Leadership and Entrepreneurship Summer & Winter Program
Join the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Summer & Winter Program at Pace University's English Language Institute. This 2-week course is perfect for international students who want to improve their English and learn about business and leadership in exciting New York City!
Before You Arrive
Before coming to New York, you will complete 8 hours of online study to help you get ready for the program.
What You Will Learn
1. Business Basics
- Identify the qualities and strategies of a strong leader.
- Learn the principles of entrepreneurship through fun activities and discussions.
- Discover techniques for building and leading teams, and motivating others.
2. Building Your Business
- Unlock the secrets of successful entrepreneurs.
- Learn key skills in business laws, finance, and marketing strategies.
- Understand how to turn ideas into successful businesses and manage customer relationships effectively.
3. Leadership and Growth
- Explore different leadership styles and discover your own potential as a visionary leader.
- Study how to adapt, innovate, and grow a business successfully.
- Learn strategies for starting a business while ensuring long-term sustainability.
Classes are 4 hours per day, Monday to Thursday, with exciting excursions or guest speakers on Fridays.
Program Highlights
- Special guest speaker discusses their experience in creating a thriving business.
- Walking Tour: Explore New York City and learn about leadership and entrepreneurship.
- Resume Building workshop offered by Pace's Career Services Center.
- Special workshop from Pace's Entrepreneurship Studio.
Join Us!
Improve your English, learn valuable business skills, and become a strong leader in New York City.
Register now for the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summer or Winter School.
Walking Tour & Guest Speaker
As part of the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summer or Winter Program, students will experience New York City’s history and culture through an optional guided walking tours on Friday. These tours connect what you learn in class with real-life locations, making your learning experience even more exciting and meaningful.
Walking Tour: Learn about business, leadership, and entrepreneurship as you visit key locations like Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park, and the South Street Seaport. This tour will give you a glimpse into the history and modern-day operations of some of the world’s biggest companies and markets.
Guest Speaker: Join us to hear from Nick Magone, a successful business leader with over 25 years of experience in accounting, business advisory, and international taxation. As a former “Big Four” professional and founder of his own CPA firm, Nick has worked with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to large organizations. Nick’s expertise is in helping businesses grow by providing valuable financial insights and strategies. He will share his experiences with entrepreneurship and leadership, including how numbers are just the beginning of a business’s journey.
Courses
The minimum English proficiency to be successful in the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summer & Winter Program is CEFR B1, TOEFL score of 55, or IELTS score of 5.5. Students will be sent a placement exam at the time of registration.
Important Information for ESL Summer & Winter School Students
The minimum age for courses is 16, so you may find a mix of different ages among your classmates. Additionally, students in courses may have varying levels of English proficiency, with a minimum level of B1. Although the courses focus mainly on content, our instructors may provide language support, as needed, during class.
Placement Exam
You will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your placement exam as soon as your application has been submitted. Some students may also be asked to schedule an additional advising session with a member of our academic team. Check your email for instructions from the English Language Institute!
Note: If you do not receive an email with your placement exam instructions, please check your spam folder or contact the ELI at eli@pace.edu.
Summer 2025 Course Dates (choose one)
July Session: June 30–July 11, 2025 (No walking tours will be held on Friday, July 4)
Application deadline: June 2, 2025
Pace University Housing Application Deadline: April 15, 2025*
Instructor: Sara-Ann Bermont
August Session: July 28–August 8, 2025
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Pace University Housing Application Deadline: April 15, 2025*
Instructor: Mayra Velasquez
Register for the August session
*On-campus residence Housing Applications received after April 15, 2025 may be waitlisted until rooms become available. Please consider Homestay Accommodations if you are applying for housing after the deadline.
Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $860.00* for the 2-week course
*Course tuition does not include transportation or entrance fees during the walking tours.
July Session: includes 32-hour in-person course from June 30–July 11, 2025, 8-hour pre-arrival online self-guided study to be completed from June 23-27, and 2 course-themed walking tours*).
August Session: includes 32-hour in-person course from July 28–August 8, 2025, 8-hour pre-arrival online self-guided study to be completed from July 21-25, and 2 course-themed walking tours*).
*Note: The 2 New York City walking tours require an academic-focused assignment for all F1 visa holders.
Combination Leadership & Entrepreneurship and International Relations (Model U.N.) Summer Courses: $1,550.00 for the 4-week program
Community Pricing
The English Language Institute offers special Community Pricing for au pairs, Permanent Residents, U.S. Citizens, and asylum seekers on Humanitarian Parole currently living in the United States.
Study Options
Students may participate in the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summer School program on any type of visa, including F1, B1/B2, H1, J1, L1, R1 visa, or ESTA. Permanent Residents and U.S. Citizens may also participate.
Accommodations
Leadership & Entrepreneurship (Summer Program) students in need of housing may choose to stay in a homestay with a local family or in a Pace University residence hall. Students under the age of 18 are not able to stay in a Pace University residence hall.
Please indicate your accommodation preference on your Leadership & Entrepreneurship (Summer Program) registration form.
Homestay Options
Staying with a local family is a great way to experience life in New York and practice your English outside of class. Choose either a private or shared room in the home of a local family. All homestays are accessible to Pace University by public transportation. Breakfast is included and dinner and lunch optional.
To find a homestay, please complete the homestay application form Make sure to indicate Pace University as your school.
Private Room (Brooklyn)
- Private room (includes daily breakfast): $890.00 (for 2 weeks)
- Lunch: $170.00 (for two weeks) *optional
- Dinner: $220.00 (for two weeks) *optional
- Minor Fee (for students 16-18 years old): $50.00
- Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
- Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.
Shared Room (Brooklyn)
- Shared room (includes daily breakfast): $740.00 (for 2 weeks)
- Lunch: $170.00 (for two weeks) *optional
- Dinner: $220.00 (for two weeks) *optional
- Minor Fee (for students 16-18 years old): $50.00
- Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
- Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.
Private Room (Manhattan)
- Private room (includes daily breakfast): $1,200.00 (for 2 weeks)
- Minor Fee (for students 16-18 years old): $50.00
- Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
- Move out: The Saturday after classes finish.
**Availability is subject to change based at time of booking.
Pace University Residence Halls
Pace University offers the option of on-campus housing for students enrolled in the 2-week Leadership & Entrepreneurship Summer Program. Please note that students must be 18 years or older to stay in a Pace University residence hall.
Students are responsible for supplying their own linens (sheets, pillows, blankets), towels, and toiletries.
Shared Room
- Shared Room (double or triple occupancy): $780.00/2-week program (no meals included)
- Shared Room (double or triple occupancy): $1,576.00/4-week program (no meals included)
- Move in: 1 day before classes begin (i.e. Sunday).
- Move out: The Saturday after classes finish at 11:00 a.m.
**NOTE: Availability and price may change based on the time of the booking.
NOTE: The English Language Institute provides housing information for the convenience of our students. This is not a direct endorsement of any particular housing provider.
Campus Meal Plan (optional)
- The Pace University cafeteria will be open every day, including weekends, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Students wishing to eat on campus may add meal plan dollars to their Student ID Card to use in the cafeteria.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the English Language Institute at the New York City campus.
Register
Virtual Information Session
Meet with the Director of Enrollment Management for the English Language Institute to learn more about the 2-week Summer School programs.