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Investigations in Business
This course provides students with an intensive introduction to the core business disciplines including strategy, marketing, innovation, finance, and economics. Students will then apply these ideas to a range of research assignments and creative projects on par with those seen in undergraduate and graduate-level business courses. In past summers, topics covered in the business course have included research analysis of real companies, case-study-based research, approaches to business strategy, entrepreneurship, creativity and leadership, organizational psychology, building a business plan, and other topics. Group work and development of communication and presentation skills are emphasized.
Session 2E (July 13 - August 8)
Age and grade requirements: 10th or 11th grade in Spring 2009, and age 15 - 17 on July 13, 2009.
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Topics in Business
This course provides students with a fun and engaging introduction to the core business disciplines including strategy, marketing, innovation, finance and economics. Students will then apply these ideas to a range of research assignments and creative projects. In past summers, topics covered in the business course have included research analysis of real companies, case-study-based research, approaches to business strategy, entrepreneurship, creativity and leadership, organizational psychology, building a business plan, and other topics. Group work and development of communication and presentation skills are emphasized.
Session 1 (June 21 - July 10)
Age and grade requirements: 9th or 10th grade in Spring 2009, and age 14 - 16 on June 21, 2009.
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Topics in Economics
In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of select fields in economics. Students will learn how to view the world from the perspective of an economist, with emphasis on market economies. College-level concepts are introduced through readings, discussion, and problem sets, allowing students to make connections to current real-world economic issues. Topics of study may include micro- or macro-level concepts, global economics, finance, comparative economics, behavioral economics, public policy, game theory, or others.
Session 1 (June 21 - July 10)
Age and grade requirements: 9th or 10th grade in Spring 2009, and age 14 - 16 on June 21, 2009.
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