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Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Weekend Workshops - NYU High School

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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Develop the skills to start a company that identifies the needs, and solves the problems that matter to customers. You will learn how to identify and analyze business problems that startups face and to deliver solutions to people who need them. The class will teach the lean startup model, which is based on starting a business using a 9-component business "canvas" instead of a traditional business plan. This class will use a mixture of exercises, case studies, lectures, and discussions. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of the dynamics and barriers to starting a successful business. Regardless of the profession you embark on, you will become a more effective conduit for the innovation that all organizations require to survive. 

Ideal For

  • High school students in grades 9–12
  • High school students interested in a career in business and entrepreneurship

You'll Walk Away With

  • The ability to identify customer problems and deliver solutions (products/services)
  • Actionable knowledge of the lean startup model and basic entrepreneurial skills that make you a more effective business person
  • A deeper understanding of the dynamics of, and barriers to, starting a business
  • An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)

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Spring 2026

  • Section

    001
    Tuition $850.0

    Please complete the online application to enroll.

    • Semester

      Spring 2026

    • Date

      Feb 28 - Mar 21

    • Day

      Saturday

    • Time

      9:00AM-12:00PM

    • Format

      In-person

    • Sessions

      4

    • Faculty

    • Location

      Washington Square
    • Feb 28 - Mar 21
    • Saturday
    • 9:00AM - 12:00PM
    • Washington Square

As a college prep program, the NYU SPS High School Academy offers a range of professional and college geared courses. Explore topics and get a feel for majors or careers you may be considering all while preparing for the college admissions and college application process.

Projects and short assignments provide take-aways that prepare you for college classroom work, while demonstrating your newly acquired skills.

Cost

All courses are $850.

Please note: No financial aid, scholarships, or discounts are available for Weekend Workshops.

*10% Discount available to NYU Faculty/Staff Only

Application Deadline for Spring Courses:
Rolling admission- courses are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Final Application Deadline for Spring Courses:
February 13, 2026

Class Schedule:
February 28, 2026 - March 21, 2026
(Journalism will run February 28, March 14, 21, 28)

Program Contact

212-998-7006 - sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu

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