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INTRO TO BUSINESS

One-Week Summer Business Program

Are you interested in a career in business? Do you see yourself becoming the next Steve Jobs? Would you like to learn about Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Franchises, Real Estate, Management, and Career Development? If so, the Introduction to Business course is perfect for you. 

Business schools can be some of the most competitive to get into, so don’t just rely on your stellar grades to get accepted. Take advantage of this opportunity to get an introduction to topics in business and add valuable credentials to your college applications.

In this one-week program, students will gain a broad understanding of basic business concepts and skills that form the foundation of college and MBA business programs. Through interactive case studies, project based-learning, interactive games, and developing business plans, students will be highly engaged while learning about important aspects of the industry. Class instructors who have worked as business professionals in various industries will provide students with first hand, real-world experience. The week will culminate in a business plan competition with students posing as professional investor judges. Students will apply what they learn during the course to creating and pitching their own business concepts.

Session 1: June 15th-19th, 2026
Babson College  | Greater Wellesley, MA

Session 2: July 20th-24th, 2026

Gann/Bentley | Waltham, MA

Session 3: August 3rd-7th

Greater Wellesley, MA

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The topics covered will include:

• How to be an entrepreneur
• Break-even analysis
• Financial statements
• Valuation analysis
• Marketing mix and target audience
• Franchising business model
• Real estate investing
• Business plan competition

In learning these topics, students will gain valuable skills such as oral presentation, collaboration, marketing, accounting and finance, and how to pitch a business concept. This program is perfect for students who are interested in a career in business, but don’t yet know which discipline to specialize in, because they will receive an introduction to many! Register now before seats are filled!

Past Instructor: Josh Hamermesh

Josh Hamermesh spent 25+ years in the corporate world as a business executive in the biotechnology, investment banking, and management consulting industries. Prior to beginning his business career, Josh spent a year playing professional basketball overseas after attending Amherst College and prior to graduating from Harvard Business School. Two years ago, Josh made a career transition to become a full-time high school business teacher and coach. He is currently a business teacher and assistant varsity basketball coach at Milton High School. Last summer, Josh taught several successful business classes for the Boston Leadership Institute that were highly engaging and received unanimous praise from them students. His professional basketball, coaching, and teaching, and mentorship experiences all epitomize his passion for sports, business, and making learning enjoyable.

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Student Comments

‘The program was well-structured and well-paced. The teacher was approachable and passionate about topics. There were lots of interesting games and activities as well as lectures. It was a really good program overall.’

‘This was my first time doing a program at BLI, and I really enjoyed it. I liked the combination of slideshows and interactive activities, games and videos. The variation helped me stay engaged.’

‘My teacher was excellent! He was always so enthusiastic and upbeat. He also was a wonderful explainer of topics and went into detail about everything. I loved this class!’

‘Our program drove us into the depths of the introduction of business, talking about the economy, interest, credit scores and more. I liked everything about the class and the teacher.’

Note: This page represents our best expectations for the program. Activities and instructors are subject to change. In such cases, similar activities and a comparably qualified instructor will be sought.


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