D'Artagnan Scholars Program (June 7 - 19 or July 12 - 24)
The D'Artagnan Scholars Program is a two-week, on campus pre-college experience for rising high school juniors and seniors that offers students the opportunity to earn college credit in various business disciplines (Accounting, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship, Marketing) while building essential skills for academic and professional success.
Through engaging coursework and interactive experiences, you’ll develop the personal and professional skills that set future business leaders apart. Build confidence, strengthen communication and collaboration, and learn to approach challenges with critical and strategic thinking—essential tools for excelling academically, personally, and professionally.
Students may take one course per session. Students who enroll in both summer sessions (June and July) receive 25% off the second course.
Please click here for a tentative sample schedule. The 2026 Summer Programs are listed below:
Dates: June 7th - 19th
Discover how the Queen City works—and why it matters.This immersive program turns Cincinnati into a real-world economics classroom. Designed for rising juniors and seniors, students will see microeconomic concepts in action—from boardrooms to ballparks—as they explore how markets shape the world around them. Along the way, students will earn college credit, gain hands-on experience, and start thinking like economists.
Instructor: Edward Kosack, PHD
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Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in Microeconomic Principles (ECON 200)
Course description: Principles governing the efficient allocation of the nation's scarce resources. Economic behavior of consumers, producers, and resource owners.
Dates: June 7th - 19th
In this course, you'll dive into the exciting world of marketing. We'll cover core marketing concepts—like how to make decisions related to products, pricing, promotion, and distribution as well as understand consumers—using real-world examples from sports teams. You'll also have the opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals and go behind the scenes with Cincinnati sports teams. If you love sports and want to learn how organizations connect with fans and build winning brands, this course is the perfect way to kick off your college career!
Instructor: Ashley Stadler Blank, PHD
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Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in Principles of Marketing (MKTG 300)
Course description: This course will give students a broad understanding of the marketing function and the central role it plays in organizational success. Topics covered include market analysis and segmentation, consumer behavior, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution. This course is a prerequisite for all upper division Marketing courses.
Dates: June 7th - 19th
In this course, students will explore the fundamentals of leadership and management through real-world applications, hands-on activities, and team-based projects. Over the course of the program, you’ll learn how to motivate others, communicate effectively, and guide groups toward shared goals—all while developing a deeper understanding of your personal leadership style.
From problem-solving simulations to collaborative challenges, each session is designed to help you strengthen practical skills that can be applied immediately in your school, on the field, at work, or in your community. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with the confidence and tools to lead with purpose, empathy, and impact—wherever your leadership journey takes you.
Instructor: DJ Steffensen, PhD
Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in Organizational Management (MGMT 200)
Course description: This is a survey course introducing students to the principles of managerial behavior, human resource management, and strategic management. Students will learn about relevant theories, concepts, and frameworks as well as how to apply them to actual business situations.
Dates: July 12th - 24th
In this course, you’ll dive into the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. You’ll explore how new business ideas are born, tested, and launched in a world that’s constantly changing—where technology, customer expectations, and bold thinking are rewriting the rules of success. Using examples from Shark Tank and Cincinnati’s own startup scene, you’ll learn what it takes to pitch ideas, attract investors, and turn creative concepts into real ventures.
You’ll also get the chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and innovators, participate in hands-on projects, and experience the energy of Cincinnati’s startup community firsthand. Whether you dream of starting your own company someday or just want to think more like an entrepreneur in whatever career you choose, this course is the perfect way to develop future-ready skills—and maybe even outswim a few sharks along the way.
Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in Entre and Innovation Mindset (ENTR 301)
Course description: This is an introductory course into the Entrepreneurship and Innovation major and minor that explores the mindset of entrepreneurs, the innovation process, and introduces the many aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation. It is the recommended first course for those interested in a major or minor in the discipline
Dates: July 12th - 24th
In this course, you’ll explore how our world is connected through trade, immigration, and technology—and what those connections mean for our everyday lives. Using real-world examples, we’ll dive into the economic forces behind global debates: Do tariffs really bring jobs back to the U.S.? Is immigration good or bad for the economy? How might advances in artificial intelligence change the global balance of power?
You’ll learn to think critically about what you hear from the news and political leaders, examining these issues through the lenses of economics, business, ethics, and politics—all while focusing on data-driven, nonpartisan analysis. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills—preparing you to engage confidently with global issues as a future leader and citizen of the world.
Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in International Trade & Business Environment (ECON 300)
Course description: An analysis of International Trade and Finance; the behavior of the multinational enterprise; the impact of the global economy on traditional business strategies.
Dates: July 12th - 24th
In this course, you won’t just learn about management—you’ll watch it in action. Forget boring lectures. Every lesson is built around scenes from movies and TV shows that bring topics like leadership, teamwork, and strategy to life. From inspiring coaches and clever CEOs to chaotic workplaces and tough ethical dilemmas, you’ll see how managers make (and break) success on screen.
As you analyze what works—and what doesn’t—you’ll discover real management concepts like motivation, decision-making, and organizational culture. Through discussions, team challenges, and creative projects, you’ll connect entertainment to real-world leadership skills. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to truly “run the show,” this course will show you—Hollywood-style.
Instructor: Marcie Lensges, PhD
Earn 3 credit hours of college credit in Organizational Management (MGMT 200)
Course description: This is a survey course introducing students to the principles of managerial behavior, human resource management, and strategic management. Students will learn about relevant theories, concepts, and frameworks as well as how to apply them to actual business situations.