Business Summer Program in Milan

Course Description: Business Summer Program in Milan

| Language: English (B1+ recommended)

Location: Milan + Northern Italy business districts | Accommodation: Modern student residence in Milan

Step into Italy’s most dynamic business capital for an intensive two-week experience designed for ambitious teens who want to explore business, entrepreneurship, leadership, management, and innovation—not just in theory, but inside real companies.

Based in Milan, the heart of Italy’s financial and corporate world, this programme introduces students to the strategic mindset behind “Made in Italy” excellence—how Italian companies blend craftsmanship, design, culture, leadership, and global strategy to compete internationally. With a balance of structured learning, practical labs, and direct industry exposure, students gain a clear understanding of how modern businesses are built, managed, and scaled.

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🎓 Programme Overview

This business summer programme combines:

• 30 hours of academic learning (management foundations + strategic frameworks)

• 30 hours of practical laboratories and industry immersion (workshops, applied activities, company visits, executive insights)

Students learn core business concepts, then apply them immediately through hands-on labs and a final group project shaped around a real-world business challenge. The result is a practical, confidence-building experience—ideal for students considering future study in business, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or management.

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📚 What You’ll Study

✅ Theoretical Foundations (Business Modules)

Students explore key pillars of modern management through interactive lessons and case-based discussions:

• Introduction to Business Management & Entrepreneurship

  Understanding what makes a business work: value creation, customers, revenue models, and decision-making.

• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset

  How leaders think, communicate, and build teams—plus entrepreneurial habits like initiative, resilience, and opportunity spotting.

• Strategy, Internationalisation & Finance

  How companies grow across borders, compete globally, manage resources, and make financially sound decisions.

• Supply Chain, Sustainability & Operations

  How products/services are delivered efficiently and ethically—covering production, logistics, sustainability, and quality control.

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🧠 Practical Learning & Industry Experience

✅ Hands-On Labs & Workshops

Practical sessions turn theory into skills. Students work in teams on activities such as:

• business model design and innovation sprints

• branding and positioning exercises

• strategy simulations and leadership case challenges

• teamwork and presentation training

• problem-solving workshops based on real business scenarios

🏢 Company Visits & Executive Meetings

A major strength of the programme is its industry immersion. Students participate in guided visits and structured learning experiences across Northern Italy—offering exposure to sectors often associated with Italian excellence, such as:

• luxury and fashion

• automotive and manufacturing

• design and creative industries

• hospitality and premium service brands

• jewelry, watchmaking, and craftsmanship-driven industries

• technology and innovation hubs

Visits typically include guided tours, business talks, and Q&A sessions to help students understand how leadership, strategy, culture, and operations come together inside real organisations.

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🧩 Final Group Project

Throughout the programme, students build toward a capstone experience:

• teams work on a realistic business challenge (e.g., growth strategy, market entry, sustainability adaptation, branding repositioning, customer experience design)

• students produce a structured solution and pitch

• the project culminates in a final presentation—building confidence, communication skills, and strategic thinking under time constraints

This is a strong outcome for students who want tangible academic and personal development within a short programme.

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🌟 Why Students Choose This Programme

✔ Learn business where it happens — in Italy’s economic capital

✔ Understand “Made in Italy” excellence — design, quality, culture, and strategy in one model

✔ Meet business leaders — direct insight from executives and entrepreneurs

✔ Build leadership skills — decision-making, teamwork, and practical communication

✔ Apply learning immediately — labs + real business challenges

✔ Cultural enrichment — business education paired with Italian lifestyle and city discovery

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🌍 Cultural & Business Excursions

Outside the classroom, students experience Milan and its cultural identity as a business and design capital:

• curated city discovery experiences (landmarks, districts, architecture, cultural sites)

• visits to creative spaces, museums, and design-focused neighbourhoods

• structured networking moments and international community building

• guided experiences that connect Italian culture to business thinking (design, service, craftsmanship, branding)

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🏨 Accommodation in Milan

Students stay in a modern student residence designed for comfort, independence, and safety.

📍 Aparto Residence – Milan (Residential Option)

• Single studio rooms with private bathroom & kitchenette

• modern communal spaces for study and social life

• amenities may include gym, cinema rooms, and dedicated study areas

• 24/7 supervision with dedicated staff support

This setup supports independence while still maintaining a structured, supervised environment appropriate for ages 15–18.

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🍽️ Meals & Nutrition (Residential Students)

Residential students receive full-board catering:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily

• balanced Mediterranean-style meals to support energy and focus

• dietary needs accommodated when communicated in advance:

  vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, and religious requirements

• meals served in a safe, supervised setting, supporting wellbeing and routine

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🕰️ A Typical Weekday Schedule (Mon–Fri)

A structured rhythm designed to balance learning, hands-on practice, and cultural experience:

• 07:30 Wake up

• 08:30–09:30 Breakfast 🍽️

• 10:00–11:00 Lesson 1

• 11:15–11:30 Break

• 11:30–12:45 Lesson 2

• 12:45–13:45 Lunch

• 13:45–15:15 Lab / Workshop (applied learning)

• 15:15–15:30 Break

• 15:30–16:30 Lab / Business activity

• 17:00–19:00 Excursions / Cultural programme 🌍

• 19:00–20:00 Dinner 🍝

• 20:00–22:30 Evening social programme 🎉

• 23:00 Lights out 🌙

(Exact scheduling may vary depending on company visit timings and travel logistics.)

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🧳 Key Programme Days

Arrival Day (Sunday):

Students arrive, check in, settle into residence, and attend a welcome session + programme briefing.

Excursion / Industry Days:

Some days may run longer due to company visits outside central Milan—these are a highlight of the experience and are carefully supervised.

Departure Day (Saturday):

Check-out after breakfast, with staff support for scheduled transfers.

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✈️ Travel & Transfers

Nearest airports:

• Milan Malpensa (MXP)

• Milan Bergamo (BGY)

• Milan Linate (LIN)

Group transfers are available within set arrival/departure windows.

Airport Transfer Fees (Optional)

• MXP: €100 one-way / €200 return

• BGY: €100 one-way / €200 return

• LIN: €50 one-way / €100 return

All transfers are supervised to support student safety and smooth arrival/departure.

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➕ Additional Services

🎓 Individual College Counselling Session: €200

Helpful for students who want guidance on future study pathways, profile building, or planning for university applications.

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🎓 Certification & Visa Support

• Certificate awarded upon completion (useful for academic portfolios and personal development records)

• Visa support letters available for international students who require documentation for travel

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🚀 The Takeaway

This programme is ideal for students who want a meaningful summer experience that builds real skills—leadership, business thinking, teamwork, and communication—while gaining rare access to the business culture behind Italy’s global success story.