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The Program

The Chicago Booth Summer Business Scholars Program is designed to help you learn about business school and differentiate yourself from the crowd.

Set Yourself Apart

One of the top management education institutions in the world, we’ve taken the strengths of our MBA program and developed an intensive program during which you will:

  • study marketing, accounting, financial analysis, capital markets, and competitive strategy
  • attend lectures featuring Chicago Booth’s world-renowned faculty and alumni
  • visit major Chicago-area corporations representing a variety of industries
  • explore the Windy City, home to 30 Fortune 500 companies, a sparkling lakefront, world-class sports teams, stunning architecture, and a rich array of museums and the arts

Chicago Booth Is Different from Anything You’ve Experienced

Chicago Booth teaches people to apply the fundamentals of business to assess any challenge or opportunity. Our unique approach emphasizes using psychology, sociology, accounting, economics, and statistics to examine business issues. Our curriculum will give you the knowledge and tools you’ll need to think decisively and act confidently. You’ll gain the confidence that comes from:

  • learning breakthrough business thinking.
  • testing ideas from a variety of perspectives.
  • strengthening leadership abilities through collaborative projects.
  • understanding the market forces that drive business.
  • working effectively with a diverse group of people.
  • polishing your communication and presentation skills.
  • starting to build a network of bright, talented contacts.
Anja Simanic

"The program was three weeks of hard work, but it made us feels like there was nothing we couldn�t do. We were constantly excited about every single thing and looking forward to learning more."

2012 application is now available



Last Updated 9/27/10