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The programs below match the starting criteria All these programs match the starting criteria Marketing, in the US, and grades 6–12.Refine these results further (e.g. by dates, length, budget, etc.) or start a different search.
Georgetown University (Hoya Summer High School Sessions)
Dates:
Jun 20 – Jul 3, 2027
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$5,075–$6,465
Location:
Washington, DC (Georgetown University campus)
Grades:
Rising 9th graders through graduating seniors (completed grades 8–12)
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Deadline:
Early bird Jan 31, 2027 · Final May 15, 2027
Two weeks on marketing fundamentals from traditional campaigns to social media and data analytics, with industry speakers and a marketing firm visit, ending with students creating and pitching their own campaigns.
USC Summer Programs: Know Your Customer, Spot the Trend, Tell the Story
University of Southern California
Dates:
Jun 21 – Jul 16, 2027
Length:
4 weeks
Cost:
$8,371–$11,946
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (USC University Park campus)
Grades:
High school students who have completed 9th–11th grade
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Deadline:
International due Mar 12, 2027 · Domestic due May 7, 2027
Credit:
3 units of USC elective credit
This course is ideal for high schoolers who want to build real business skills: analyzing data, segmenting customers, transforming insights into compelling stories and creating value through sales. You’ll finish the course with a final report and presentation that showcases your product, your customer segment and your go-to-market plan.
Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Sports Marketing Institute
Wake Forest University (Pre-College Programs)
Dates:
Jun 27 – Jul 2, 2027
Length:
1 week (Sun–Fri, overnight)
Cost:
$3,500
Location:
Wake Forest University (Reynolda Campus), Winston-Salem, NC
Grades:
Current 9th–12th grade students
Format:
Residential
A one-week residential institute at Wake Forest University where high school students learn the key aspects of sports marketing and build a creative, strategic marketing plan in teams.
Marketing & Public Relations at Columbia University
National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)
Dates:
3 sessions between Jun 24–Jul 26, 2027 (9 days options)
Length:
9 days
Cost:
$3,945–$4,795
Location:
Columbia University, New York, NY
Ages:
14–18 with at least one year of high school completed, through graduating seniors
Format:
Commuter / Residential
A nine-day NSLC summer program at Columbia University where high school students develop marketing campaigns, manage public perception and explore the strategies behind branding, communications and public relations, alongside leadership workshops and site visits.
Current 9th–12th graders (at least 14; graduating seniors welcome)
Format:
Residential
A 12-day Duke Pre-College course where high school students learn how companies turn ideas into brands people trust, ending with a brand strategy pitch, working with Duke Ph.D. students and faculty in a mix of lectures and hands-on projects.
Summer Discovery (on the Georgetown University campus)
Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 23, 2027 (2 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,299–$7,599
Location:
Washington, DC (Georgetown University campus)
Grades:
Completed 9th–12th grade
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Summer Discovery courses at the Georgetown University campus. Turn a creative brief into an ad someone would notice. Then make the case for why it works. In this course you will explore how a brand’s message changes with its audience and the place people see or hear it.
Summer Discovery at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Summer Discovery (on the UCLA Anderson School of Management campus)
Dates:
4 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 30, 2027 (2 weeks and 3 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks–3 weeks
Cost:
$4,799–$9,999
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (UCLA Anderson)
Grades:
Completed 9th–12th grade; age 14+
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Summer Discovery courses at the UCLA Anderson School of Management campus. A campaign needs more than content to fill a feed. Decide who you want to reach and what you want to change, then make creative choices that serve that purpose. In this course you will study how entertainment, sports, media, and consumer brands use positioning and storytelling to earn attention.
Summer Discovery (on the University of Michigan campus)
Dates:
6 sessions between Jun 20–Jul 30, 2027 (2 weeks options)
Length:
2 weeks
Cost:
$4,499–$7,499
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI (University of Michigan campus)
Grades:
Completed 9th–12th grade
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Summer Discovery courses at the University of Michigan campus. A local issue needs more than an audience’s attention. Build an advertising campaign with a reason for people to act. In this course you will examine advertising’s influence on culture, public opinion, and consumer behavior.
2 sessions between Jun 27–Jul 16, 2027 (3 weeks options)
Length:
3 weeks
Cost:
$4,899–$7,999
Location:
Austin, TX (UT Austin campus)
Grades:
Completed 9th–12th grade; age 14+
Format:
Commuter / Residential
Summer Discovery courses at the UT Austin campus. A brand has a message, but a customer has a reason to care or scroll past. Build a plan that connects the two. In this course you will study strategy, customer behavior, positioning, and brand voice through familiar-company cases.
