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Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Pre-MBA Business  and Leadership Sprint
Dates:
  • Sunday, June 29 - Friday, July 18, 2025
  • Sunday, July 20 - Friday August 8, 2025
  • June 29 - July 18, 2025
  • July 20 - August 8, 2025
This course will be offered twice during
the summer
Instructor:
Fortune 500 Executives & Industry Mentors
Course Summary:
For students who want to develop the skills, mindset, and experience to become future CEOs, consultants, and business leaders. Through consulting projects, leadership training, and personal branding, you’ll solve real business challenges for companies like Microsoft, IKEA, and the UN, analyze CEO decision-making, and pitch solutions like a top executive. Plus, you’ll build a personal brand that attracts recruiters, investors, and mentors.
Key Learning
Outcomes:
  • Solve MBA-level business cases and analyze real-world
  • Develop strategic recommendations for Microsoft, IKEA, and the UN.
  • Expand your network and opportunities by connecting with top experts, mentors, and industry professionals. Create a personal CRM system and outreach plan to land an internship.
  • Learn how to public speak by pitching and presenting your business recommendation to top tier business executives.
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Build Lab.
Dates:
  • Sunday, June 29 - Friday, July 18, 2025
  • Sunday, July 20 - Friday August 8, 2025
This course will be offered twice during
the summer
Instructor:
AI Engineers & Industry Experts from Google, OpenAI, Tesla AI
Course Summary:
A hands-on program where students build AI products, tackle real-world challenges, and work with top industry mentors. From developing AI chatbots to training cybersecurity models, this program is designed for students who want to explore cutting-edge technology and apply AI to real-world problems.
Key Learning
Outcomes:
  • Build AI-powered tools in the No-Code vs. AI-Assisted Coding Sprint.
  • Train an AI Breast Cancer Detection using real medical data.
  • Develop AI models for cybersecurity, automation, and climate solutions.
  • Create an AI chatbot using LLM fine-tuning or NLP tools.
  • Live demos from Google DeepMind, Tesla AI, and OpenAI engineers.
  • Gain AI certification to showcase your skills.
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A (summer) that changes everything

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The ultimate (summer
experience) at UCLA

Embark on a transformative 3‑week pre‑college summer program at one of the world’s top universities, crafted exclusively for high school students. Experience innovative workshops, dynamic

Embark on a transformative 3‑week pre‑college summer program at one of the world’s top universities, crafted exclusively for high school students. Experience innovative workshops, dynamic

Student Life
Summer Courses
lectures, and collaborative projects that spark creativity and build leadership skills to thrive.
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Why (choose) us

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Life At UCLA
Experience college life firsthand—stay in UCLA dorms, dine on campus, and make the city your playground. Spend your afternoons exploring Los Angeles, from Universal Studios and Disneyland to Santa Monica Beach, Malibu, pro sports games, Hollywood hikes, and sunset cruises.
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Summer Overview
Spend three weeks experiencing college life at UCLA. Mornings focus on hands-on learning, while afternoons take you beyond the classroom—with industry visits, excursions, and time to explore LA. Choose your courses, build new skills, and develop mindsets for the future.
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Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t just another summer program—it’s a chance to push your limits, gain real-world experience, and connect with ambitious peers who share your drive. Develop future-ready skills, build a standout portfolio, and work on industry projects that set you apart.
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Adventure In LA
Make lifelong memories with an incredible community—whether you're exploring Disneyland, cheering at a Dodgers game, or discovering the city with new friends. From thrilling excursions to late-night conversations, these experiences will stay with you long after the summer ends.
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Mentorship
Learn from world-class experts through personalized mentorship and hands-on teaching. Gain exclusive access to a speaker series featuring founders, scientists, and innovators who are shaping the future.
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What You'll Get
Immerse yourself in three weeks of hands-on learning, industry exposure, and cutting-edge innovation. Earn a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recognition to showcase your achievements. Strengthen your academic portfolio and stand out in college applications with real-world experience that sets you apart.
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Summer Focus

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Life At
UCLA

Exciting
projects

Explore the
best of L.A.

Experience the vibrant energy of UCLA’s campus—where diversity, creativity, and excitement come together.
Collaborate on innovative projects that spark curiosity and drive meaningful growth.
Unleash the LA experience: iconic landmarks, groundbreaking innovation, and a culture that’s always evolving.
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Summer (Courses)

Experience (3 weeks of future-focused learning at UCLA through hands-on courses) in business, career readiness and emerging technologies. Work with industry experts, tackle real-world

Experience (3 weeks of future-focused learning at UCLA through hands-on courses) in business, career readiness and emerging technologies. Work with industry experts, tackle real-world challenges, and build portfolio projects, all while experiencing college life and exploring Los Angeles.

challenges, and build portfolio projects, all while experiencing college life and exploring Los Angeles.
Session dates:
  • Session 1:
    June 29 - July 18, 2025
  • Session 2:
    July 20 - August 8, 2025
Course
Date
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Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Pre-MBA Business  and Leadership Sprint
This course will be offered twice during the summer
  • Sunday, June 29 - Friday, July 18, 2025
  • Sunday, July 20 - Friday August 8, 2025
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Course
Date
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Build Lab
This course will be offered twice during the summer
  • Sunday, June 29 - Friday, July 18, 2025
  • Sunday, July 20 - Friday August 8, 2025
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Course
Date

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Make friends.

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Admissions Criteria

This program is designed for students eager to grow, gain real-world experience, and explore new ideas
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    Open to students ages 14-18
  • 02.
    No prerequisites required
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    Just curiosity and ambition.
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Benefits

Beyond a pre-college learning experience, you’ll leave with portfolio-building credentials that showcase your achievements
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    Course Completion Certificate
  • 02.
    Letter of Recognition
  • 03.
    Portfolio Proects
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Organizations we've
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A core value we have is “make it real”. We work with companies to help our students learn how to solve real problems, find expert mentors, and earn internships

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Experts' (opinions)
about our students.

Tobi Lutke
CEO & Founder of Shopify
It’s ridiculous how smart they are.
"It’s ridiculous how smart they are. I had a conversation on particle physics with a 13-year-old."
Mentorship
Kevin Peesker
President, Worldwide SMB & Corporate Markets (SMC)
Engaging with [TKS] students...
Engaging with [TKS] students...it's hard not to walk away and think, "WOW!"
Mentorship
Piotr Mierzejewski
Vice President, Watson Applications
It’s ridiculous how smart they are.
"It’s ridiculous how smart they are. I had a conversation on particle physics with a 13-year-old."
Internships
Sean Khan
United Nation
I was absolutely blown away
"I was absolutely blown away by the recommendations that the students shared, and I'm excited to implement their ideas."
Corporate Innovation
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Tobi Lutke
CEO & Founder of Shopify
It’s ridiculous how smart they are.
"It’s ridiculous how smart they are. I had a conversation on particle physics with a 13-year-old."
Mentorship
Kevin Peesker
President, Worldwide SMB & Corporate Markets (SMC)
Engaging with [TKS] students...
Engaging with [TKS]students...it's hard not to walk away and think, "WOW!"
Mentorship
Piotr Mierzejewski
Vice President, Watson Applications
It’s ridiculous how smart they are.
"It’s ridiculous how smart they are. I had a conversation on particle physics with a 13-year-old."
Internships

FAQs

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