Program Description: The Rutgers University Student Executive program introduces high-achieving underrepresented high school students in the South Jersey area to a wide range of business disciplines, topics, and careers. Each week, a session facilitator will teach a core business area to the students. For 9 weeks, students will attend sessions and work in teams to compete in an end-of-program case competition. Additionally, students will be assigned a mentor who is a current Rutgers School of Business undergraduate student.
Eligibility: 10th, 11th, and 12th grade high school students in the South Jersey area.
Students participate in the program from all across South Jersey and Philadelphia, so make sure your school is well-represented in this award-winning program! A new flyer and recruitment letter are attached for easy sharing with eligible students.
Program Agenda
Program Start: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Program End: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Program Day: Every Tuesday
Program Hours: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: In-Person at the Rutgers School of Business–Camden
Program Cost: FREE for admitted RUSE Students and dinner is served to students.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Fill out the application
Copy of unofficial transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Recommendation Letter from:
Teacher
Counselor
Principal
1st Place Winners of the RUSE Business Program
Won $1,750.00 - New Product Development
Students of Timber Creek Regional High School - Elizabeth Omolaja and Madonna-Nina Nwako Confesor Diaz - Camden County Tech - Pennsauken
Left to Right: Kaai Webster, Morgan Sephes, Tyler Scott, Mar’Shaan Campbell, Mrs. Karim,
Elizabeth Omolaja, Madonna-Nina Nwako, Chloe Hampton