Summer Pre-College Business Programs
Each summer, TCU Neeley brings high school students to campus in Fort Worth for hands-on, in-residence business programs. Four programs are offered, spanning data analytics, entrepreneurship and innovation, business technology and investing. Students explore a business field, experience college life on the TCU campus and build skills for college and career. Compare the four programs below, then explore each program for full details, dates, costs and how to apply.
Analytics Academy
Who it's for: Rising juniors and seniors
When: June 20–25, 2027
Cost: $1,975
Build your skills in data analytics and market research through a hands-on summer
experience. Learn how to use data to assess business performance and improve outcomes, guided by the Neeley Analytics Initiative.
Business Innovation Academy
Who it's for: Rising juniors and seniors
When: July 11–16, 2027
Cost: $2,200
Explore entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through a hands-on summer experience. Gain exposure to key business
fields such as finance, marketing and AI while solving real-world challenges.
Business Technology Camp
Who it's for: High school students
When: 2027 dates to be announced
Cost: $1,595
Explore the role of technology in business through a hands-on summer program focused
on supply chain innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
High School Investor Challenge
Who it's for: Students entering senior year
When: June 1–5 and June 7–11, 2027
Cost: To be announced
Learn the fundamentals of investing and securities analysis before managing a $100,000
virtual stock portfolio throughout the academic year. Guided by the LKCM Center for
Financial Studies.
How the Four Programs Compare
| Program | Focus | Who It's For | When | Cost |
| Analytics Academy | Data analytics & market research | Rising juniors & seniors | June 20–25, 2027 | $1,975 |
| Business Innovation Academy | Entrepreneurship, innovation & AI | Rising juniors & seniors | July 11–16, 2027 | $2,200 |
| Business Technology Camp | Supply chain & emerging tech | High school students | 2027 dates to be announced | $1,595 |
| High School Investor Challenge | Securities analysis & portfolio management | Students entering senior year | June 1–5 and June 7–11, 2027 | To be announced |