepreneurs alongside professional-development and leadership workshops.

    It best suits students who want an intensive, collaborative introduction to entrepreneurship and are comfortable with residential campus life.

    What is Business & Entrepreneurship?

    Business & Entrepreneurship is a National Student Leadership Conference pre-college programme focused on creating and managing a business. Students explore how creativity and strategy combine through practical simulations covering product development, finance, marketing, operations and competitive analysis.

    The experience combines classroom learning with a team venture pitch, feedback from entrepreneurs, leadership workshops and visits that reveal how organisations operate. Students also experience residential university life with peers who share an interest in business.

    Why Succeed highlights Business and Entrepreneurship

    • The team business pitch turns entrepreneurial ideas into a concrete presentation for investor feedback.

    • The management simulation connects finance, marketing, operations and product development rather than treating them as isolated topics.

    • Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs and other professionals bring current industry experience into the programme.

    • Leadership workshops add communication, listening, resilience and empathy to the business curriculum.

    • Campus and company visits help students connect classroom decisions with real organisations.

    Who is Business and Entrepreneurship for?

    Best for

    High-school students who want to test entrepreneurship through teamwork, simulations, pitching and professional feedback.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost, non-residential course or prefer individual academic study to fast-paced group projects.

    Is Business and Entrepreneurship worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who wants concentrated exposure to entrepreneurship, especially because the programme combines business decisions, an original pitch, professional feedback and industry visits. The residential setting also provides a realistic taste of campus independence and collaborative work.

    The main limitation is value for money: tuition is significant, travel is extra and the nine-day format cannot provide the depth of a longer academic course. Families should judge it by the learning and confidence gained, not by campus branding alone.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $4,195-$4,495; includes Supervised campus housing, On-campus meals, Course materials and academic expenses, Programme trips, tours and activities, Transport for off-campus programme events.

    Accommodation

    Supervised campus dormitory

    Meals

    On-campus meals included

    Provider details

    Review the National Student Leadership Conference provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    9 days; Four US campuses.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Business and Entrepreneurship need?

    Effort level

    High and intensive

    Best started

    Plan two to three months before your preferred session, allowing time for enrolment, payment, travel and scholarship materials.

    Main challenge

    Turning a team idea into a persuasive, commercially coherent pitch.

    Typical preparation

    • Review basic business models, customer needs, revenue, costs and competitive advantage.

    • Practise explaining an idea clearly in a short spoken pitch.

    • Prepare to divide responsibilities and respond constructively to team feedback.

    • Arrange travel and complete dietary or accommodation information well before arrival.

    Useful if

    You enjoy collaboration, public speaking and rapid decision-making.

    What do students do on Business and Entrepreneurship?

    Students learn through linked business simulations, leadership development, professional insight and campus-based visits. The experience culminates in developing and pitching an original business concept as a team.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Identify a product or service opportunity and consider stakeholder and customer needs.

    2. 2

      Work with a team to shape the concept and business plan.

    3. 3

      Make simulated decisions across finance, marketing, operations and product development.

    4. 4

      Analyse competitors and develop strategies for growth.

    5. 5

      Build a brand presence and respond to simulated social-media activity.

    6. 6

      Present the venture to investors and receive real-time entrepreneur feedback.

    7. 7

      Practise networking, résumé building, interviewing and public speaking.

    8. 8

      Visit business schools, companies or innovation venues associated with the campus.

    Business and Entrepreneurship dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 14-18

    • Completed at least one high-school year

    • May attend after high-school graduation

    • Academic excellence and leadership ability encouraged

    How much does Business and Entrepreneurship cost?

    Programme tuition

    $4,195-$4,495 — Residential tuition varies by campus.

    Funding or discounts

    • Summer scholarship: Usually $500-$1,000 — Need-based; separate application required.
    • Payment plan: Monthly payments — Latest cycle allowed payments until 30 days before the session.
    • Optional college credit: $1,044 — Separate one-credit online American University course.

    What's included

    Supervised campus housing, On-campus meals, Course materials and academic expenses, Programme trips, tours and activities, Transport for off-campus programme events

    How to apply to Business and Entrepreneurship

    1. 1

      Open the NSLC online enrolment portal.

    2. 2

      Create or retrieve an NSLC ID and enter the student’s details.

    3. 3

      Select an available Business and Entrepreneurship campus session.

    4. 4

      Complete the online application and place the programme deposit.

    5. 5

      Use the student account to manage the booking, payments and travel information.

    6. 6

      If seeking funding, enrol first and then submit the separate scholarship application.

    What does Business and Entrepreneurship cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Business Pitch

    Develop an original product or service and pitch it persuasively to investors.

    Management Simulation

    Make linked decisions across finance, marketing, operations and product development.

    Industry Analysis

    Evaluate competitors and develop informed strategies for business growth.

    Brand and Public Relations

    Build an online brand presence and respond to simulated social posts.

    Professional Development

    Practise networking, résumé building, interviewing and public speaking.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    Who teaches on Business and Entrepreneurship?

    Students hear from business professionals working in marketing, finance and operations, including founders and CEOs associated with the Inc. 5000. Entrepreneurs also provide real-time feedback on the team business pitch.

    Named speakers vary by session and campus.

    Where do students stay on Business and Entrepreneurship?

    Residential plan

    • Campus dormitory: All high-school participants live in supervised university housing.
    • Meals: On-campus meals are provided through campus dining services.
    • Residential supervision: Team Advisors accompany small groups and live on student floors.
    • Campus experience: Students use university classrooms, navigate campus and live with peers.

    Students are typically housed with one or two roommates on a floor with peers in their age range.

    What happens after Business and Entrepreneurship?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Use the venture pitch as evidence of entrepreneurial exploration.

    Reflect on business simulations in applications and interviews.

    Build confidence in networking, presenting and collaborative decision-making.

    Explore further study in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing or management.

    Optionally complete a separate one-credit American University course.

    The optional college-credit course requires separate enrolment, work and tuition.

    Where does Business and Entrepreneurship take place?

    The latest verified cycle ran at campuses serving San Francisco, New York, Durham and Ann Arbor. Campus-specific visits ranged from business schools and innovation hubs to companies and commercial or cultural venues in the surrounding city.

    NSLC states that it is not sponsored by Duke University and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Columbia University.

    Business and Entrepreneurship FAQs

    The simulations cover product or service development, finance, marketing, operations, industry analysis, branding and public relations.

    Students work in teams to develop an original business concept and deliver a persuasive presentation to a panel of investors.

    Entrepreneurs, including Inc. 5000 founders, provide real-time feedback on how students can improve their business plans.

    Yes. Workshops address personality styles, communication, listening, resilience and empathy alongside professional skills such as networking and public speaking.

    High-school participants live in supervised campus dormitories, usually with one or two roommates and peers in their age range.

    Tuition covers housing, on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, trips, tours, activities and transport for off-campus programme events.

    Yes. Campus dining services can accommodate dietary allergies and restrictions when families complete the dietary information in the student profile.

    No. A separate one-credit American University online course is available for an additional fee and is completed outside the residential programme dates.

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    Sean Stevens

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    Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, programme quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.

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