Mini MBA
Summer Camp
A 5-Day Immersive Strategy, Investment and Entrepreneuship Experience for Students
Programme Details
Programme: OWN Academy x BE Education Mini MBA Summer Camp
Location: Wycombe Abbey Senior School + Industry Sites
Boarding Dates: June 28 – July 4, 2026 (Sunday-Saturday)
Programme Dates: June 29 – July 3 (Monday-Friday)
Ages: 14 – 17 years old
Programme Duration: 5 days or 7 days (Boarding)
Boarding Programme
HKD 45,000 (All Inclusive)
Day Programme
HKD 37,500 (All Inclusive)
A Real-World Business Experience
This is a 5-day immersive Mini MBA where students learn how decisions
are made in the real world.
Through workshops, company visits, and team projects, students explore how:
Choose Your Camp Experience
Families can select the camp format that best fits their schedule and goals. There are two ways to join the Mini MBA:
Day Programme
Monday to Friday (June 29 – July 3)
A focused 5-day experience where students dive into strategy, investment, and entrepreneurship through workshops, company visits, and team-based projects. Students will build and present a real investment strategy, gaining exposure to how professionals think and make decisions.
Ideal for families based in Hong Kong who want a high-impact learning experience during the day, while maintaining flexibility at home.
Boarding Programme
Sunday to Saturday (June 28 – July 4)
A fully immersive experience that includes the full 5-day programme, plus evening activities, team sessions, and residential living. Students continue learning beyond the classroom through reflection, collaboration, and shared experiences with peers.
Perfect for students seeking a deeper, more independent experience, with continuous learning, stronger friendships, and full immersion in the programme environment.
The Core Challenge
At the heart of the programme is a real-world challenge:
How would you allocate HKD 100,000 over 24 months to maximise growth while managing risk?
Students work in teams to build:
A core portfolio (stable, diversified strategy)
A moonshot investment (high-growth opportunity)
A risk management framework
A clear 2-year plan
Learn Directly From Goldman Sachs
Students spend a full day at Goldman Sachs, gaining firsthand exposure to how professionals think, analyse, and make decisions in global finance.
Construct diversified portfolios
Assess investment opportunities
Evaluate risk and reward
Make strategic decisions under uncertainty
This is a rare opportunity to experience how real investment decisions are made—inside one of the world’s leading financial institutions.
Industry Mentors & Field Exposure
Company visits, workshops & guest speakers
Through guest sessions, workshops, and field visits, students gain insight into how decisions are made across different sectors of the modern economy, including:
Global Finance & Investment
Understanding how professionals allocate capital, construct portfolios, and evaluate risk.
Entrepreneurship & Startup Growth
Learning how companies are built, how they scale, and why some succeed while others fail.
Venture & Growth Investing
Exploring how investors identify high-potential opportunities and assess emerging industries.
Alternative Assets & Emerging Markets
Examining how investors approach assets where pricing and outcomes are uncertain.
Legal & Ethical Frameworks
Understanding how regulation, compliance, and responsible decision-making shape financial systems.
Students gain exposure to industry professionals and see how real-world decisions are made—from evaluating opportunities to managing risk and turning ideas into action.
Asset Management and Investment
Alternative
Investments
Growth & Venture Capital & Web 3 Ecosystem
Entrepreneurs & Hong Kong Startups
Legal & Risk Advisory
Students see how ideas move from concept to execution.
The Learning Journey
Over 5 days, students go through a structured journey:
Sunday
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Check-in to Bamboo Hostel
Day 1 (Monday)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Programme Introduction
From Dream to Plan: How money grows and how businesses create value
Core question: How would you allocate HKD 100,000 over 24 months?
Icebreaker activities and team formation
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Legal & Ethics Workshop Hosted by Hogan Lovells
Topics: company formation, investment red flags, ethics
Evening (6:00 – 9:00 PM)
Evening activites
Day 2 (Tuesday)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Goldman Sachs Office Visit
Introduction to portfolio construction
Workshop: Building a portfolio that survives volatility
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Portfolio Construction Lab
Practical portfolio building exercises
Mock investment committee Q&A
Evening (6:00 – 9:00 PM)
Evening activites
Day 3 (Wednesday)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Entrepreneurship & Startup Discovery
Talks and workshops with founders
How startups find product-market fit and scale
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Moonshot Strategy Workshop
Entrepreneurship bootcamp for high-growth investment ideas
Evening (6:00 – 9:00 PM)
Evening activites
Day 4 (Thursday)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Animoca Brands Office Visit: Venture Capital Exposure
Understanding how investors evaluate high-growth opportunities
Field trip to a venture capital firm
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Sotheby’s Alternative investment session Exploring art, digital assets, and emerging asset classes
Evening (6:00 – 9:00 PM)
Preparation for final presentations
Day 5 (Friday)
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Strategy Development Workshop
Teams refine their investment strategy with mentors
Afternoon (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Investment Committee
Presentations at Goldman Sachs Office
Teams present and defend their strategy before a judging panel comprised of GS, OWN and other professionals.
Evening (6:00 – 9:00 PM)
Programme closing and graduation ceremony
Saturday
Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Check-out of Bamboo Hostel
What Students Will Develop
This Mini MBA places students in environments where they must think, discuss, question, and make decisions together. By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
Understand How Money Grows
Explain how growth works over time and why higher returns come with higher risk.
Build a Balanced Strategy
Create a mix of stable and high-growth ideas, and understand how they work together.
Think Strategically About a 2‑Year Goal
Turn a 2-year goal into a clear plan with priorities, milestones, and trade-offs.
Manage Risk & Uncertainty
Identify what could go wrong, plan responses, and adapt when needed.
Make Confident Decisions with Limited Information
Evaluate options, form assumptions, and choose a direction with clear reasoning.
Work as a High-Performing Team & Communicate Effectively
Collaborate in teams, handle differing views, and deliver a confident final presentation.
Each day combines hands-on learning, expert insights, and structured reflection, helping students connect what they learn to their own future paths.
Pricing Programme Options
Choose the option that best fits your child’s experience and level of immersion.
Boarding Programme
HKD 45,000 (All Inclusive)
Day Programme
HKD 37,500
Day Programme
Application Process
Admission is selective to ensure a strong learning environment.
- Registration
- Interview with OWN Academy
- Final approval by OWN Academy Admissions Team
Boarding Experience
Students in the boarding programme will stay at Bamboo Hostel, located near the programme venue.
- Shared rooms (2–6 students)
- Study and collaboration spaces
- Supervised environment
- Meals included
This creates a fully immersive experience, where learning continues beyond the classroom through evening sessions and peer interaction.
Stories of Impact
Don’t miss the opportunity to join the OWN Academy x BE Education Mini MBA Summer Camp and give your child early exposure to how real-world decisions are made: strategy, investment thinking, and opportunity evaluation.
In just 5 days, they’ll step into real scenarios, learn from professionals, and develop the clarity and confidence to think independently.
