Future Entrepreneurs

This Program Is For

• Students interested in developing English language skills for business and entrepreneurship
• Students who want to experience the innovative start-up environment of Boston

Program Features

• Learn from expert guest speakers including real-life entrepreneurs connected to innovative businesses and professors from BU’s Questrom School of Business
• Visit Boston-area innovation centers like the Boston University’s BUild Lab, District Hall, Cambridge Innovation Center, Babson Summer Venture Showcase, etc.
• Develop language skills to present an elevator pitch for a new product or service
• Collaborate with a team to present your product or service as part of a Capstone Project

Curriculum

• Business Study: Learn about business concepts such as market research and validation, the entrepreneurial mindset, mergers and acquisitions, and more
• Language Study: Develop business language and communication skills such as collaborative brainstorming, presenting and selling a product or service, expressing and defending your ideas, public speaking, and more

Class Schedule

Students participate in morning CELOP business English classes 5 days per week. Field visits and guest speaker will take place in the morning or afternoon:

Program Requirements

Required Proficiency Level

• TOEFL 55, or
• IELTS 5.5, or
• TOEIC L&R 395, or
• Pearson Versant 60*

Admission Requirements

• Minimum age 17 years
• High school graduate