College of Business Summer Institute

High School Summer Institute

The College of Business Summer Institute will familiarize high school students with the business discipline and careers, as well as exposure to the college experience in and out of the classroom through engaging and experiential learning projects.

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This four day/three night camp will introduce students to all aspects of business, while immersing them in campus life and what it looks like to be a K-State College of Business student. This intensive program encourages students to challenge their creative ideas and leadership skills through learning about the marketing, management, accounting, and finance functions within a business entity.

Students will also engage in team collaboration, discussions with K-State faculty members and peers, and trips to local businesses. On the last day of the camp, students will apply all of their learning and practice pitching their entrepreneurial ideas as part of an interdisciplinary Business Challenge.

Upon completion of the program, students will receive a certificate of completion, plus valuable resources and connections at the K-State College of Business, as well as other departments and programs across campus and within the community of Manhattan. After participating in the summer camp, participates will gain access to specialized events and future opportunities in the College of Business.

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When: Summer 2025

Applications for Summer 2025 have not opened, but more information and dates will be available in February. Applications should open in April.

Where

K-State College of Business in Manhattan, KS. Students will stay in the dorms on campus and participate in activities at the College of Business and across campus.

Who

High School students going into 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

Cost

With the help of funding from our generous donors, the cost of camp is only $75.00 (scholarships are available). Students from underrepresented communities and students who have overcome social or economic hardships are strongly encouraged to apply; however, all students are welcome to apply. All other educational, food, and boarding costs are covered by our donors. Special thanks to our lead sponsor, Koch Industries.

Scholarships

We do not want the $75 fee to be a barrier to student participation. Scholarship information can be requested by emailing ksucpb@ksu.edu.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Marcia Hornung or Megan Ronnebaum, ksucpb@ksu.edu, or 785.532.1305.