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Early Admissions Deadline is 12/16! Apply & Enroll by 12/16 to Guarantee First Choice Course Placement.
In this course, we will delve into the ways in which innovative companies - known as 'business disruptors' - have transformed the business landscape by revolutionizing an existing market or industry.
*Michigan offers 2- and 3-week sessions. During course registration, students will choose one course for each week they are enrolled.
Course Description
We will examine the business models of some of the largest modern day disruptors including Amazon, Google/Alphabet, Facebook/Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, Uber, and Airbnb. Together, we will explore how their innovative strategies have literally changed the world and influenced the way we think, behave, and approach certain ideas, items, products, and services. Through this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the nature of disruption happening across industries, and how to apply these same techniques in your own business ventures. As part of the final project, you will work in groups to create your own disruptive business, utilizing the framework and skills developed throughout the course. By the end of this course, you will have a deep appreciation for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the potential to lead the next generation of business disruptors. Join us on this exciting journey and discover how to make your mark in the world of business!
Admissions Criteria
Completed Summer Discovery application
Program Outcomes
Disclaimer
Information subject to change as program updates come in for 2025!
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive