LeBow Summer Institutes

Innovative Summer Programs For Tomorrow’s Business Leaders

LeBow Summer Institutes
Held at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, LeBow Summer Institutes offer an introduction to business education through exceptional summer programs designed for outstanding high school students with an interest in business. LeBow Summer Institutes offer the opportunity to maximize and develop the business and leadership skills sought after by employers and college admissions officers.

Summer Economics Institute - Exploring the Real Deal Behind Markets and Policy
Economics is everywhere - from the impact of the Financial Crisis on the Global Economy to the pricing decisions related to the morning cup of coffee at Starbucks to the success of social networking sites such as Facebook. This engaging five-day program will allow you to learn about important concepts that will help you to understand the role that economics plays in your daily life.

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Camp Business - A Fun and Competitive Introduction to Business
*Commuter and residential options
LeBow College's Camp Business gives students the opportunity to learn the various dimensions of business in a fast-paced and exciting environment. Students get to experience a college campus, interact with current business students, and learn from Drexel University professors and local business leaders. Students will hone their business acumen and public speaking skills in a simulated business environment competition that culminates in a presentation to a board of directors.

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Distinguished Leadership

Taught by Drexel's distinguished professors and top practitioners, LeBow Summer Institutes stress leadership, teamwork, initiative, and effective communication. Participants' skill levels are put to the test in final competitions that showcase their new knowledge.

Prizes are awarded to winning teams and all participants receive a certificate of completion.

How to Enroll
LeBow Summer Institutes offer both commuter and residential options. Participants in commuter programs should live in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey or northern Delaware and have transportation to and from Drexel University’s main campus in Philadelphia. All program candidates must submit:
• An online application form
• A typewritten essay (one or two pages)
• One letter of recommendation (must be from your guidance counselor)
• Scholarship application (optional)

Tuition
Thanks to the generosity of our alumni, the majority of program costs have been underwritten. Students selected for the programs will be required to submit a nonrefundable fee to cover tuition for the program: commuter programs - $500, residential program - $800. Additional scholarships are available to students demonstrating financial need.

Admission to the LeBow Summer Institute programs is competitive. Preference is given to students with outstanding GPAs, exceptional standardized test scores (PSAT or SAT are considered) and active involvement in extracurricular or community service activities.

*Final deadline for applicants is Friday, June 1, 2012. Qualified students will be admitted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.

Please return submission requirements to:

LeBow Summer Institutes - Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business
3141 Chestnut Street
Paul Peck Problem Solving & Research Building
Room 315
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Attn: Lisa Feden