The Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship program prepares students to build a strong foundation in entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, business strategy, and ethical decision-making. Through rigorous coursework and practical learning experiences, students gain the knowledge and confidence to explore business not only as a field of study, but as a way to lead, create, and solve problems with purpose.

Next-Level Opportunities

Students engage with experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders, and mentors while developing skills in areas such as economics, finance, marketing, research, and leadership. The program’s partnership with ELI NextGen also gives students a unique opportunity to learn from Israeli innovators and connect with the creativity, energy, and problem-solving spirit that have made Israel a global center of entrepreneurship.

Honors Diploma Distinction

Through internships, mentorship, and capstone work, the program develops confident, capable, and ethically informed student leaders in entrepreneurship, business, and finance who are prepared to meet the future with insight and purpose.

Requirements

  • Honors or AP Micro-/Macro Economics
  • Honors or AP Business Principles
  • Internship or ELI NextGen Seminar
  • Senior Capstone Presentation

Being part of the ELI Nextgen Program has helped me think more strategically and understand how real-world decision-making works. Interaction with real Israeli entrepreneurs provides us students with a unique perspective on how to succeed in today's global economy.

Jesse K.

ELI and the overall business program have helped me significantly in finding the specific field of business I am interested in. It has also helped me find different strategies that are essential for a successful business while getting me out of my comfort zone and learning to speak to a group.

Matthew G.

ELI has helped me learn what actually goes into the development of a company. It has also taught me about all the different niches of business and how there is such a variety of opportunities in the business world.

Tyler C.

ELI has helped me to become more ambitious, interested, and overall involved in the business world in multiple aspects. Whether it comes to learning how to build a successful business plan or learning how to build strong connections and networks with people, ELI has helped with everything in between.

Shushan S.

ELI has provided me with an opportunity to foster my love for entrepreneurship with hands-on experience and high-level, real-world insight into the business process. ELI gave me the space to try and fail, and has taught me how to create a business, while giving me the confidence to keep trying and reworking my ideas until I can succeed.

Rafael S

The business diploma has left a long lasting impact on me for many reasons. Hearing all of the speakers from around the world come and talk to us has inspired me to never give up and that working hard pays off. Everything I have learned about the business world will stick with me until I am an adult and have a business of my own.

Wren W.

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