The UC Berkeley Business Academy for Youth, often called B-BAY, is a selective pre college business and entrepreneurship program hosted by the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Designed for middle and high school students, the program provides an immersive introduction to business through college level coursework and hands on, team based projects. Students learn core concepts such as marketing, finance, and operations while working collaboratively to research, develop, and pitch their own startup ideas. Guided by faculty, entrepreneurs, and mentors, participants build skills in critical thinking, leadership, and communication, while gaining exposure to real world business challenges and innovation. The program emphasizes experiential learning and entrepreneurship, giving students a glimpse into both college academics and future careers as business leaders and founders.
Turning an idea into a real venture, from planning through execution.
Promoting a product, idea, or organization to reach and persuade an audience.
Understanding budgets, saving, and basic financial decision-making.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Students research, develop, and pitch their own startup ideas with mentorship from entrepreneurs and faculty.
Program teaches core marketing concepts and students apply them to develop and pitch business ventures.
Students engage in strategic planning, critical thinking, and team-based problem solving on real business challenges.
Finance is a core concept taught in the program's college-level business coursework.
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