Summer Business Leadership for Engineers Course Connects Students with Industry Leaders

4/14/26 Entrepreneurship 1 min read

The Christensen Center is offering EGR 190 - Business Leadership for Engineers this Summer Session I (in-person). This seminar is designed specifically for Pratt engineering undergraduate students who want to strengthen the skills that differentiate top engineers in industry: judgment, ethical decision-making, communication, resilience, mentoring, innovation, and executive presence.

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Summer Business Leadership for Engineers Course Connects Students with Industry Leaders

Ready to Lead, Not Just Build? Want to Stand Out Beyond Your Technical Skills?

The Christensen Center is offering EGR 190 – Business Leadership for Engineers this Summer Session I (in-person).

This seminar is designed specifically for Pratt engineering undergraduate students who want to strengthen the skills that differentiate top engineers in industry: judgment, ethical decision-making, communication, resilience, mentoring, innovation, and executive presence.

Students will engage in small-group discussions with Fortune 500 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and leaders across technology, finance, automotive, real estate, and professional sports. Through weekly reflections and one-on-one coaching sessions, students will develop practical frameworks for navigating complex business challenges and test them in real time.

This course helps students:
✔ Translate engineering problem-solving into business impact
✔ Strengthen decision-making and ethical leadership
✔ Build mentoring and interviewing skills that improve employability
✔ Develop confidence and professional presence
✔ Clarify their personal leadership style

For students considering consulting, tech, startups, finance, medicine, or corporate leadership, this course gives a competitive edge beyond technical expertise.

Seats are limited. Enroll now for this summer course through DukeHub.