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Industry Experience
Provides a comprehensive introduction to various professions. Suitable for students starting to consider their future careers and wishing to explore different professions.
Immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial spirit of San Francisco, a city at the forefront of global innovation and home to Silicon Valley. Students in this Entrepreneurship summer programme will stay at UC Berkeley, exploring key concepts such as startup creation, venture capital, and business innovation.
Through expert-led workshops, case studies, and visits to successful startups and venture capital firms, students will gain invaluable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. This programme is designed for ambitious students looking to build their business acumen and pursue future careers in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Learn more about Immerse Education’s summer schools in San Francisco.
Career Insights curriculum is designed to equip you with the industry experience and academic knowledge needed to excel in top professional environments worldwide.
In these two-hour sessions, Expert Industry Tutors guide participants through hands-on tasks that provide practical, real-world experience. Each session is designed to equip students with essential skills directly relevant to their chosen field, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks and gain confidence in industry-related skills.
These sessions cover vital areas such as career exploration, job search strategies, evaluating potential employers, crafting future CVs, and writing impactful cover letters. Each session aims to build a comprehensive skill set that supports participants on their professional journey.
Industry visits offer participants firsthand exposure to their field of interest. Through visits to local companies and on-site guest speaker sessions, students gain invaluable insights into the industry landscape and have the opportunity to network with professionals, helping them understand potential career paths.
Sample industry experiences: Silicon Valley Tour, Google HQ, Volvo Innovation
Each week, participants receive one-on-one sessions with their dedicated Expert Industry Tutor. These tailored meetings are designed to provide individual feedback and support, ensuring that each student receives guidance suited to their personal development goals.
Delve into the essentials of entrepreneurship, from starting a business to identifying unique opportunities and innovating within competitive markets. Learn from the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, exploring how they turned ideas into impactful ventures and the strategies they used to overcome challenges.
Master the art of creating a robust business strategy and business plan. This module takes you through market research, competitive analysis, and financial forecasting — critical steps for launching and sustaining a successful entrepreneurial venture. Discover how to develop a clear roadmap that turns your vision into a thriving business.
Explore how innovation fuels entrepreneurial success and how disruptive technologies are reshaping industries. In this module, you’ll study how entrepreneurs adapt to changing markets, capitalize on technological advancements, and drive positive disruption within their fields.
Refine your pitching skills as you develop and present your own business idea. This module brings together everything you’ve learned, guiding you in creating a compelling business plan to present to your peers. Gain valuable feedback on your strategy and execution, building confidence in your ability to attract investors and stakeholders.
Current undergraduate of the Imperial College London
Academic Insights Sydney
Our entrepreneurship tutors provide unparalleled support to future business leaders. Their own entrepreneurial successes and records of innovative thinking enable them to guide students through business planning, startup strategies, and leadership exercises. By sharing their own entrepreneurial journeys, they inspire students to think creatively and strategically; their personalised guidance ensures students are well-equipped to launch successful ventures. Tutors also help ESL students master business terminology crucial for global entrepreneurship.
Career Insights participants will hear from an influential guest speaker from a variety of inspiring backgrounds.
An experienced hostage negotiator who has worked on some of the highest profile and dangerous hostage situations across the world, including negotiating in war zones.
An ex-military officer and CEO of Midnight Runners – the world’s largest independent running community, he is also the founder of the Mogadishu Marathon, the country’s first since the outbreak of war.
A British adventurer who has successfully circumnavigated the globe, overcome huge obstacles and endured extreme conditions in remote environments, often alone for months at a time.
Our students secure places at the world’s best universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and MIT. Immerse prepares you to excel and stand out in highly competitive environments.
Students’ safety is our priority. All staff undergo rigorous background checks and safeguarding training, ensuring you can focus on your learning in a protected environment.
Accredited by Aegis and BAC, and recognised with top awards, Immerse Education is trusted for delivering world-class learning experiences.
Join a lifelong network of alumni and gain access to exclusive events, learning opportunities, and offers from our partners, keeping you connected long after your programme ends.
Learn from mentors who are current or former students at top universities. Their personalised guidance will give you the insight and support needed to thrive academically.
Get all the excitement of an In-Person Summer School and gain the 1-on-1 tutoring, Personal Research Project, Accreditation and all other benefits of Online Research programme, when you combine them together.
This summer school provides an excellent foundation in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy. You’ll leave with the skills needed to pursue university studies in business or entrepreneurship, and a deeper understanding of how to turn ideas into successful ventures. By the end of the programme, you’ll have the confidence and knowledge to navigate the entrepreneurial world and succeed in building your own business.
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