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The following course is designed to prepare students for careers and advanced education in business innovation, entrepreneurship, and management with a solid grounding in fundamentals. While learning about topics of business innovation, design, venture financing, and growth strategy, students will gain the knowledge necessary to build an innovative business proposal and gain economic acumen.
This course will be Online via Zoom, no in person meetings will occur.
Through a combination of online discussions via Zoom, real-life venture case studies, and venture simulations developed at the top Universities, this course prepares for your careers and advanced education in business, entrepreneurship, and management with a solid grounding in fundamentals. We learn and immerse ourselves on the topics of business innovation, venture financing, and growth strategy. The simulations help us experience the dynamics of a business venture and the challenges of raising money, leading the organization, and building wealth for the founders and stakeholders. Examples include companies that went from an idea to market and raised investment from angels and venture investors.
INSTRUCTOR: Professor Vish Krishnan (see below for more information)
PROGRAM SESSIONS: This program is entirely online via Zoom. No in person sessions will occur.
SESSION 1: July 8th – July 26th
Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6pm - 8pm PST
SESSION 2: July 8th – July 26th
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6pm - 8pm PST
TUITION: $2,500
Learning Outcomes:
Course outline:
Is financial aid available?
What are the dates?
Do I need to fill out an application?
Can I enroll in more than one session?
What are the requirements?
Can you reserve my seat?
Do I have to log in at a specific time?
Where can I access my online course?
Why can’t I see my course online?
Can I take this course for credit?
Which grading option should I select?
Can I change my grading option?
How do I request a transcript?
Is financial aid available?
The BRDIGE program is a self-supported program that does not receive any State or Federal funding. As a result, we are unable to offer financial aid or grants to our program participants. Students are encouraged to reach out to their school counselors and community for scholarship opportunities. Please also see the "Scholarship" tab for possible funding opportunities through our partners.
What are the dates?
Session 1 will be held Monday & Wednesday via Zoom from July 8th - July 26th.
Session 2 will be held Tuesday & Thursday via Zoom from July 8th - July 26th.
Do I need to fill out an application?
Yes, in order to register and attend the program an application must be filled out. The application will be posted to this website on December 1, 2024.
Can I enroll in more than one session?
No, both sessions will be following the same schedule in curriculum. The only difference between the two sessions is that one is offered Monday & Wednesday while the other is offered on Tuesday & Thursday. On your application you will indiciate your preference for which session you wish to apply for.
What are the requirements?
Current high school students entering 9th through 12th grade
Can you reserve my seat?
Enrollment is on a first-come, first serve basis. Please allow 1 to 2 business days for processing once you have registered for your course. Registration should be under the student’s name. Please make sure to log out of your personal account if you are registering your child.
Do I have to log in at a specific time?
Yes, students will have schedule class time for live presentation. More information will follow as we get closer to the course dates. Please be sure to frequently check your emails for any notifications from staff or the Instructor.
Where can I access my online course?
Students can log into their MyExtension account and click on “Canvas” from the tool box on the right. You can also go directly to the Canvas link here: https://extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu/.
Why can’t I see my course online?
Students will have access on the course start date, July 8th. To confirm your registration, please log into your MyExtension account. If you recently registered online, please allow 1 to 2 business days for processing
Can I take this course for credit?
This course is available for 3-precollege units. Transferability is up to the receiving institutions admissions office.
Which grading option should I select?
At UC San Diego Extension, you have the option to choose how you want your course(s) graded. Not all grading options are available for all courses. If you don’t choose a grading option, the default grading option will be assigned. Please note that this course is not part of a certificate program but the description for each still follows. Please note that Academic Connection courses are not part of a certificate program but the description for each still follows.
You will have the opportunity to select your grading option when you enroll in your course.
Can I change my grading option?
You may change your grading option at any time before the final class meeting (by 11:59 p.m. on the day before the published end date for online courses) or before final grades are posted, whichever comes first. Since the program ends on 7/26/2024, the deadline to change your grading option for an AC online course is by 11:59pm (PST) on Thursday, July 25th, 2024.
Or submit a written request via email to unex-reg@ucsd.edu. You will receive an email confirmation within one to two business days after your request is processed.
How do I request a transcript?
For instructions on how to order a transcript, please click here. If you’ve never ordered transcripts through Parchment before, you will need to register for a Parchment account. Details can be found from the link above. All transcripts will be printed and delivered by one of the methods listed here. Transcript requests are processed by Student Services. Should you have any questions, please contact them at unex-reg@ucsd.edu.
You can also view/download your grade report by logging in your MyExtension here.
Professor Vish Krishnan holds the Jacobs Chair in Engineering and Management at the University of California, and is a faculty affiliate at the Harvard Business School’s Laboratory for Innovation Science. Prof. Krishnan holds a PhD from MIT and has co- authored some of the most cited articles on the topics of product management and growth strategy. An accomplished scholar and a 5-time winner of the Most Valuable Professor award with substantial industry and entrepreneurial experience, he leads a number of entrepreneurial initiatives at UC San Diego. Professor Krishnan has served in editorial positions at the top journals in the areas of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Operations Management. He works with senior leadership and management development programs at major Fortune 100 companies.
Application Deadline: Application will remain open until all spots in the course are full. At this time all late applications submitted past the extended May 17, 2024 deadline will need to pay to enroll in the course by June 27, 2024.
Applications are currently closed, but will be go live December 1st.
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason by June 14,
Refunds for cancellation or withdrawal after June 14,
All refund requests must be made in writing to Maysoon Dong, Associate Director, UCSD Pre-College Programs