High School Summer Enrichment Programs

High School Summer Enrichment Programs

Sunday July 14th 2024  - Friday July 19th 2024

Howard University’s School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs introduces students to college life, teamwork, and fundamentals in four growing areas of business: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. Each identified area provides significant opportunities for students to explore careers and progressive opportunities for professional development. The program combines classroom learning from the School of Business faculty, company site visits, and group presentations to prepare students with the practical skills and critical thinking abilities needed to benefit them in their future academic and professional endeavors. Each student in the Summer Enrichment Program will gain access to leadership, team building, college, and cultural enrichment activities.

The Summer Enrichment Program will be held in person this year. Students will stay on campus for a week-long experience. The cost of the program is free. Please refer to the university's Policy regarding the Vaccination requirements. https://howard.edu/pandemic-response/covid-19-vaccination-verification

In addition, each will register for one of the four distinctive tracks: Accounting, Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and Entrepreneurship. In each track, students will gain valuable exposure to important business topics and methods of analysis from Howard University School of Business professors and professionals in the field. Students will be placed in groups throughout the program to create a business and/or product that solves a problem in their respective fields.

HUSB Summer Enrichment Application:

  • 10th Grade and 11th Grade High School Students
  • Early decision applications are due by March 1st, 2024
  • Regular decision applications are due by April1st, 2024

Application Details:

  • One Letter of Recommendation - if applying to the Actuarial Science Program, please send in a recommendation from a math teacher.
  • Transcript(s) 
  • Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Skills helpful for the Accounting Program:

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Math/numeracy skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Finance skills
  • Analytical ability
  • Computer skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Skills helpful for the Actuarial Science Program:

  • Math/numeracy skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Self-motivated
  • Computer skills
  • Analytical ability
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Skills helpful for the Entrepreneurship Program:

  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivated
  • Time management
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Resilience
  • Strategic thinking

Skills helpful for the Information Systems Program:

  • Computer skills
  • Social media
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical ability
  • Project management
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Eligibility

  • High School students entering their Junior and Senior Year
  • Excellent High School Grades
  • Strong recommendations from teachers or guidance counselors