Business & Entrepreneurship Programs

Launch a career in business.

At the NSLC on Business & Entrepreneurship, you’ll learn what it takes to create a thriving business from the ground up, tackling the needs of your stakeholders, employees, and target consumers. Develop the skills you need to be a successful entrepreneur, and discover how creativity and strategy work together to bring innovative ideas to life.

NSLC is proud to partner with Inc. Magazine – the leader in business ideas, resources, and advice – connecting our students with entrepreneurs from the fastest-growing companies in the United States.

My NSLC experience was very fun and eye opening. It was cool to meet people from all over the world and collaborate on projects we were all interested in.

Jacob, Massachusetts

Guest Speakers

Gain industry insights.

Interact with guests speakers, including Inc. 5000 CEOs and professionals in the fields of marketing, finance, and business operations, bringing practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Business & Entrepreneurship program.

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Trips & Tours

Go beyond the classroom.

Gain a new perspective on business through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.

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Columbia University Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • IBM Company Tour
  • Columbia Business School Presentation and Q&A
  • Adonis Company Tour
  • Inc. Magazine Tour
  • Wall St. Walking Tour
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise

Duke University Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke Fuqua School of Business
  • NC State Poole College of Management
  • American Tobacco Campus
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park

University of California, Berkeley Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Cloudflare
  • SAP
  • Oracle Park
  • Haas School of Business
  • Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square
  • Pier 39

University of Michigan Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • University of Michigan Ross School of Business
  • Ann Arbor SPARK Innovation Hub
  • Comerica Park
  • Out of Office Luxury Car Garage Site Visit
  • Henry Ford Museum

Leadership
is in our name.

Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.

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Life on a College Campus

Dates, Locations, & Tuition

NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.

What does my tuition include?

Columbia University*

New York, NY

$4,495 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 20 - Jul 28

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Columbia University Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • IBM Company Tour
  • Columbia Business School Presentation and Q&A
  • Adonis Company Tour
  • Inc. Magazine Tour
  • Wall St. Walking Tour
  • 9/11 Memorial Museum
  • Times Square
  • Statue of Liberty at Sunset Cruise
Duke University**

Durham, NC

$4,295 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 11 - Jun 19

Jun 23 - Jul 1

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Duke University Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Duke Fuqua School of Business
  • NC State Poole College of Management
  • American Tobacco Campus
  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park

$4,295 Residential

Summer 2026

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 24 - Jul 2

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

University of California, Berkeley Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • Cloudflare
  • SAP
  • Oracle Park
  • Haas School of Business
  • Fisherman’s Wharf & Ghirardelli Square
  • Pier 39
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

$4,195 Residential

Summer 2026

Jul 8 - Jul 16

Jul 21 - Jul 29

Trips & Tours Sample Schedule

University of Michigan Trips & Tours

Trips and tours may include:

  • University of Michigan Ross School of Business
  • Ann Arbor SPARK Innovation Hub
  • Comerica Park
  • Out of Office Luxury Car Garage Site Visit
  • Henry Ford Museum

* NSLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Columbia University.

** The NSLC is not sponsored by Duke University.

Pay over time.

Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Protect your tuition.

Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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Apply for a scholarship.

NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit

NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.

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