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Residential Programme

Future CEO Summer Programme

An immersive 2-week leadership programme for ages 13-18, exploring corporate strategy, finance, and executive leadership at Imperial College London.

20 Jul - 1 Aug 2026
Imperial College London
Ages 13-18
2 Weeks

About this programme

More than a course. A career confirmed.

The Future CEO programme is designed for those with ambitions to lead in the corporate world, particularly within industries such as finance, industrials, technology, trade or global business. Over the course of two intensive weeks, students will delve into many of the principles taught at the world's leading MBA programmes.

Students will gain a deep understanding of high-level corporate strategy, marketing, finance and importantly leadership. Through case studies, simulations, and guest speakers from FTSE 100 companies, students experience what it takes to lead at the highest levels.

Every student leaves with a business plan they've developed, a formal certificate of completion, a detailed tutor report, and genuine insight into executive leadership.

What you will experience

1

FTSE 100 Company Visit

Experience corporate headquarters first-hand

2

Financial Modelling

Learn investment analysis from City professionals

3

Leadership Workshops

Executive coaching from business leaders

4

Certificate & Tutor Report

Formal recognition provided to all completers

Programme curriculum

A week-by-week breakdown

Week 1

Foundations of Business Leadership

  • Introduction to corporate strategy and business models
  • Financial literacy and accounting fundamentals
  • Marketing strategy and brand management
  • Guest speaker: CEO from a leading UK company
  • Workshop: Presentation and public speaking skills
Week 2

Applied Leadership in Practice

  • FTSE 100 company headquarters visit
  • Investment banking simulation with City professionals
  • Develop and pitch your own business plan
  • Negotiation and deal-making workshop
  • Final business plan presentation to industry judges

Why this programme

Four things that make this different

01

MBA-level content adapted for teens

Curriculum designed by business school professors and adapted for younger learners.

02

Real business leaders as tutors

Every session led by current or former executives, not academics.

03

Create your own business plan

Leave with a fully developed business plan and pitch deck.

04

Small cohort, full attention

Maximum 20 students per programme. Every student is known by name.

Included in the fee

Everything you need. Nothing hidden.

Included in the fee

Twin ensuite accommodation on Imperial College campus
Cooked breakfast and dinner every day
All course materials and resources
Day in Industry visit — FTSE 100 company headquarters
Evening social programme and weekend excursions across London
Comprehensive travel insurance
Certificate of completion and written tutor report

Not included

Flights
Airport transfers
Lunch
Personal spending money

All prices include VAT. A deposit secures your place. Contact us to discuss bursary options.

Sample schedule

A typical day on the programme

Timetable is a guide only and may be subject to change.

08:30

Breakfast

Imperial College dining hall

09:00

Morning seminar

Corporate strategy session

11:00

Workshop

Financial modelling with City professionals

13:00

Lunch break

Campus cafes

14:00

Industry visit or practical session

Applied learning experience

17:30

Free time

Campus facilities

18:30

Dinner

Included

19:30

Evening social programme

Activities or London excursion

Student feedback

What past students say

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Common questions

Everything you need to know

£7,350
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