College of Business and Public Policy Summer Academies
Learn about business in an exciting and interactive way in our FREE academies!
- Leadership, Hospitality, Accounting / Personal Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship Academies for students entering 10th-12th grade & 2024 graduates
- Accounting / Personal Finance Academy for students entering 7th-9th grade
- All day sessions from 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00am
- Instruction: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Optional Activities: 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Lunch included
- Experience college life; sessions are located at Rasmuson Hall on UAA's campus
- Deadline to register is May 10th, sign up now!
- What happens when you spend more than you make? Find out with the Get REAL Financial Reality budgeting challenge! (Led by Credit Union 1)
- Meet with accounting professionals and get to know what their jobs are like.
- Learn why a career in accounting could be for you!
- Find out how to get a head start by earning an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Bookkeeping while you are in high school!
Deadline to register is May 10th, 2024.
We are offering five free academies for students going into 10th - 12th grade + 2024 graduates.
You can attend all, or pick and choose the topics that most interest you.
Academies are held from 8:30am - 5pm.
- Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00am
- Instruction: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Optional activities: 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Lunch included
Deadline to register is May 10th, 2024.
Accounting / Personal Finance Academy – May 28 with Professor Stasia Straley
Learn about accounting in an exciting and interactive way at UAA’s Accounting Summer Academy. Don’t know anything about accounting yet? No problem!
Hospitality Academy – May 29 through 31 with Dr. Amy Green
Learn how to develop business ideas and concepts in the Hospitality Industry. Hear from local restaurant owners and hotel professionals about career opportunities. Explore hospitality programs & courses at UAA. Guest speakers, demos, activities, lunch & snacks provided.
Day 1 – UAA Campus
Introduction to the hospitality industry; hotels, restaurants, lodges, cruise ships, catering.
Day 2 – Downtown Anchorage
Hotel and Restaurant tour. Walking tour of hospitality operations in downtown Anchorage. Lunch provided.
Day 3 – Downtown Anchorage
Sweet Caribou, Dirty Apron, and Fromaggios. Walking tour of hospitality operations in downtown Anchorage. Lunch provided.
Entrepreneurship Academy – June 3 through 4 with Ms. Stacy Miller
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Maybe a side hustle?
You are not alone! Alaska’s small business sector employs 52% of people in the private workforce. Small firms produce more than half of all innovations.
In this interactive session, be prepared to be creative and innovative as we explore the steps that are key to becoming an entrepreneur
Supply Chain Management Academy – June 5 through 6 with Dr. Zhi (Vicky) Tao
This academy helps students understand supply chain management and its issues using every-day examples. It encourages students to delve into logistics and other significant topics within supply chain management.
Leadership Academy – June 7 with Dr. Terry Nelson
Can everyone be a leader? Are leaders born or developed? What does it take to be an effective leader? Join in a lively conversation about leading in today’s world.
Our summer academies are generously supported by Northrim Bank.
