Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley & San Francisco
May 12-17, 2025
Experience the world of Entrepreneurship with a visit to Silicon Valley and San Francisco this summer through our Industry Immersion Programs. This program provides students with engaging, hands-on experience in one of the leading centers of innovation, tech and finance. Silicon Valley hosts major tech companies like Google, Apple, Dusty Robotics, HP and Intel. Throughout the program students will explore the startup ecosystem, connect with industry members from Silicon Valley and San Francisco and discover how financial institutions play a role in supporting early-stage ventures. In addition to the business visits, students will explore the “Wall Street of the West” with a walking tour of San Francisco and a ferry ride in the bay to uncover the history and secrets of Alcatraz Island. This program combines learning, exploration and networking to offer valuable experiences for aspiring entrepreneurs.
The basics
Instructor: Bruce Barringer, School of Entrepreneurship
Travel Dates: May 12-17, 2025
Program Fee:$2,750 total program and tuition cost + airfare
Course Options:3 credit hours from one of the following: EEE 4010, EEE 5200
On-Campus Meeting Dates: TBA
The details
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Available courses
EEE 4010
Entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley
EEE 5200
Entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley
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Airfare
It is your responsibility to purchase your own ticket
The Industry Immersion Domestic Program Coordinator could assist in organizing your air travel
All accepted students will receive the faculty and/or staff’s flight information as soon as the faculty’s flight is booked
It is suggested that you DO NOT book your flight until you receive this information so you are able to arrive with or around the same time as the faculty and staff for transportation reasons
For this program, you should fly in and out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Earlier arrival or later departure:
If you choose to arrive before the program start date or leave after the program end date you will be on your own for transportation to and from the airport as well as for additional accommodation arrangement and costs
Installment will be charged to your bursar account as shown in the Payment Schedule
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Payment schedule
Description Due Date Amount Application fee Upon submission $50 First Installment Feb. 9, 2025 $1,075 Second Installment March 9, 2025 $1,075 Tuition May 12, 2025 $550 -
Included in payment
Tuition - 3 credit hours
Lodging (Shared with single beds)
Group transportation
Select group meals
Breakfast every day
Entry fees to all required group tours and business visits
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Not included in payment
Valid Driver License or Real ID
Airfare
Airport transportation to and from hotel
Additional meals
Personal expenses