Summer Business Academy

Join us at the Marquette Summer Business Academy and embark on a transformative journey into the world of business. This 3-day immersive camp offers you the chance to get valuable early exposure to a variety of business areas and hands-on experience with your future career before college. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential and secure your spot in this remarkable experience.

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  • Program Overview
  • Eligibility
  • Why attend?
  • Our team
  • Sample Schedule

The Summer Business Academy is in-person and non-residential.

  • Camp Dates/Time: Monday, June 22 – Wednesday June 24, 2026, 8 a.m. (drop off) to 5 p.m. (pick up) on all days
  • Camp Location: O'Brien Hall, Marquette University, 1530 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
  • Eligible Participants: Rising 10th-12th graders
  • Cost: $500. Light breakfast, lunch, learning materials and all activity fees included in registration cost. 
  • Eligible Participants: Rising 10th-12th graders though 9th graders will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The camp is intended for participants who are interested in pursuing an education and career in business, but no prior experience or business education is required.
  • Admission Requirements: Up to 50 students will be accepted. Admission is based on the dates when we receive the complete applications.
  • Unparalleled Access to COBA Faculty: Gain valuable insights and guidance from the esteemed faculty of the Marquette University College of Business Administration.
  • Hands-on Business Exploration: Dive deep into the dynamic fields of accounting, management and marketing through interactive workshops and real-world simulations.
  • Immersive Campus Experience: Explore the state-of-the-art facilities, including the Engineering center, Nursing building, Athletics center and various campus activity sites.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded peers and build valuable connections with industry professionals and COBA faculty, staff and administration.
Dr. Alex Milovic headshot

Dr. Alex Milovic, Associate Professor of Practice in Marketing

Dr. Milovic has worked at Marquette University since 2014. In addition to teaching in the marketing department, he is the founding director and now associate director for the Center for Professional Selling. The Center is nationally recognized as a member of the University Sales Center Alliance and is ranked as one of the top sales programs in the country. Outside of the classroom, he is on the Board of Directors for Global Partners: Running Waters and Life After Hate.

Dr. Milovic earned a BS in Marketing from Towson University, a BS in Management Information Systems from UNC-Charlotte and an MBA in Marketing Strategy from DePaul University. Prior to beginning his doctoral studies, he spent eight years in various sales, marketing and IT roles for Black and Decker, Weaver Partners and Goldman Sachs.

Alisa Nagle Faculty HeadshotAlisa Nagle, Assistant Professor of Practice

Alisa Nagle has taught at Marquette University since 2017, joining full-time faculty in 2024. She brings 30 years of global industry and leadership experience in HR, labor relations, recruitment, rewards, talent development, coaching and strategy roles.

Nagle held global leadership roles at Ford Motor Company and Johnson Controls Inc. specializing in global growth, culture and organization enablement. She has a hands-on, positive and supportive leadership style which she brings to the classroom.

 

Headshot of Professor Dennis Oates

Dennis Oates, Assistant Professor of Practice in Supply Chain Management

Dennis Oates brings more than 30 years of real-world experience in logistics, operations and technology-driven businesses into the classroom. Before joining academia, Dennis held leadership roles at FedEx and Amazon, where he worked on large-scale transportation networks, fulfillment operations and supply chain strategy. His career has also included work with startups, global logistics firms and consulting engagements across retail, transportation and manufacturing.

Dennis teaches courses in supply chain management and operations, focusing on how businesses work in the real world and how data, technology and decisions shape day-to-day operations. He enjoys helping students see how classroom ideas translate into real companies and career opportunities.

He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Supply Chain Management, an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, and is passionate about introducing students to the many career paths available in business and operations.

John Wright Faculty HeadshotJohn Wright, Assistant Professor of Practice, Entrepreneurship

John Wright is a business leader-turned-full-time-instructor with a track record of high performance in sales, marketing, product management, distribution, and value creation in intrapreneurial, start-up and technology settings. He excells at building lasting organizational foundations, new ventures and growing newer business units with a passion for coaching early career talent.

Wright enables student growth through the framework of entrepreneurship while connecting the innovation and start-up ecosystem at Marquette, Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin.

Additional instructor bios coming soon!

8 AM - 9 AM

Check-in / Welcome / Light Breakfast
Introduction to Day's Activities

9 AM - 12 PM

Explore diverse areas of business (such as Accounting, Marketing, Management) via a combination of faculty instruction, interactive case work and skill-building workshops.

12 PM - 1 PM

Lunch

1 PM - 2 PM

MU Highlight Tour

2 PM - 5 PM

Experience Milwaukee and gain exposure to local industry leaders via a company visit, where you will learn from a guest speaker and participate in activities on-site that align with business content learned earlier in the day.

5 PM

Departure