The Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership BootCamp at ESSEC Business School offers a unique opportunity for high school students aged 15 to 18 to unlock their entrepreneurial potential and enhance their communication and public speaking skills.
Over the course of an immersive 5-day experience in English, held at the ESSEC Business School Africa campus, participants will be introduced to the entrepreneurial journey of successful startups and effective communication techniques. They will engage in team collaboration, creativity, and self-improvement through educational, fun, and physical activities.
Students will live the life of an ESSEC Business School student for one week and will receive a Certificate of Participation from the prestigious institution.
Recognize and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Identify a business opportunity based on everyday experiences and observations of their environment.
Utilize creativity and design thinking tools to formalize and test their business idea.
Collaborate in teams to build a project.
Communicate and present their project effectively to persuade others.
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Date: 7th – 11th July 2025
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Language of instruction: English
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Study level: High school students who would like to learn about business & entrepreneurship and would like to have an experience about academic excellence from one of the best business schools in the world.
Subjects:
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Development
- Effective Communication & Public Speaking
- Creative Problem-Solving & Market Research
- Storytelling & Self-Presentation Techniques
- Business Model Creation & Testing
- Pitch Development & Presentation Skills
Students will work in groups throughout the program and pitch their projects to a panel of experts.
ATTENTION: Participant’s presence is mandatory for all courses and visit.
Hicham Sebti holds a PhD in Management Sciences from the University PSL Paris-Dauphine. He is a professor of Management He is the author of several academic and trade publications, as well as case studies and expert reports. He is currently the Associate Dean of ESSEC Africa, in charge of Pre-experience programs, Pedagogy and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center "In Lab"
Application deadline
30th June 2025
Upload your application documents by submitting the application form
Passport/ID, Enrollment certificate of High School, ID Photo
Application fees
No application fees
Application results
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Once you have done the application, you will be informed by our admission team via email within 1 week
- Students should pay the fees within 2 weeks after receiving the admission notice (deadline : 3 July 2025).
Admission letter
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Admission will be sent out by email to applicants within 1 week after the payment is received
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Program Fees:
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8000 MAD
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Program Fees include tuition fees, administration fees, certificate of participation, activities related to the program, accommodation and catering from Monday to Friday.
Address of ESSEC Business School: Campus ESSEC Business School Prestigia Plage des Nations, Salé
Transportation
A free shuttle service TO / FROM Rabat: Shuttles connect the campus and the Rabat Ville's train station according to the academic schedule. This service is also offered on weekends.
Campus Life
A cafeteria managed by a professional caterer, offers varied and balanced meals (Moroccan and international cuisine).
A student game room with a relaxing atmosphere is equipped with TV, sofas, billiards, table football, table tennis, tables...
