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Imperial College London, London, UK

Industry-Led Future CEO Programme for High School Students at Imperial College London Campus

Delivered on a secure university campus in South Kensington, the programme provides 24/7 residential supervision, vetted staff, and clear safeguarding so students are supported at all times. Accommodation is a short walk from classrooms, and comprehensive travel insurance is included

age icon 13-18 years old

time icon 2 weeks

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Choose your preferred session from the options below and submit your details in order to complete your booking.

July - Boarding

Start 7/20/2026
End 8/1/2026
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $9,792

July - Day

Start 7/21/2026
End 7/31/2026
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $5,995

Course Description: Industry-Led Future CEO Programme for High School Students at Imperial College London Campus

Step into the world of business this summer. Over two weeks, you'll master business fundamentals, develop strategic thinking, and experience real financial markets and entrepreneurship. This isn't theory-based learning—it's practical, hands-on business where you analyse companies, build business plans, construct marketing campaigns, and understand what it takes to lead.

The camp balances structured lectures on economics, strategy, marketing, and corporate finance with intensive practical workshops in business planning, financial modelling, and leadership skills. You'll spend a full day in London's financial district conducting a trading simulation and exploring how global markets work, gaining rare exposure to professional financial practice. By the end of two weeks, you'll have built business plans, analysed real companies, experienced financial trading, and confirmed whether business is your path.

Cultural exploration includes guided tours of London's highlights and a day trip to Cambridge to experience university life firsthand.

Outcomes: Certificate of completion, detailed tutor report highlighting your business and analytical skills, and a recommendation letter from the camp director for university applications.

Student Feedback: 100% of participants found tutors knowledgeable and classes engaging; 100% would recommend the camp to others.

📍 Location & Campus Experience

The camp takes place at Imperial College London in South Kensington—located in the heart of London's business and financial district.

Your Base:

  • Undergraduate accommodation at Prince's Gardens, Watts Way, South Kensington, London, SW7 1BA

  • Modern student halls with ensuite rooms

  • Walking distance from all teaching facilities

  • 20 miles from London Heathrow Airport with excellent transport links

  • Close to world-class museums, cultural institutions, and London's iconic landmarks

  • Minutes from London's financial quarter and major business institutions

Why This Location Matters: You won't just study business—you'll live and work in the business capital of Europe. The South Kensington campus sits minutes from the City of London, where global financial markets operate, multinational corporations have headquarters, and business innovation happens. You'll experience what it feels like to be a first-year business student, attending lectures at a prestigious institution, visiting financial trading floors, and exploring a vibrant international business community in the world's leading financial centre.

💼 The CEO Experience

This is a work experience simulation camp, not a classroom course. You'll work alongside business professionals and academics in a blend of lectures, practical workshops, case studies, and real-world business simulations that gives you genuine insight into business careers and business education.

What Makes This Different:

  • Learn from academics and business professionals across key business disciplines

  • Analyse real companies using strategic and financial frameworks

  • Build business plans and pitch ideas like entrepreneurs

  • Experience financial trading simulations on real market data

  • Develop marketing campaigns and understand competitive strategy

  • Understand corporate finance, valuation, and investor relations

  • Network with business leaders and entrepreneurs

  • Confirm your commitment to business through practical, hands-on work

📅 Camp Dates & Duration

Summer 2026:

  • Arrival: Sunday

  • Arrive anytime (morning or afternoon preferred)

  • Check-in from 3:00 PM onwards

  • Room access from 3:00 PM onwards

  • Welcome dinner and orientation

  • Departure: Saturday

  • Depart anytime

  • Room checkout by 10:00 AM

  • Luggage storage available if needed

  • Duration: 2 weeks (12 days of programming)

🎓 Business Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

Core Business Disciplines Covered:

  • Economics Fundamentals – Basics of economics, how markets work, economic principles applied to business

  • Business Structure & Operations – How businesses are structured, business lifecycle, operational efficiency, debottlenecking

  • Business Strategy – Strategic thinking, competitive analysis, strategic assessment, case studies of major companies (Tesla, Nokia)

  • Marketing – Introduction to marketing, marketing campaigns, competitive positioning, constructing marketing strategies

  • Corporate Finance – Financial fundamentals, company valuation, financial markets, investor types, accounting and reporting

  • Entrepreneurship – Starting a business, business planning, fundraising, pitching to investors, building budgets

  • Advanced Business Topics – Mergers and acquisitions, corporate turnarounds, CEO skills, financial crises, corporate scandals and lessons learned

  • Leadership & Personal Development – Self-management, goal setting, soft skills for business leaders

Practical Skills Development:

  • Strategic company analysis and competitive assessment

  • Business plan development and financial projections

  • Marketing campaign design and competitive strategy

  • Financial modelling and company valuation

  • Pitch development and investor presentations

  • Budget construction and financial planning

  • Financial trading and market understanding

  • Case study analysis and business problem-solving

  • Leadership and decision-making skills

  • Entrepreneurial thinking and opportunity identification

Learning Outcomes:

By camp conclusion, you will:

  • Understand fundamental economic and business principles

  • Analyse companies using strategic and financial frameworks

  • Understand how businesses are structured and operate

  • Develop and pitch business plans

  • Understand marketing strategy and competitive positioning

  • Understand corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets

  • Have experience with financial trading simulations

  • Understand entrepreneurship and startup development

  • Understand mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring

  • Analyse business cases and real-world corporate scenarios

  • Have concrete examples of business analysis to discuss in interviews

  • Demonstrate strategic thinking through case study work

  • Confirm your commitment to business through practical experience

  • Build professional networks with business leaders and entrepreneurs

🗓️ Your Two-Week Camp Timetable

Camp Duration: 2-week residential

This is a sample timetable based on last year's camp. The 2026 schedule will follow a similar structure, with confirmed instructors and room allocations provided at check-in.

Classes run from 10:00 AM to 4:50 PM daily, with breakfast, lunch breaks, and free time built in. Evening activities and cultural excursions are scheduled most nights and weekends.

Week 1 Overview:

Day 1 (Arrival): Course orientation and business fundamentals

  • Course orientation

  • Introduction to the business course

  • Basics of economics

  • How a business is structured

  • Business lifecycle: from start-up to closure

  • Case study: Nokia

  • Southbank tour (London cultural exploration)

Day 2: Business strategy and operations

  • Introduction to business strategy

  • Tesla business strategy case study

  • Strategic assessment of companies

  • Business operations

  • Debottlenecking case study

  • Guest speaker (business professional)

  • Local area tour

Day 3: Marketing and competitive strategy

  • Introduction to marketing

  • Marketing campaigns and competitive positioning

  • Constructing a marketing campaign

  • Guest speaker sessions on marketing and brand strategy

  • Quiz night and evening activities

Day 4: Full-day industry experience

  • Day in Industry: Financial London

  • Financial London walking tour

  • Amplify trading simulation (real market data)

  • Guest speaker from financial sector

  • Networking with finance professionals

Day 5: London museums and cultural exploration

  • Science Museum

  • V&A Museum

Day 6 (Weekend): Cambridge University tour

  • Walking tour of historic college buildings

  • Punting on the River Cam

Week 2 Overview:

Day 7: Corporate finance and investor relations

  • Basics of corporate finance

  • Company valuation frameworks

  • Financial markets and types of investors

  • Growing a company strategies

  • Planning, reporting, and introduction to accounting

  • Investor relations and press conference simulation

Day 8: Entrepreneurship and business planning

  • Starting up a business

  • Constructing a business plan

  • Fundraising and pitching to investors

  • Insights from the industry (entrepreneurs and business leaders)

  • Building a budget

  • Final project preparation

Day 9: Advanced business topics and leadership

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and financing

  • Corporate turnarounds and restructuring

  • What it takes to be a CEO (soft and technical skills)

  • Financial crises and their lessons

  • Learning from corporate scandals (Enron, Lehman, Theranos)

  • Self-management and goal setting

  • Launch of Global Space Design Competition

  • Company team formations

Day 10: Final projects and presentations

  • Global Space Design Competition company work sessions

  • Team presentations and competition

Day 11: Final projects and career exploration

  • Global Space Design Competition company work sessions

  • Final presentations and competition

  • Career exploration sessions (Medicine, Engineering, Social Science, or University Prep)

  • Preparation for gala dinner

Day 12 (Departure): Celebration and departure

  • Gala Dinner and Graduation Ceremony

  • Certificate, tutor report, and recommendation letter presentation

  • Checkout and airport transfers

Sample Daily Structure:

  • 09:00 – Breakfast

  • 10:00–16:50 – Lectures, workshops, case studies, and practical business work (with lunch break 12:50–14:00)

  • 16:50–18:30 – Free time

  • 18:30–19:00 – Dinner

  • 19:00–21:30 – Evening activities (quiz nights, guest speakers, cultural tours, company work)

  • 21:45–22:30 – Evening sign-in

Key Camp Content:

  • Economics fundamentals and how markets work

  • Business structure and operational efficiency

  • Strategic thinking and competitive analysis

  • Tesla and Nokia case studies

  • Marketing campaigns and brand positioning

  • Financial markets and investor types

  • Company valuation and financial modelling

  • Corporate finance and accounting

  • Entrepreneurship and business planning

  • Fundraising and investor pitches

  • Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring

  • CEO skills and leadership development

  • Learning from corporate crises and scandals

  • Financial trading simulation

  • Full day in London's financial district

  • Guest speakers from leading businesses

  • Quiz nights, guest speakers, and business networking

  • London museums (Science Museum, V&A)

  • Cambridge University tour

  • Final business projects and Global Space Design Competition

This isn't a holiday. This is real business education with authentic learning outcomes.

🏠 Accommodation & Residential Experience

Location: Prince's Gardens halls of residence, Imperial College London, South Kensington

You'll stay in modern undergraduate student accommodation at the heart of Imperial College, giving you authentic university living experience.

Room Details:

  • Ensuite bedrooms with toilet, shower, and wash basin

  • Twin rooms by default (sharing with another student of same gender and age group)

  • Single room option available: £780 additional charge for guaranteed single occupancy (per 2-week camp)

  • Bed, work desk, chair, and wardrobe with hangers

  • Desk fan (note: rooms are not air-conditioned)

  • Complimentary toiletries provided

  • Towels and bed linen provided (changed approximately every 3 days)

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout accommodation

  • Laundry facilities available (laundry credits purchased via mobile app)

Room Security:

  • Personal belongings are at your own risk

  • No safety deposit boxes available

  • Keep windows securely closed and rooms locked

  • Residential team available 24/7 for support

On-Campus Facilities:

  • Multiple study areas and libraries

  • Business classroom and simulation facilities

  • Computer labs with financial software

  • Sports facilities

  • Cafes and dining options

  • Direct access to South Kensington's cultural institutions

🍽️ Meals & Dining

What's Included:

  • Breakfast – Daily, served in accommodation or nearby campus venues

  • Dinner – Daily, served in accommodation or campus dining facilities

  • Multiple dietary options including vegetarian meals

Lunch:

  • Not included in camp fee

  • Optional lunch vouchers available for purchase

  • On-campus cafes and restaurants available (card payments only—cash not accepted)

  • Recommended spending: £15–20 per day for meals, snacks, and activities

Dietary Requirements:

Please inform us of any dietary preferences, allergies, or restrictions when you book. We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free meals.

🚍 Getting to Prince's Gardens

From London Airports:

Heathrow Airport (Recommended)

  • Heathrow Express to Paddington (every 15 minutes) → Underground Circle line to South Kensington

  • OR Piccadilly line direct from Heathrow to South Kensington

  • Journey time: 50 minutes

Gatwick Airport

  • Gatwick Express to Victoria (every 15 minutes) → Underground District or Circle line to South Kensington

  • Journey time: 50 minutes

London City Airport

  • DLR to Canning Town → Jubilee line → Change to Piccadilly line to South Kensington

  • Journey time: 40 minutes

Stansted Airport

  • Stansted Express to Liverpool Street (every 15 minutes) → Underground Circle line to South Kensington

  • Journey time: 90 minutes

From Campus:

  • Nearest Underground stations: South Kensington and Gloucester Road (both <10 minutes walk)

  • Lines: District, Circle, and Piccadilly

  • Access to anywhere in London via Underground network

  • Walking distance to the City of London and financial district

Airport Transfer Service:

  • Professional airport transfer available

  • Cost: £175 each way

  • Must be pre-booked in advance

  • Only provided to students who have made prior reservations

By Car:

  • Street parking is pay-and-display for limited periods

  • Postcode for sat-nav: SW7 2BX

📦 What to Bring

Essential Documents:

  • Passport and visa documents

  • Travel insurance documents (required)

  • Copies of any prescription medications

Technology (Essential):

  • Laptop – essential for business analysis and coursework

  • Laptop charger

  • Smartphone – required for emergency contact and Microsoft Teams updates

  • UK power adapter (if needed)

Academic Materials:

  • Stationery (pens, paper, notebook for lectures)

  • Calculator (useful for financial analysis)

Medical & Personal:

  • Any prescribed medications (bring enough for 2+ weeks)

  • Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, sunscreen)

  • Water bottle

  • Any required medical devices or equipment

Clothing (British Summer is Unpredictable):

  • T-shirts and shorts for warm days

  • Light sweaters or jackets for cooler evenings

  • Jeans, shorts, or skirts

  • Comfortable walking shoes for campus and local exploration

  • Athletic clothes for sports activities

  • Raincoat or umbrella

  • Hat or cap for sun protection

  • Pyjamas/sleepwear

  • Undergarments and socks

  • Casual outfit for social events

  • Smart casual or business attire for guest speakers and industry day (smart trousers/skirt, shirt, or business dress recommended)

  • Formal attire for graduation ceremony

Optional:

  • Portable umbrella

  • Backpack or bag for carrying items around campus

  • Spending money: £15–20 per day recommended for lunch, snacks, activities, and personal items

💼 Business Practice & Medical Requirements

Important Information for Your Safety:

Please inform us before arrival of:

  • Any medical conditions

  • Allergies (food, environmental, medication)

  • Mental health conditions

  • Any prescription medications

Medication Protocol:

  • You must bring your own medications

  • Bring a copy of your prescription

  • We cannot provide any medication, including over-the-counter drugs

  • You must bring sufficient medication for the entire 2-week period

  • Parental consent required for purchasing over-the-counter medication

  • Inform residential team at check-in if you need assistance with medication administration or storage

Professional & Safety Protocols:

  • All practical work is supervised by trained professionals

  • Safety induction mandatory for all participants

  • Professional business ethics and conduct codes apply

  • Proper professional conduct required during all business activities

All medical information is treated with strict confidentiality and only shared with authorised personnel.

🛡️ Supervision & Safeguarding

24/7 Residential Team:

  • Available at all times for support and supervision

  • Professional staff trained in safeguarding and pastoral care

  • Immediate response to any concerns or emergencies

  • Regular check-ins on wellbeing

Exeat Procedures (Time Away from Campus):

If parents/guardians wish to take students out after classes or in the evening:

  • Exeat form must be completed 24 hours in advance

  • Request submitted to residential team

  • Supervision and safety protocols maintained

Rules & Conduct:

We run friendly, relaxed camps with clear expectations. Rules exist to ensure safety and a positive learning environment. Breaking rules may result in dismissal from the residential camp (though continuation on a non-residential basis may be possible). More details provided at check-in.

🌍 Visa & Immigration Requirements

Do You Need a Visa?

If you are not a British or Irish national and don't hold immigration status permitting study, you'll need:

  • Standard Visitor Visa, OR

  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) (depending on your nationality)

Check the UK Government website to confirm which applies to you.

We Can Help:

  • We'll issue an official acceptance letter for your visa application

  • Present this letter at the border if required

Important:

  • We're not responsible if your visa application is rejected

  • We're not responsible if applications arrive late

  • Standard cancellation policy applies to visa-related delays

  • All students must comply with UK immigration requirements

📋 Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodation

Q: Can I have a single room?

A: Yes. Twin rooms are provided by default, but you can request a single ensuite room. There's an additional charge of £780 for guaranteed single occupancy per 2-week camp.

Q: What if I arrive before check-in time?

A: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM on arrival day. If you arrive earlier, please contact us in advance to arrange early access if possible.

Q: Can I store luggage after checkout?

A: Yes. On departure day, you must vacate your room by 10:00 AM, but you can store luggage for the day if needed.

Q: Are rooms air-conditioned?

A: No, but each room has a desk fan available. British summers are generally mild.

Q: Is there laundry service?

A: There's a laundry room available for self-service. Laundry credits are purchased via a mobile app, and our residential team will help you set this up.

Meals & Dietary Requirements

Q: What about vegetarian, vegan, or allergen-free meals?

A: We can accommodate all dietary preferences and requirements. Inform us when booking or at check-in.

Q: Can I use cash to buy lunch on campus?

A: No. On-campus cafes and restaurants accept card payments only. Bring a debit/credit card. Alternatively, purchase optional lunch vouchers in advance.

Q: How much spending money should I bring?

A: We recommend £15–20 per day for lunch (if not purchasing vouchers), snacks, shopping, and activities.

Academic Camp

Q: Is this a work experience or internship?

A: We're an immersive simulation provider. We blend workshops with business professionals, lectures, and practical training that simulates real business work. You'll work with professionals in realistic scenarios but in a controlled, educational setting. It's not paid employment, but it's authentic professional insight.

Q: Will I get hands-on business experience?

A: Yes! You'll analyse real companies, build business plans, conduct financial trading simulations, develop marketing campaigns, and participate in financial decision-making. The industry day gives you direct experience in London's financial district.

Q: What if I'm not sure business is for me?

A: That's exactly why you should do this camp! Many students confirm their passion for business—but some discover they prefer a different business specialism, and others find that business isn't their path. All outcomes are valuable. This camp helps you make an informed decision before committing to a 3-year business degree.

Q: Can I get university credit for this?

A: No, this camp carries no UCAS points. However, read the section below on why that's actually better for your university applications.

Safety & Supervision

Q: Who supervises students?

A: Our 24/7 residential team supervises all activities. Academic sessions are led by academics and business professionals with appropriate student-to-staff ratios for safety and learning.

Q: What if I need to leave during the camp?

A: Contact the residential team immediately. Dismissal for rule-breaking may result in camp termination without refund (though non-residential continuation may be available).

Q: What if I have a medical emergency?

A: Our residential team is trained in first aid. For serious emergencies, we'll contact emergency services immediately and notify parents/guardians. Ensure you have travel insurance covering medical emergencies.

Travel & Transport

Q: Which airport should I fly into?

A: London Heathrow is recommended. Journey time: 50 minutes. Gatwick also works well (50 minutes). Stansted is possible but takes longer (90 minutes).

Q: Do you provide airport transfers?

A: Yes, but only if pre-booked. Cost: £175 each way. You can also use public transport (cheaper, direct Underground access). Book transfers in advance if you want this service.

Q: Can my parents stay near campus?

A: Yes, South Kensington has many hotels and accommodation options nearby. Your parents can explore London while you're in the camp.

Technology

Q: Do I need a laptop?

A: Yes, essential. Bring a laptop with charger. You'll need it for business analysis and coursework integral to the camp.

Q: Is Wi-Fi available?

A: Yes, free Wi-Fi throughout accommodation and campus.

Q: How do I get camp updates?

A: We use Microsoft Teams for notifications and updates. Install it before arrival. You'll also receive information via SMS and email.

Q: Should I bring a smartphone?

A: Yes, required for emergency contact. Bring a phone with a UK or international plan, or purchase a local SIM card. We can advise on this.

💰 Pricing & What's Included

What's Included in the Camp Fee:

  • Accommodation at Prince's Gardens, Imperial College (twin ensuite room)

  • Breakfast and dinner daily

  • All lectures, workshops, and hands-on business training

  • Full-day visit to London's financial district with trading simulation

  • All academic materials and resources

  • Access to financial software and business analysis tools

  • Certificate of completion

  • Detailed tutor report

  • Recommendation letter from camp director

  • Comprehensive travel insurance

  • Residential supervision and pastoral care (24/7)

  • Welcome and farewell events

  • Evening activities and weekend excursions (London tour, Cambridge visit, quiz night, guest speakers, sports)

What's NOT Included:

  • International flights (book separately)

  • Lunch (unless optional vouchers purchased)

  • Personal spending money

  • Airport transfers (£175 each way, available on request)

  • Single room upgrade (£780 additional, if requested)

  • Over-the-counter medications

  • Items of a personal nature

Single Room Upgrade: £780 (for guaranteed single occupancy)

Airport Transfers: £175 each way (pre-booking required)

Optional Lunch Vouchers: Available for purchase upon arrival (pricing on request)

🏠 Day Student Camp Option

Flexibility for Local Students

If you live within commuting distance of South Kensington, you can attend as a day student instead of residential. This allows local students to benefit from the core business camp while managing their own accommodation and meals.

What's Included for Day Students:

  • All lectures and workshops

  • All practical business sessions and analysis work

  • Access to the financial district industry day

  • Course materials and resources

  • Certificate of completion

  • Tutor report

  • Recommendation letter

What's Optional for Day Students:

  • Evening activities (quiz nights, guest speakers, competitions)

  • Weekend excursions (Cambridge, museums, London tours)

  • Accommodation (obviously—you'll stay at home)

  • Meals (except optional lunch vouchers)

Meals for Day Students:

  • Breakfast: Not included (eat at home before arriving)

  • Lunch: NOT included in day student package, but optional lunch vouchers available for £120 (provides access to campus cafes and restaurants for the full 2-week period)

  • Dinner: Not included (eat at home after departing campus)

Daily Schedule for Day Students:

  • Arrive by 10:00 AM for morning sessions

  • Participate in all academic content (lectures, workshops, business work)

  • Depart by 5:00 PM or after evening activities (if attending)

  • No mandatory evening participation (but welcome to attend optional activities)

Cost Difference:

Day student fees will be significantly lower than residential fees (no accommodation, meals not included).

Important Notes:

  • Day students must arrange their own travel to/from South Kensington

  • Day students have the option to attend evening activities and weekend excursions at additional cost

  • Day students are welcome to participate in social events and networking (optional)

  • The full-day financial district visit is included for day students

  • Final projects and graduation ceremony are included for day students

Is Day Student Option Right for You?

Day student option works best if you:

  • Live within 1 hour of South Kensington

  • Prefer to maintain your normal living arrangements

  • Want the core business training and hands-on work without the residential experience

  • Have family or personal commitments that make residential attendance difficult

For the full immersive experience—living as a university student, 24/7 peer community, evening activities, cultural excursions—the residential camp is recommended.

🎯 Beyond UCAS Points: Why This Camp Matters for Your University Application

This camp carries no UCAS points. And that's exactly why it's valuable for top university applications.

Russell Group universities—Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE—don't base offers on total UCAS point counts. They prioritise specific A-Level grades in subjects relevant to your course. Small UCAS point qualifications (8-16 points) are "generally not significant for top-tier university admissions," according to official UCAS guidance.

What top universities actually value:

  • Depth of business knowledge – Engagement with complex business and financial concepts

  • Genuine passion – Evidence you've explored business beyond the classroom

  • Practical experience – Understanding what business practice actually involves

  • Concrete examples for your personal statement and interviews

  • Confirmed commitment – Clarity that this is the right path for you

  • Strategic thinking – Demonstrating analytical capability and business judgment

Rather than chasing generic UCAS points, this camp gives you:

  • Two weeks of immersive practical experience working with academics and business professionals

  • Authentic business skills (financial analysis, strategic thinking, business planning, marketing strategy)

  • Real business environments – visiting financial trading floors and London's business district

  • Tangible achievements to discuss in interviews: "I built a business plan that," "I analysed Tesla's strategy," "I conducted a financial trading simulation," "I developed a marketing campaign"

  • Clarity and confidence that business is genuinely your calling

  • Professional networks with business leaders and entrepreneurs you can reference in applications

Top universities look for students who are truly passionate about their subject and have explored it deeply. This camp demonstrates that commitment far more effectively than extra UCAS points ever could.

As official UCAS guidance states:

"Choosing a course that is intellectually challenging and relevant to your ambitions will have a much greater impact than one that simply adds a few extra UCAS points. Top universities look for students who are truly passionate about their subject. Exploring it beyond the classroom will not only strengthen your application but also help you confirm that it's the right path for you."

This camp does exactly that.

🌟 Programme Highlights

  • Learn from academics and business professionals across key business disciplines

  • Analyse real companies using strategic and financial frameworks

  • Build business plans and pitch ideas to investors

  • Conduct financial trading simulations on real market data

  • Develop marketing campaigns and understand competitive positioning

  • Understand corporate finance, company valuation, and investor relations

  • Learn from case studies of major companies (Tesla, Nokia) and corporate crises

  • Full-day visit to London's financial district with trading simulation

  • Attend guest speakers from leading businesses and financial institutions

  • Explore world-class museums in London (Science Museum, V&A)

  • Experience university life with Cambridge University tour

  • Work on collaborative business projects from planning to presentation

  • Attend formal graduation ceremony with gala dinner

  • Receive certificate of completion, detailed tutor report, and recommendation letter

  • Build friendships with ambitious international students interested in business

  • 24/7 pastoral support and supervision

  • Stay in Imperial College halls like a real university student

💡 Why Choose This Camp

For Serious Business Applicants

If you're applying to business at top universities, you need more than grades. You need to demonstrate commitment, practical business knowledge, and clarity that business is your calling. This two-week intensive does that.

For Students Considering Business But Not Certain

Worried you might not actually like business once you're doing it? This camp helps you find out. Many students confirm their passion for business—others discover they prefer a different business specialism—and others find that business isn't their path. All outcomes are valuable. Better to know now than after a £30,000+ business degree.

For Students Who Want to Stand Out in Interviews

Business universities interview hundreds of students with A* grades. What differentiates you? Concrete business experience. Being able to say "I built a business plan that," "I analysed Tesla's competitive strategy," "I conducted a financial trading simulation," "I developed a marketing campaign" immediately sets you apart.

For Students Who Want Real Professional Insight

You'll learn from academics and business professionals who actually work in finance, strategy, and entrepreneurship, not from teachers reciting textbooks. You'll understand the reality of business practice—both the rewarding and challenging aspects.

For Students Looking for Authentic University Experience

Living in Imperial College halls, attending lectures at a prestigious institution, visiting London's financial district, exploring the business hub of Europe—this gives you a genuine first taste of university life before you apply.

🏆 Overall Experience

The Future Business Leader camp is transformative. You'll arrive as an ambitious student with good grades wondering if business is genuinely for you. You'll leave with:

  • Confirmed passion for business (or clarity that a different path is right)

  • Tangible business skills and practical experience

  • Concrete stories to tell in university interviews

  • A detailed letter from a business professional supporting your application

  • Friendships with fellow ambitious business students from around the world

  • Confidence in your next steps

Two weeks. Multiple business disciplines. Real business analysis. Financial trading. Marketing strategy. Entrepreneurship. Corporate case studies. This isn't a summer holiday or a generic enrichment camp. It's the closest you'll get to business education before actually starting a business degree.

By the end of this camp, you won't just be applying to business universities—you'll be ready for them.

📞 Get Started

Location: Prince's Gardens, Imperial College London

Age Range: 13–18 years old

Duration: 2 weeks residential (or flexible day student option)

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