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High School: Startup Bootcamp: Build Your Own Big Idea

BUSA-90063



Welcome to Startup Bootcamp: Build Your Own Big Idea—a 15-hour, hands-on adventure into the world of entrepreneurship! This course is designed to give high school students an insider’s look at how tech is shaping the future of business and how startups grow from simple ideas to game-changing ventures. You’ll learn how to spot opportunities, develop your own business ideas, and take them to the next level with market research, business planning, and pitching your ideas to a real venture capitalist! By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to pursue your own startup dreams.

What you'll learn

  • Understand key components of entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem
  • Identify a business opportunity and develop a business idea
  • Gain hands-on experience in market research, financial planning, and customer acquisition
  • Learn how to pitch a startup idea and attract funding
  • Build confidence in using real-world tools used by startups

Course Information

1.50 units
TBD

Course sessions

Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or srs@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.