Mini MBA Summer Program Supported By Goldman Sachs
The participants ages 14-17 will network with top entrepreneurs, design a 2-year investment plan and present their strategy with the support of Goldman sachs
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What The Students Will Learn:
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:
Explain how growth works over time and why higher returns come with higher risk.
Turn a 2-year goal into a clear plan with priorities, milestones, and trade-offs.
Evaluate options, form assumptions, and choose a direction with clear reasoning.
Evaluate options, form assumptions, and choose a direction with clear reasoning.
Create a mix of stable and high-growth ideas, and understand how they work together.
Identify what could go wrong, plan responses, and adapt when needed.
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.
Programme Details
Programme: OWN Academy x BE Education Mini MBA Summer Camp
Location: Wycombe Abbey Senior School + Industry Sites
Boarding Dates: August 16 – 22 (Sunday to Saturday)
Programme Dates: August 17 – 21 (Monday to Friday)
Ages: 14 – 17 years old
Programme Duration: 5 days or 7 days (Boarding)
The Itinerary
Students can choose between two formats to join the Mini MBA, with an optional boarding experience for those seeking the full experience:
Day Programme
Monday to Friday (August 17 – August 21)
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 (August 16 – August 22)
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 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 Makes This Programme
Unique?
Students have a unique opportunity to go behind the doors and spend a full day at the offices of Goldman Sachs to gain exposure to wealth management, investments and entrepreneurship. Students participate in sessions that introduce how professionals:
Across our programs, students:
Construct Diversified Portfolios
Evaluate Risk and Reward
Assess Investment Opportunities
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.
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:
Real-World Insight Across Industries
Through guest sessions, workshops, and field visits, students gain insight into how decisions are made across different sectors of the modern economy, including:
Understanding how professionals allocate capital, construct portfolios, and evaluate risk.
Learning how companies are built, how they scale, and why some succeed while others fail.
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.
Examining how investors approach assets where pricing and outcomes are uncertain.
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
Growth & Venture Capital & Web 3 Ecosystem
Legal & Risk Advisory
Alternative Investments
Alternative Investments
Entrepreneurs & Hong Kong Startups
Pricing Programme Options
Choose the option that best fits your child’s experience and level of immersion.
Deadline: June 30, 2026
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