BUSINESS TRACK

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BUSINESS TRACK ✎

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The best way to truly understand American business culture is through the direct study of U.S. business, finance, economics, and legal systems. Our Business Track offers curious high school students a unique opportunity to explore their academic interests in business or law through engaging, interactive classes that foster leadership and critical thinking. It’s an ideal foundation for students considering undergraduate or graduate study in the United States.

  • (3 classes/week, 3.5 hours each)

    This course is a concentrated, practical and exciting introduction to business, finance and the US economy. Students explore fundamental principles of finance and economics, including the basics of valuation, risk and return, and demand and supply. The course emphasizes real-world application through applied problems and projects. We will study how firms make decisions, the role of banks and markets, and explore timely macroeconomic topics such as government debt and deficits, currency fluctuation, recession, and financial and currency crises. Throughout, students will increase their financial literacy and gain tools for personal financial planning for college and beyond, including how interest accumulates, budgeting, investing, and the pitfalls of credit. Students will discover that the connections between these topics and the mathematical concepts they have learned in school will make their math classes more interesting and relevant.

  • (2 classes/week, 3.5 hours each)

    This course will provide an overview of the social institutions and functions addressed in the practice of law. Students will participate in each of the lawyer’s roles: investigation, research, factual analysis, advocacy, trial preparation, and dispute resolution. In the process, students will examine the nature and history of law, interrogate parties, argue hypothetical cases, present evidence, and draft legal pleadings and documents. This class will encourage open participation in lively classroom activities and projects, including roundtable debates and discussions, oral argument, evidentiary inquiry, and forensic analysis, with a premium placed on the robust exchange of diverse ideas and opinions. Substantive areas covered will embrace the core curriculum of American law schools, including torts, criminal law, trial practice and procedure, constitutional law, evidence, contract law, and legal research and drafting. The course will feature a whole-class mock trial.

Admission requirements

  • Completed Application Form

  • Academic Transcript or Grade Report

  • Academic/Extracurricular Resume

  • Teacher Recommendation Form

  • Personal Essay

  • Application Fee

  • Optional: TOEFL or ASSET Scores

Once your application is submitted, you’ll have the opportunity to schedule your 30-minute video interview. An interview is required for admission.

Eligibility

We encourage students who meet the following qualifications to apply:

  • High school students entering grades 9-12

  • Academically talented with decent English proficiency

  • Motivated students looking to develop independent learning skills and experience American culture and campus life

  • Students who aspire to strengthen their resumes and apply to elite U.S. universities

Students who do not meet all qualifications are welcome to apply and will be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Program fee

To help you prepare with confidence, we’ve outlined everything your program fee covers. Take a look at what’s included, as well as any additional costs to consider.

  • Your program fee includes the following:

    • Tuition

    • Room & Board

      • All linens, including towels, are changed weekly. Additional linens are always available upon request.

      • Three meals a day are included. We pride ourselves on offering well-rounded options consisting of university dining halls, catered meals, and local restaurants!

    • Health Insurance

    • Service Learning Opportunities

    • Residential Counselors & Staff

      • Our counselors are comprised of current UC Berkeley students with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

      • Our staff are on site 24/7 to support your students as they navigate their collegiate experience.

    • Excursions & Activities

      • Admission and participation in all excursions and activities is included in your program fee.

    • Airport & Group Transportation

      • Students arriving at SFO within the designated time slots will be chaperoned by our team from baggage claim and beyond.

      • Students will ride to and from excursions on our exclusive luxury charter buses - the perfect time for a comfy nap!

      • Students departing from SFO within the designated time slots will be chaperoned by our team until they pass the TSA checkpoint.

  • Your program fee does not cover the following:

    • Airfare

      • Families should refer to the suggested arrival and departure details when booking travel.

    • Travel Visas

    • Textbooks & Class Materials

      • Class materials will be available for purchase upon arrival to campus. Costs vary based on track, typically ranging from $0-150 USD.

    • Personal Expenses

      • While we cover the basics, students often bring spending money for souvenirs, snacks, and toiletries.

      • We recommend students carry a credit/debit card in case of unforeseen incidentals.

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