Unleash your inner entrepreneur and discover the exciting world of business through the Business Entrepreneurship Week Pre-College Program.
What to Expect
- Idea Generation: Learn the art of developing creative business ideas that could turn into the next big thing.
- Pitch Perfect: Hone your communication skills as you discover how to confidently pitch your ideas to potential investors.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Explore your own entrepreneurial mindset and discover what makes successful entrepreneurs tick.
- Leadership Skills: Develop essential leadership skills that will set you apart in the world of business.
- Stakeholders in Your Path to Success: Understand the importance of the people around you – your stakeholders, and how they contribute to your success.
- Compassionate Capitalism: Dive into the world of for-profit compassionate capitalism and free markets, learning how business can be both profitable and socially responsible.
- Non-Profit Ventures: Explore the creation and operations of non-profit organizations, understanding how they make a positive impact on society.
- Company Formation: Get hands-on experience in forming a company and understand the basics of running a successful business.
- Tech Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into AI trends and the innovative world of 3D printers.
- Building a Business Plan: Discover the essential building blocks needed to create a solid business plan for your entrepreneurial ventures.
Program Highlights
- Meet Industry Leaders: Connect with local and national business leaders from both profit and non-profit sectors.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from renowned faculty at MSU and industry leaders who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, including the Bloomberg Seminar Room on MSU’s trading floor.
- Exciting Field Trips:
- Wall Street Adventure: Take a trip to the heart of finance—Wall Street in NYC. Gain valuable insights into the financial world and explore the bustling financial district.
- Company Excursion: Embark on a field trip to one of New Jersey’s top public companies, witnessing firsthand how successful businesses operate.
Join us for a week of discovery and fun as we equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the exciting realm of business and entrepreneurship. We can’t wait to welcome you to campus!
Business Entrepreneurship Week will run during Session I: Sunday, July 13 – Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Program Director
Dr. Lloyd Bryan Molander
molanderl@montclair.edu
Feliciano School of Business