SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE

One Summer. One Business Minor. 100% Online. 

Earn a Business Minor through this 16-credit, fully online program taught by VSB faculty. 

Ideal for Liberal Arts and Science, Engineering, and Nursing students who want to build business skills without changing their major.

Why Choose SBI? 

• Take classes in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and more
• Gain confidence and professional skills employers want, and again exposure to industry professionals
• Develop your personal brand, career strategy, and learn the art of networking
• 98% of SBI students who sought an internship participated in at least one. Based on 2024 graduate outcomes survey. 70% of surveyed students responded

Unlock VSB Resources 

• Pursue additional VSB minors in specific business disciplines after SBI
• Access the O'Donnell Center for Professional Development
• Get paired with an alumni mentor through the VSB Mentor Program
• Apply for grant funding through the Davis Fund for Student Experiences
• Attend VSB-exclusive events like employer meetups, speakers, and more!

Program Overview 

• Dates: May 26 - July 29, 2026
• Format: Online, with both live and asynchronous instruction.  
• Schedule: Classes run Monday through Friday, 10 a.m - 5 p.m. EST, with holidays off. 
• Earn 16 credits: View a full list of SBI's courses here. 
• Cost: $17,000 (SBI textbooks are included in Villanova's Textbook Access Program) 

Application Process 

• Eligibility: All class years, including recent grads. 
• No GPA requirement, but applicants must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation and with a cumulative GPA greater than 2.0).
• Apply between January 15 - May 1, 2026 
• Priority Deadline: March 15, 2026 
• Rolling admissions for completed applications (decisions are typically communicated within 2 weeks). 
• Materials required: application form (available in portal) and 250-500 word essay (prompt provided in application). 
• Check back in January for the application link. 

Scholarships 

• Deadline: March 15, 2026 
• Available to Villanova students with demonstrated financial need (verified by the Office of Financial Assistance) 
• Academic performance is also considered 
• Requires an additional essay describing financial circumstances 

Questions? 

We're here to help! Please reach out to vsbsummer@villanova.edu or fill out our request more info form and we will contact you shortly.