Venture For All®  Columbia Business School

For high school and university students who are interested in learning about entrepreneurship, innovation, venture creation and business model development, and basic Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

 

About 

Columbia Business School (CBS), located within Columbia University in New York City, is recognized as one of the world’s oldest and most esteemed institutions for business education. Since 1916, CBS has maintained its reputation for academic excellence and selectivity in its admissions process, preparing students to become leaders in the global business community through innovative research and rigorous coursework.

Students acquire technical knowledge and skills in venture creation, industry and market dynamics, strategy formation, product development, leadership, operations, and finance. As well as basic programming and simple engineering concepts. Participants also increase college-level research, project management, communication, and team skills. Course content and readings are customized to take into account regional cultures, business practices, market trends, and currencies. The entire course will be taught by full-time Columbia Business School VFA Instructors/Professors.

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Teaching Team

CBS or CBS VFA full-time Professor/Instructor

CBS and/or CBS VFA full-time Professor/Instructor teachings throughout the entire program.

Getting an Edge

Letter of recommendation from Columbia Business School Professor

Your business plan could be uploaded to a college application as a key differentiator.

All-Round Course

Learn from multiple areas

You will learn technical knowledge, venture creation, industry and market dynamics, strategy formation, product development, leadership, operations, and finance.

Syllabus

Here is a part of what you will learn from the program.
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  • Development: Design Thinking
  • Innovation: Marketing & Innovation
  • Operations & Finance
  • Strategy: Idea Conceptualization
  • Product Development & Leadership
  • Final Presentation & Graduation Ceremony

Official Certificate

Official certification of completion will be issued by Columbia Business School VFA.

“Young entrepreneurs must understand the concept of lifelong learning.”

-Dr. Jack McGourty, Columbia Business School

Venture for Kids™ VFK Multi-Level Development Camp

This program is a course of studies in entrepreneurship and innovation launched by Columbia Business School’s global entrepreneurship center on Venture for Kids™ (VFK) and Venture for All® (VFA) with IEG Global Association. This program is developed by the Columbia Business School’s professional research and development team. The program centers on entrepreneurship enlightenment, business awareness, business exploration, and business design and is created for elementary and junior high school students.

Program highlights: The exclusive entrepreneurship program combines interactive learning styles and effective teaching strategies for instructing a diverse mix of learners.

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Level 1

Grades 3-5

Goals: Initiate students’ mindset on forming innovative business ideas. Cultivate student’s innovative thinking skills, guide carefully on students’ interests in business, and inspire students to develop and explore business ideas.

Level 2

Grades 6-8

Goals: Forming students’ imagination, encourage students to express their different point of views through developing their own business models. Through this unique problem-solving courses, students can improve their logical thinking skills.

VFK & VFA Curriculum

VFK/VFA

“The most valuable thing was that we could interact with such an inspirational professor. He used many of his own examples to help us to understand many concepts better. I think his dedication to education is perhaps unmatched by the teachers I met before. The class was so vivid that I never felt three hours was a long time. The program was beyond my expectation. I never believed we could learn so many things within such a short time! All the experiences were unbelievable!”

Oscar W.

Harvard University

“As a student (at High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China) with my university application pending, I was incredibly prudent when I was considering the activity for my final summer before application. There were thousands of choices available for students like me.

 The course itself was packed with knowledge and assignments. The professor extended them to a larger context and incorporated them to the reality including every aspect of a business. The professor, with his attracting personal style of teaching, made the course very inspiring. I didn’t feel bored at any instant throughout the program; instead, I was acquiring knowledge all the time. After attending the program, I have to say I cannot be more satisfied and enjoyed. It was authentically out of my imagination.”

Eric

Columbia University

Upcoming Programs

IEG Entrepreneurship Level 1 (Asynchronous)

Learn the basics of entrepreneurship and venture creation. Self-paced. Progress at your own speed.

Program Fee: $50

This course will teach you:

  • How to identify and evaluate new venture opportunities
  • How to design your business model
  • How to identify your customers
  • How to target your market
  • How to conduct customer segmentation analysis
  • How to analyze your industry
  • How to do competitors’ comparison & positioning

IEG Entrepreneurship Level 2 (Asynchronous)

In addition to Level 1, this program completes all the necessary topics in the course taught at Columbia Business School. Self-paced. Progress at your own speed.

Program Fee: $200

The course material in Level 1 is included. In addition, this course will also teach you:

  • How to design your product (MVP)
  • How to deliver product development plans
  • How to launch a successful marketing campaign
  • How to lay out the path for future financial success
  • How to build your core team
  • How to make a great startup pitch
  • Pre-launch checklist

IEG Entrepreneurship Level 2 Advanced (Asynchronous with Instructor Feedback)

Learn the basics of entrepreneurship and venture creation. Self-paced. Progress at your own speed.

Program Fee: $300

The course material in Level 2 is included. In addition, you will receive feedback directly from Columbia Business School Venture for All® instructors for two assignments (Business Model Canvas & Final Venture Presentation). You will also be able to interact with the instructor after feedback has been provided up to two times.

IEG Entrepreneurship Level 3 Program (Synchronous)

Experience the course as it is being taught at Columbia Business School. This program lasts 10 hours of synchronous sessions.

Program Fee: $780

This class will only take place when we reach a minimum of 8 students. Please contact us before registering.

2023.7.18 – 2023.7.21, 2023.7.25 – 2023.7.28

Venture For All® 2023 Online Summer Program 

Dates: 7.18 – 7.21, 7.25 – 7.28 (China Standard Time)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Standard Time)
Hours: 2.5 hours/day x 8 days = 20 hours in total
Program Fee: TBD

Takeaways: Official IEG certificate + recommendation letter from CBS professor + after-hour TA sessions + 45 minutes of free application service consultation ($550 value).

2024.1.23 – 2024.1.26, 2024.1.29 – 2024.2.1

Venture For All® 2024 Online Winter Program 

Dates: 1.23 – 1.26, 1.29 – 2.1 (China Standard Time)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Standard Time)
Hours: 2.5 hours/day x 8 days = 20 hours in total
Program Fee: $3,150

Takeaways: Official IEG certificate + recommendation letter from CBS professor + after-hour TA sessions + 45 minutes of free application service consultation ($550 value).

2024.6.17 – 2024.6.28

Venture for Kids™ 2024  Summer Course – Grades 3-5

Dates: 2024.6.17 – 6.28
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Hours: 5 hours/day x 10 days = 50 hours in total
Grades: 3 – 5
Location: Egan Junior High School, Los Altos School District, California, United States
Program Fee: $999
Takeaways: Official IEG certificate + detailed feedback from teaching instructor + after hour TA sessions.

2024.7.1 – 2024.7.13 (Make-up Class for 7/4)

Venture for Kids™ 2024  Summer Course – Grades 6-8

Dates: 2024.7.1 – 7.13 (Make-up Class for 7/4)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Hours: 5 hours/day x 10 days = 50 hours in total
Grades: 6 – 8
Location: Egan Junior High School, Los Altos School District, California, United States
Program Fee: $999
Takeaways: Official IEG certificate + detailed feedback from teaching instructor + after hour TA sessions.

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