Student Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Program (SIELP)
Program Advantages
- High-quality lectures and workshops taught and facilitated by Cal Poly Pomona professors, administrators, and industry leaders
- Hands-on lab activities to gain practical experiences
- An English immersion environment with American students and people
- Interactive activities, exchanges, team projects, games, excursions, and talen shows, etc. to make international friendship
- Great opportunity to develop skills in public speaking, debate and presentation
- Brainstorm on business ideas, and final project on business plan and business pitch
- Cultural excursions to many attractions in southern California
Program Topics
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the U.S.
- Leadership and Collaborative Teamwork
- ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Intercultural Communication Skills in Global Business
- Startup Funding
- How to Find Your Own Business Ideas
- Business Model Canvas
- International Etiquette
- Public Speaking and Debate Skills
- Work with American Students on the Business Pitch Presentations
Activities & Excursions
- Hollywood
- Getty Center and Original Farmers Market
- Universal Studios Hollywood*
- San Diego, USS Midway Museum** and Mexican-Style Old Town
* Tickets to be purchased by students themselves.
University Village Accommodation
- Students will be accommodated by Cal Poly Pomona's University Village
- Single occupancy bedroom
- 4 residents share an apartment
- Amenities include a full kitchen, dining room, living room, free laundry and swimming pool, and recreation center
Program Information
| Semester | Program Dates | Program Fee | App. Deanline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | July 12 to July 25, 2026 (14 Days) | $3,980/Student* | May 1, 2026 |
* Program fee includes:
- University Village accommodation throughout the program
- Themed lectures, workshops, group discussions, and panel discussions with Cal Poly Pomona's professors and administrators, industry experts and professionals
- Interactive activities, social mixers, cultural exchanges, and talent shows with American students
- Lab visits and "learn by doing" opportunities across the campus
- Business ideas brainstorm and development, market research and analysis, team building and collaboration, business plan development and final pitch presentation, etc.
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation for all the excursions
- Some of the meals during the program
- Program certificates, transcripts, and final pitch winners' awards
* Program fee does NOT include (students need to pay by themselves):
- Visa application
- Airfare
- Insurance
- Meals
- Tickets to the Universal Studios Hollywood, and the USS Midway Museum
- Other personal expenses, etc.
docs/sielp_application_form.pdf
Rick Wang
Mr. Rick Wang
Program ManagerGlobal Education InstituteCollege of the Extended UniversityCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaTel: 909-979-6612Cell: 626-377-5127Fax: 909-869-5077
Other Customized Student Programs
- Selected student leaders
- Outstanding undergraduate students
- Academic writing
- Research skills
- Publication
- Teaching pedagogy
- Students assessment
- Classroom management
- American culture
- Class observation
- Field trips
- Hotel and tourism management
- Restaurant operation and management
- Conference and convention
- Cultural performance
- Poster presentation
- Interaction with local students
- Strategic Planning
- Collaborative Team Work
- Interpersonal Communication
- International Etiquette
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3801 W. Temple Ave.
Bldg 220B-232
Pomona CA 91768
https://www.cpge.cpp.edu
Phone: 909-979-6619
Email : gei@cpp.edu
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM