Business Management
Exceptional introductory course in Business Management at Oxford colleges
Do you aspire to be an entrepreneur or business leader? The Immerse Education Business Management summer programme will introduce you to key management theories and case studies, learning about the principles and practices required to be successful in both, building a business, and managing a team. Through classes based on the Harvard Business School Case Study model of teaching, you will explore different industries, brainstorm ideas and opportunities, and reflect on the successes of real-life businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Learn directly from expert academics from world-class universities
You will explore novel concepts and share ideas in small groups of like-minded and ambitious peers from around the world. In small class sizes averaging 7 students, you will be guided by expert tutors who have honed their expertise through teaching undergraduate students at world-class universities, including the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard.
Our rigorous vetting process guarantees that all participants are taught by engaging and supportive educators who are, most of all, enthusiastic about sharing their expertise to ensure our summer school teaching is of the highest quality. Immerse™ is an unrivalled academic experience.
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Average class size of 7
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1:1 tutorials
Supportive, challenging and engaging -
Academic workshops
Develop a practical understanding of your subject -
World-class tutors
Academics from Oxford and Cambridge
Boost your confidence and develop key attributes in academic skills workshops
Our workshops are geared towards unlocking participants’ potential, giving them the tools to prepare for the next steps of their education and future goals. Build upon existing study skills to support future university-level learning.
These workshops explore a diverse and enriching range of topics – past examples have ranged from ‘Productivity tips’ to ’21st Century Technology Skills’. We’re sure that you’ll learn something completely new. Unlike traditional schools, Immerse allows you to learn beyond the traditional curriculum.
This programme is designed for students with at least an upper-intermediate level of English (B2). If you are unsure if you meet this requirement, please contact advisor@immerse.education.
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Certificate & detailed participant evaluation
All participants receive an individual report from their tutor -
Personal project or Creative portfolio
Develop a personal project or a creative portfolio to present at the end of the course -
Experience Oxbridge life
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Enhance key academic skills
Interview skills, academic writing and presentation
Example tutor:
Karen D
Guest speakers from previous summers
Dr Lynda Shaw
Abi Oyepitan
Dr Nigel Warburton
Community Partnership with Startups Magazine
Immerse Education is pleased to be a community partner of Startups Magazine, a print and digital publication created to champion technology startups with all aspects of their entrepreneurial journeys.
Startups Magazine presents its debut digital platform where subscribers can read gold-dust content from experts, access the digital version of previous issues, receive upcoming issues, be the first to be invited to Startups Magazine events and have the opportunity to have their own startup featured editorially.
Thanks to our partnership, Immerse Education students are able to access print and digital copies of Startups Magazine, attend Startups Magazine networking events, and even submit articles to be posted on the publications website.
The Career Insights programme has been great. I’ve been interacting with so many different people from different cultures and different countries, and it’s been fun to learn new things about business management that I didn’t know earlier. We’ve learned about different things in business like cryptocurrency, marketing, marketing strategies and advertising. We completed our own project about brand management which has been really interesting. In our project, we created our own brand and own product along with an advertising campaign to sell it to consumers.
Throughout the programme, I’ve noticed myself developing and changing into a more confident individual who has more clarity of his future. It gives you more clarity on how to present projects in front of educators, and it gives you an edge over the rest.
The Immerse programme has been absolutely brilliant because of all the things I’ve learned in only two weeks. The time went by really quickly! I’ve decided I want to continue to study business management down the line, and the Immerse programme has been really helpful for me to build my understanding of the topic and teach me about aspects of business management I didn’t know before.
I feel I’ve learned a lot at a really high level because the tutors actually teach at Oxford and Cambridge, so they really know what it’s like to be a student here and they understand what we should know in order to attend university here.
Work hard, play hard.
Action-packed social programme
Outside of lessons, we are proud to offer a busy and diverse social programme to help you get the most out of your time in Oxford. This includes activities such as punting on the River Cam, zorb football and a murder mystery night in the college.
There are also two excursions during the programme, one day trip to visit Oxford and its constituent colleges, as well as an optional day out in London, seeing the city’s most famous landmarks as well as some free time for shopping. Those who choose not to travel to London are invited to afternoon tea in Oxford.
Activities and excursions are run by our team of friendly mentors – whose main job is to maximise your enjoyment.
Work hard, play hard.
A unique social programme.
Experience traditional 'Formal Hall'
Formal Hall is a traditional weekly meal that takes place in every college. This is an opportunity for students to dress up, dine by candlelight in the magical surroundings of an Oxford University college’s dining hall.
As an Immerse student, you will experience formal dinner three times during your stay – once per week in Oxford, as well as in an Cambridge University college on the excursion day.
Formal hall is truly a memorable occasion, so remember to bring some smart clothes!
A unique social programme.
Live and study in colleges
of Oxford
Experience life as an Oxford University undergraduate
All participants will be allocated to a college a few weeks before arriving, based on their dates and subject choice.
If you would like to stay in the same location as a friend/sibling – please let us know and we will do our best to arrange this, where possible.
Males and females have separate accommodation in every college, and there is wi-fi available throughout.
For more information, please visit this page.
Student Welfare & Safety
An accredited provider of academic short courses
Immerse Education is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), the leading mark of educational quality for the academic sector. Our accreditation with the BAC sends a positive and clear message to students and partners that they are studying with a trusted and reliable provider who has met a series of globally recognised quality assurance standards, both in terms of academic provision and student welfare.
The safety and well-being of our participants is our number one priority, and all staff undergo enhanced background checks and receive thorough safeguarding training before interacting with any students.
For more information, please visit our Pastoral Information page.
Meet some of our mentors and
college managers
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Immerse™ Business Management Sample Modules
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Module 1 - Introduction To Management
You will explore the components, processes, and objectives of management practice. Examine how policies, practices, and systems influence employee behaviour, attitudes, and performance, and the subsequent managerial tools that can be deployed. You will also be introduced to case studies as a method for testing management theory in practice. -
Module 2 - Strategic Marketing
You'll have the opportunity to explore the role of market intelligence, proposition development and brand strategy in an effort to meet and influence the needs of the market. You will also consider topics such as: The Marketing Mix, Market Intelligence and How to Develop a Brand. -
Module 3 - Competitive Advantage And Innovation
How do companies differentiate themselves and create value in competitive industries? You will explore how companies utilise innovation in order to remain competitive and consider both success and failure case studies. You will have the opportunity to research and brainstorm innovative ideas alongside your peers! -
Module 4 - Develop Your Own Case Study
Throughout the programme, you will have the chance to research your own case study - choosing a particular industry, company or business leader that interests you. During a one day mini-conference, you will be able to share your findings with your class, and also learn from your fellow classmates.
Download syllabus overview
Download syllabus overview
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14th – 27th July 2024
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28th July – 10th August 2024
