We work hard to use business to create a better world and you can, too
The Global Business Academy is a summer business program for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
- Program details When: July 13 - July 23, 2025
Where: CSU College of Business
Who: High school students (15-18 years old)
Must be enrolled in high school for Fall 2025
Early Admission Deadline: Feb 1, 2025
Early Scholarship Deadline: Feb 1, 2025
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
International Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Cost: $3750 per student, scholarships available
You’ll create great summer memories in this 10-day, action-packed experience and meet students from around the globe while learning how to use business to create a better world. The program includes a team building ropes course at CSU's beautiful Mountain Campus in the Rockies and will give you a taste of college life, staying in the University dorms in Fort Collins.
You'll gain lifelong skills in business and leadership, greater confidence, new passions and interests to explore, global friendships, and discover new ways to apply your business knowledge to what you care about most. No matter where your future career path leads, it's invaluable to have an understanding of what makes the business world turn.
Applications are now open. Apply by June 1, 2025.
“We got to see how the world worked, and it was really fun. I just loved every moment.
– Farah K.
Academy Overview
Note From College of Business Dean Beth Walker
"The Global Business Academy is an extraordinary, immersive program that brings fundamental business concepts to life through hands-on entrepreneurial experiences, connections with global executives, and world-renowned faculty. Additionally, it provides various team-building and self-discovery activities, making it an excellent opportunity for high school students to prepare for college and enhance their applications."
Business to Create a Better World
Engage with professors from CSU's College of Business to learn about global sustainability in business, entrepreneurship, innovation, ethics, and decision making and what it takes to run a global organization in this summer program.
Meet Local and Global Executives
Tour innovative companies and get behind-the-scenes look at how they thrive, meet with global executives during Fireside chats, and engage with local leaders on projects and other engagements.
The Best of Colorado
Experience our state through community adventures, from hiking in Northern Colorado to whitewater rafting and navigating a challenging ropes course on the CSU's Mountain Campus.
Enhance Your Skills
Develop key business skills like: team building, negotiation, entrepreneurship, innovation, decision making, cross-cultural communication, strengths-based leadership, and more. The Rec Tech Challenge gives you tools and skills through a hands-on experience to see what it is like to create a startup.
Supported by Industry Leaders
The Global Business Academy is supported by business and organizations in Colorado, the U.S. and across the world. Their generous sponsorships help us craft engaging programming that helps to shape the business leaders of tomorrow.
See our sponsors