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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, Data Analytics, and Entrepreneurship Academies for 10-12th graders
  • Accounting / Personal Finance Academy for rising 7th-9th graders
  • All day sessions from 9 am to 4 pm
  • Lunch included
  • Experience college life; sessions are located at Rasmuson Hall on UAA's campus
  • Deadline to apply is May 12th, register now!
Accounting/Personal Finance Academy for rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders.
Accounting / Personal Finance Academy – June 5 with Professor Stasia Straley
  • 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!
Register for Accounting / Personal Finance Academy for rising 7th-9th graders
Deadline for applications is May 12th, 2023.
Academies for rising 10th graders through 2023 grads.

We are offering five free academies for students going into 10th-12th grade + 2023 graduates.

You can attend all, or pick and choose the topics that most interest you.

Most academies are held for one day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Hospitality Academy is held over two days from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Register for one or more High School Academies
Deadline for applications is May 12th, 2023.
Leadership Academy – May 31 with Dr. Terry Nelson and Dr. Kori Callison

Leadership exists everywhere, even in our day-to-day lives. 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, including the challenges and opportunities in teamwork, and how you can improve your leadership skills.

Hospitality Academy – June 1 and 2 with Dr. Amy Green

Day 1 – on UAA campus at Cuddy Hall
Hotels, catering, restaurants, food trucks, bakeries. 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 2 – Downtown Anchorage
Hotel and Restaurant tour. Meet at a local hotel as a homebase then venture out on a walking tour of hospitality operations in downtown Anchorage. Lunch provided.

Note: This Academy requires participation over both days.

Accounting / Personal Finance Academy – June 6 with Professor Stasia Straley
  • 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!
Data Analytics Academy – June 7 with Dr. Brett Watson

Every day, massive amounts of data are created and stored. How can people and businesses use this data to make decisions? This one day workshop will introduce students to the models and computer software that economists use to analyze data and answer questions about our world.

Entrepreneurship Academy – June 8 with Dr. Terry Nelson and Dr. Kori Callison

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

Our summer academies are generously supported by Northrim Bank.