Business: Mini MBA at Earlscliffe Summer School for Young Adults

Course Description: Business: Mini MBA at Earlscliffe Summer School for Young Adults

Earlscliffe

Located in the seaside town of Folkestone, Kent—just 54 minutes from London—Earlscliffe is an independent sixth form college during the year and transforms into a vibrant international summer school in partnership with SBC and Dukes Education.

Part of our College Pathways this programme offers students the chance to explore academic subjects in depth while enjoying a lively summer school experience. With 20 hours of lessons each week, courses are enriched by collaborative and communicative project work that mirrors real-world contexts. A varied social programme, excursions, and evening events bring students together, creating opportunities for friendships and fun beyond their studies.

What's Included

• 20 hours of tuition per week

• Maximum class size of 12 students

• Two full-day trips, including an excursion to Central London, plus a Saturday afternoon trip and one evening trip per week.

• Balanced programme including sports, arts and crafts, and cultural events

• End of course report and certificate

• Accommodation and all meals included

• Comprehensive Travel Insurance

Course Description

The Mini-MBA at Earlscliffe gives you an introduction to the principles of business and management in an intensive two-week format. It is designed for students who want to understand how organisations operate, how leaders make decisions and how businesses succeed in competitive markets.

The course covers the fundamentals of strategy, marketing, finance and operations. You’ll study business cases, analyse data and apply concepts to scenarios that mirror real challenges faced by companies today.

Practical work is central. You’ll prepare and deliver pitches, respond to case simulations and take part in workshops that test your ability to think clearly under pressure. These sessions help you practise decision-making, problem-solving and presentation skills in a business context.

Collaboration is built into the programme. You’ll work in teams to develop business ideas, draft plans and present your recommendations, gaining experience of the teamwork that drives professional life.

Completing the Mini-MBA at Earlscliffe equips you with knowledge and skills that are transferable to any career in business and management. It gives you insight into how organisations function and prepares you to take the next steps in your academic or professional journey.

• Module 1: Principles of Business and Management

• Module 2: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Module 3: Strategy and Decision-Making

Key Learning Objectives

• Build a foundation in business and management: Study finance, marketing, operations and strategy to understand how organisations are structured and run.

• Practise entrepreneurial thinking: Learn how to recognise opportunities, design business plans and develop innovative solutions to commercial challenges.

• Apply business knowledge to practical scenarios: Take part in simulations, case studies and group projects that reflect real-world decision-making.

• Strengthen leadership and teamwork skills: Work collaboratively with peers to develop, present and defend business ideas, building confidence in communication and leadership.

Benefits

• Fieldwork: Fieldwork takes learning beyond the classroom and into the city. With a tutor to guide you, you’ll explore locations linked to your subject, carry out research on site and test ideas through practical experiments. These sessions connect theory with real-world settings, giving you a chance to see your subject in action while developing observational and analytical skills.

• Academic Coaching: Throughout the course, you will receive academic coaching to support your learning journey. Our experienced tutors will provide personalised feedback, help you refine your study techniques, and guide you in developing the critical thinking skills necessary for success in your field.

• Certificate of Achievement & Reference Letter: You will receive a Certificate of Achievement, recognising the skills and knowledge gained during your studies. In addition, you may request a personalised Letter of Reference, highlighting your academic progress and engagement providing valuable support for future university or career applications.

Optional Extras

During summer, you can enhance your experience by choosing one or more of our optional extras which offer something for everyone, from paddle boarding to paintball and theatre to the magic of Harry Potter. Please note the experiences listed below are an optional extra and not part of the standard programme. These activities can be booked at an additional cost and spaces are limited.

Accommodation

The eight Victorian and Edwardian buildings on the Earlscliffe campus have been renovated to provide comfortable residential and learning spaces. Located in Folkestone’s West End, Earlscliffe is within walking distance of the beach and the Leas promenade. The town center, with its shops and high-speed train link to London St Pancras, is also nearby.

Earlscliffe offers students quality student residences. Girls and boys live in separate, supervised accommodations. Rooms are mostly twin with a few select single or triple rooms and all have en-suite WC and showers. The ‘in-town’ campus means that students can walk between their classes, to meals, accommodation, and activities with ease.

Meals are held in the dining room. We offer a varied menu with a mixture of British and international cuisine. Dietary requirements can be catered to upon special request in advance of your course.