The program is designed with short modules within the four-week program. These short courses cover all the general management disciplines: accounting, finance, economics, strategy, operations, marketing, organizational behavior, non-profit, negotiations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The information in these courses will be foundational and assumes no previous coursework in business-related subjects.

The program is organized with two academic sessions Monday through Friday morning. After lunch, students participate in additional academic sessions and special sessions on topics ranging from negotiation to leadership and organizational behavior. Later in the afternoon there are workshops and guest speakers from a variety of Silicon Valley companies in various stages of business development.

The program is taught by the same outstanding faculty who teach in Stanford's MBA program. Our faculty has consistently received the highest marks from students for their diverse teaching methods, their thought-provoking insights, and their passion for education.

Courses throughout the entire academic program are taught using methods that vary by the individual faculty member and the material being taught. These include lectures, discussions, case studies, computer simulations, group projects, and presentations by business leaders, and/or combinations of these methods.

The Summer Institute for Entrepreneurship is a non-credit program, and grades are not given. Students who successfully satisfy program expectations will be awarded a certificate endorsed by the Graduate School of Business. Participants are expected to attend all classes and have full participation in projects, workshops and all other required program activities.

Be prepared to spend approximately 2-3 hours per day outside of class on homework/outside reading. Advance materials and pre-readings will be made available to you approximately one week prior to the course start. This time commitment is in addition to the time you will be expected to spend meeting with your project team.