Entrepreneurship is multifaceted.
During this intensive summer program, you will discover your own entrepreneurail vision.
You will gain the skills and insights you need to research your target market.
Find out what it takes to turn your idea into a viable business. Is your business model ready? What are the different channels of funding? What are investors looking for in your pitch?
In the same time, gain insights into how Switzerland has succeeded in establishing itself as a major player on world markets and get a good grip on the best business practices in fields as varied as food ,technology or luxury goods.
You will explore current methods and instruments to better understand the importance of sustainability and scaling for entrepreneurs and SMEs. You will learn about the characteristics of a good leader and the importance of purpose in leadership. Discover empowering leadership in evolving organization and increase your leading abilities when aligned your "thinking, being and doing".
I am excited to bring back the creative thinking of entrepreneurship
Monique Kuhn
Abschluss
Summer school : Certificate of completion
Anzahl ECTS
Applicable
Studiendauer
4 weeks (2 modules, 2 weeks per module)
Studienbeginn
23 June 2024 - 18 July 2025 - Entrepreneurial projects to be submitted by May 1st, 2025
Unterrichtssprache
English
Anmeldeinformationen
Until 1 May 2024
Studiengebühren
Students from partner universities: Please contact us. Private candidates: CHF 3'500 includes all lectures, study material, cultural activities, transport to company visits and accommodation.
Studienort
HEG-FR/HSW-FR (Fribourg, Switzerland)
“The Summer school at HEG-FR gave me new perspectives and tools to look at the business Itself. It has taught me resources and ideas that I can bring back to the Brazilian environment.”
The summer school is a four-week intensive program designed for Swiss and international undergraduate and graduate students. It is presented in two modules:
Participants will experience a hands-on approach to entrepreneurship and founding a startup. Learn how to develop your business model, the different approaches in funding, branding and leadership.
This module delves into how -for example- the Swiss watchmaking industry—renowned for its traditional craftsmanship—is adapting to contemporary global challenges.
Participants will explore how the industry is integrating sustainability and digital innovation while maintaining its high standards of quality and precision.
Participants will engage in lectures, company visits, and case studies, while immersing themselves in the Swiss entrepreneurial ecosystem and local culture.
Anmeldefrist: May 1st, 2024