Overview
Plunge into the dynamic world of business, economics and entrepreneurship through a programme designed for tomorrow’s leaders. You will sharpen your strategic thinking, interpret economic forces, explore innovative business models, evaluate real‑world challenges and develop the confidence to launch ideas, lead teams and shape change with purpose in the global economy. You will learn from the field professionals and experienced tutors from Oxford, Cambridge, and other leading UK universities.
2026 PROGRAMME START DATES:
Stream Modules
Business
Study the essential forces that drive modern organisations, from strategy to marketing and leadership. This module builds your analytical confidence and prepares you for future business studies.
Economics
Explore how markets work, how decisions are made, and how economies grow and change. This module helps you think critically about real-world issues and economic policy.
Week 1 Sample Schedule
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Alongside their academic programme, Senior students take part in carefully selected cultural visits and university experiences. These trips complement classroom learning by providing valuable context and allowing students to experience the history, traditions and academic atmosphere of Oxford or Cambridge universities.
Stream
Tutors
Aditya Jain
Aditya is a graduate in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, specialising in Information Engineering with an emphasis on Machine Learning. He achieved a first-class result for his MSc project on reinforcement learning for financial fraud detection. He currently works as a data science engineer at a digital consultancy in London, driving transformation of data science systems across global organisations.
Anushka Srivastava
Anushka holds a World Bachelor in Business degree, a unique triple-degree programme jointly conferred by the University of Southern California, HKUST, and Bocconi University. Her interests lie at the intersection of finance, technology, and social equity. She began her career in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan in New York, and currently serves as Head of Product Operations at Crimson Education in London.
Nadia Bates
Nadia studied Human Sciences and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Biological Anthropology. She also completed a Management Studies degree at Cambridge Judge Business School. She also holds an MA in Integrated Natural Resource Management from Humboldt University in Berlin. She worked at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt as a public outreach coordinator.
Nicholas Testa
Nicholas graduated with First Class Honours in Economics from the University of Cambridge (being awarded the Pigou Prize for ranking first in Part I Exams) and a Distinction/University Prize from the LSE's MSc Finance and Economics. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Financial Economics from the LSE.
Dr Iva Bimpli
Iva Bimpli is a Lecturer in Business and Sustainable Societies at the University of Leeds. Iva has a BSc in International Economics from the University of Thrace, an MSc in Management from the University of Bristol, an MRes in Business Management from the University of Bradford and a PhD in Business and Marketing Ethics, the University of Leeds.
Akinbami Akinlabi
Akinbami graduated from St Hugh's College, University of Oxford, with a BA in Economics and Management. His professional experience spans leading firms including Bain & Company, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, and PwC. He has received an offer in economic consultancy, taught himself to trade, and was recognised as one of the UK Top 150 Black Future Leaders 2022–23.
Dr George Zifkos
George is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Leeds, primarily teaching the BSc Business Management course. George holds a BA in Economics from the University of Thessaly; a Diploma in Music Performance (piano) from the Hellenic Conservatory; and an MA in Culture, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Leeds. His PhD, also from Leeds, explored discourses of sustainability within the music industry.
Cristian Calin
Cristian is an Imperial College graduate, holding a Master's and first class honours degree in Mathematics. His Master's thesis was in applications of Machine Learning in Biostatistics, having worked with the team responsible for the UK's COVID response. He currently works in insurance at Zurich Insurance Group, where he is an actuary, using pricing models, advanced statistics and machine learning to analyze risks.
Ayush Mehrotra
Ayush is a student of Economics and Management at the University of Oxford. He is a member of the university finance and economics societies. .Ayush achieved A*s in Maths, Economics, and Chemistry, and an A in Further Maths at A-Level, and was involved in mentoring younger pupils and running his school's economics society.
Bianca Maria Ambrosetti
Bianca is a PhD candidate in environmental governance & climate finance at King's College London and has a BA and a MA in HSPS and Management from the University of Cambridge, and a MSc in Political Economy and Public Policy from LSE. Bianca also undertook professional qualifications related to sustainable finance and sustainability while working for the UN and the EU.
Suraj Nair
Suraj is currently pursuing a PhD in International Development at SOAS, University of London, where he also tutors undergraduates. His research is situated in the Political Economy of Development in South-East Asia. Suraj graduated with a BSc in Economics from Cardiff University, ranking top of his cohort. He holds an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Oxford and has also studied Economics at the University of Cambridge
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Aditya Jain
Aditya is a graduate in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, specialising in Information Engineering with an emphasis on Machine Learning. He achieved a first-class result for his MSc project on reinforcement learning for financial fraud detection. He currently works as a data science engineer at a digital consultancy in London, driving transformation of data science systems across global organisations.
Akinbami Akinlabi
Akinbami graduated from St Hugh's College, University of Oxford, with a BA in Economics and Management. His professional experience spans leading firms including Bain & Company, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, and PwC. He has received an offer in economic consultancy, taught himself to trade, and was recognised as one of the UK Top 150 Black Future Leaders 2022–23.
Anushka Srivastava
Anushka holds a World Bachelor in Business degree, a unique triple-degree programme jointly conferred by the University of Southern California, HKUST, and Bocconi University. Her interests lie at the intersection of finance, technology, and social equity. She began her career in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan in New York, and currently serves as Head of Product Operations at Crimson Education in London.
Ayush Mehrotra
Ayush is a student of Economics and Management at the University of Oxford. He is a member of the university finance and economics societies. .Ayush achieved A*s in Maths, Economics, and Chemistry, and an A in Further Maths at A-Level, and was involved in mentoring younger pupils and running his school's economics society.
Bianca Maria Ambrosetti
Bianca is a PhD candidate in environmental governance & climate finance at King's College London and has a BA and a MA in HSPS and Management from the University of Cambridge, and a MSc in Political Economy and Public Policy from LSE. Bianca also undertook professional qualifications related to sustainable finance and sustainability while working for the UN and the EU.
Cristian Calin
Cristian is an Imperial College graduate, holding a Master's and first class honours degree in Mathematics. His Master's thesis was in applications of Machine Learning in Biostatistics, having worked with the team responsible for the UK's COVID response. He currently works in insurance at Zurich Insurance Group, where he is an actuary, using pricing models, advanced statistics and machine learning to analyze risks.
Dr George Zifkos
George is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Leeds, primarily teaching the BSc Business Management course. George holds a BA in Economics from the University of Thessaly; a Diploma in Music Performance (piano) from the Hellenic Conservatory; and an MA in Culture, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Leeds. His PhD, also from Leeds, explored discourses of sustainability within the music industry.
Dr Iva Bimpli
Iva Bimpli is a Lecturer in Business and Sustainable Societies at the University of Leeds. Iva has a BSc in International Economics from the University of Thrace, an MSc in Management from the University of Bristol, an MRes in Business Management from the University of Bradford and a PhD in Business and Marketing Ethics, the University of Leeds.
Nadia Bates
Nadia studied Human Sciences and Political Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Biological Anthropology. She also completed a Management Studies degree at Cambridge Judge Business School. She also holds an MA in Integrated Natural Resource Management from Humboldt University in Berlin. She worked at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt as a public outreach coordinator.
Nicholas Testa
Nicholas graduated with First Class Honours in Economics from the University of Cambridge (being awarded the Pigou Prize for ranking first in Part I Exams) and a Distinction/University Prize from the LSE's MSc Finance and Economics. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Financial Economics from the LSE.
Suraj Nair
Suraj is currently pursuing a PhD in International Development at SOAS, University of London, where he also tutors undergraduates. His research is situated in the Political Economy of Development in South-East Asia. Suraj graduated with a BSc in Economics from Cardiff University, ranking top of his cohort. He holds an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Oxford and has also studied Economics at the University of Cambridge
How To Apply
1. Review eligibility requirements
Age Requirement: Check the age requirement at the start of each programme you plan to attend.
Academic Potential: Your academic achievements, goals, and potential will be assessed during the interview to make sure you are a good fit for our programmes.
English Language Requirement: We will assess your level of English proficiency, which you will have an opportunity to demonstrate during the interview process, in order to ensure you meet proficiency requirements before you attend a programme.
2. Fill out the online application form
Complete an Oxbridge Summer Scholars application form.
All students must submit information about your major and preferred intakes and streams, and Contact details for a parent or guardian. Check your inbox for the confirmation of receiving your application
3. Interview
You will be contacted by our Admissions Team via email for an interview. This conversation serves to understand your motivation for joining our programmes and assess your English proficiency. There's no need for extensive preparation — simply be ready to share a bit about yourself and your enthusiasm for being a part of our programmes.
4. Admission results
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful applicants will receive an Offer Letter by email. To confirm the place, a £1,000 deposit must be paid within 7 days of receiving the offer. The remaining programme fee (£5,550/£5,950) must be paid within 60 days of paying the deposit.
5. Check for updates
Check your email regularly for updates, including pre-programme instructions and resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if Stream C is the right stream for me?
If you are interested in how economies, markets, businesses, and society interact – and you enjoy debate, problem-solving, analysis, or creativity around ideas, enterprises, and global challenges – Stream C could suit you. It is ideal if you are curious about business, economics, management, or entrepreneurship, and want early exposure to undergraduate-level thinking in those fields. This stream helps you build a solid foundation for future university studies or a career in business, economics, management or start-ups.
Which subjects and topics are covered in Stream C?
Stream C includes core modules in Business, Economics, Management, and Entrepreneurship. Across these modules, you’ll study topics such as: how businesses and economies operate, global economic systems, corporate ethics and sustainability, leadership and management theory, start-up fundamentals, business strategy, economic modelling, and challenges and opportunities of enterprise in a global context. The curriculum gives both theoretical insight and practical context relevant for business and economics studies at university and beyond.
Can I study just one module in the stream?
No. The stream is designed to provide a comprehensive academic experience. Students engage with a wide range of subjects across all four modules, which ensures in-depth knowledge, interdisciplinary learning, and development of diverse skills tailored to their interests.
I was admitted to one stream, but would like to change. How can I do it?
Stream changes are possible before the programme starts, subject to availability. You should contact the admissions team promptly to discuss your options and confirm any necessary arrangements.
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