Write your story. Lead the future.
Levels
- b2Upper Intermediate
I can communicate without much difficulty but still make some mistakes and misunderstand sometimes. - c1Advanced
I can speak and understand very well but in unfamiliar situations may have a few problems with topic-specific vocabulary.
Course Details
- Suitable for:
- Groups & Individuals
- Class Size:
- Maximum 25 students
- Dates:
- 04/07/27 - 16/07/27 or 18/07/27 - 30/07/27
- Age:
- 14 - 17 years old
- Location:
- Cardiff Sixth Form College, Cardiff Bay, Wales
- Accommodation:
- 11 nights in Cardiff and one night in London
- Application:
- A personal statement is required
Are you curious about business, leadership and the decisions that shape our world? Join us in Cardiff for an inspiring two-week summer programme designed for ambitious students aged 14 to 17.
Taught by lecturers from Cardiff Business School, the Junior MBA combines academic sessions, industry insights and practical challenges with an exciting programme of activities and visits. You will work with other students on a team project, develop your ideas and present them to a panel of Cardiff Business School lecturers.
Based at Cardiff Sixth Form College’s campus in Cardiff Bay, the programme also includes two days in London and a visit to Westminster.
What’s provided?
- Academic sessions taught by Cardiff Business School lecturers
- Industry lectures and insights into business and public life
- A team project, with a final presentation to Cardiff Business School lecturers
- Public speaking training, a debate evening and a trading floor challenge
- A written assessment of the final project
- A Cardiff Business School certificate of successful completion
- A full programme of activities, visits and excursions
- Two days in London, including a visit to Westminster
- Eleven nights’ accommodation in Cardiff in a single en-suite room
- One night’s accommodation in London
- Full-board meals
- Weekly laundry
- Travel and medical insurance
- Welfare support and 24-hour emergency contact
Airport transfers are available at an additional cost.
| Junior Summer MBA Cardiff | Package price |
|---|---|
| Two-week programme per student | £5,985 |
Programme: an introduction to leadership for the future'
What makes a good leader? How can businesses and governments make decisions that benefit future generations? And how can new ideas help us create a more sustainable world?
The Junior MBA Cardiff gives students the opportunity to explore these questions while developing the confidence and skills to communicate their own ideas.
The programme is built around the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which encourages decision-makers to consider the long-term impact of their choices. Students explore leadership in business, politics and public life, and apply what they learn to a team project.
Programme themes may include:
- Politics and public decision-making
- Sustainability
- Entrepreneurship
- Artificial intelligence
- The circular economy
The final combination of themes for each group will be confirmed.
Learning with Cardiff Business School
Academic sessions are taught by lecturers from Cardiff Business School, giving students an introduction to business thinking and leadership in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
The programme includes 28.5 hours of planned teaching:
- 21 hours of academic sessions, delivered on weekday mornings in week one and on Monday and Tuesday of week two
- 7.5 hours of industry lectures, delivered each weekday afternoon in week one
Industry lectures may be delivered by guest speakers or Cardiff Business School lecturers, helping students connect classroom discussions with the world beyond the classroom.
Two age groups
Students learn in two age-based groups:
- Ages 14–15: An introduction to business thinking and leadership, exploring the Well-being of Future Generations Act alongside two programme themes.
- Ages 16–17: An opportunity to explore the Act and two further themes, with additional focus on university and future careers.
Your team project
Throughout the programme, students work in small teams to develop a project connected to the themes they have studied.
They will research ideas, collaborate with their teammates and prepare a presentation for a panel of Cardiff Business School lecturers. This is an opportunity to practise working as a team, presenting ideas and responding to questions.
Each student receives a written assessment of their final project. The programme also includes a graduation ceremony and a Cardiff Business School certificate of successful completion.
Our campus: Cardiff Sixth Form College in Cardiff Bay'
Students live and study at Cardiff Sixth Form College’s Cardiff Bay campus.
Teaching takes place in the historic Cory’s Building, which has been restored as a modern teaching space. Campus facilities include classrooms, a dining hall and an auditorium overlooking the Wales Millennium Centre.
The boarding house also offers shared spaces where students can relax and spend time with friends.
Accommodation and meals
Students stay in a single en-suite room in the college’s boarding house on the Cardiff Bay campus.
Shared facilities include:
- A kitchen area with a toaster, kettle and microwave
- A common room and TV room
- Laundry facilities
- A courtyard with a basketball court
The programme includes full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, as well as weekly laundry.
Students spend the final night of the programme in London.
Discover Cardiff'
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales and an exciting place to learn, explore and experience British culture. With its waterfront, cultural attractions, historic buildings and friendly atmosphere, it offers an inspiring setting for an international summer programme.
The programme is based in Cardiff Bay, directly opposite the Wales Millennium Centre. Students will have the opportunity to explore the city as part of their activities and visits.
Why choose Cardiff for your Junior MBA?
- Study in the capital city of Wales
- Learn from lecturers at Cardiff Business School
- Explore the home of the Welsh Parliament
- Experience a city known for its culture, history and waterfront
- Visit London and discover Westminster as part of the programme
Student welfare'
Our team is committed to helping students feel safe, supported and welcome throughout their stay.
- Boarding-house staff are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- There is one member of staff for every 15 students in the boarding house.
- Staff working with students under 18 hold enhanced DBS clearance.
- A 24-hour emergency contact is available.
- Parents, agents and group leaders receive information about welfare procedures before arrival.
- Support is available for unaccompanied minors, and visa invitation letters can be provided where needed
