What is the Academy of Business?

Academy of Business (AOB) bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace. The unique curriculum supplements a student’s regular course load and offers the chance to work as an intern. Students have opportunities throughout the program to hear industry leaders, develop networking and interviewing skills, create resume portfolios and discuss career options, all while receiving specialized education. The Academy of Business program began in 2000. Today, more than 2500 students have successfully completed the program.

Students in grade levels 10, 11 and 12 are eligible to participate. Admission occurs in 10th or 11th grade.

*Please note that if you already applied in the 10th or 11th grades, you do not have to reapply in the 11th or 12th grades. 

Requirements:

AOB requires earning 4 credits in business courses completed within a single Program of Study plus a 160-hour internship in a business/finance related job.

Apply to the Academy of Business:

Click  HERE for the Fall 2025 application (Deadline: TBD).

*Application open to sophomores (class of 2028) and juniors (class of 2027) only.

Questions? Email your school's AOB coordinator.

Stratford-Scott Elmore (scott.elmore@springbranchisd.com)

Memorial-Lindsey Bowman (lindsey.bowman@springbranchisd.com

Spring Woods-Penny Whittaker (penny.whittaker@springbranchisd.com)

Would you like to sponsor an intern? Please email Lindsey Bowman for more information.

lindsey.bowman@springbranchisd.com

Important Dates (2025-2026)

2025-2026 Application Deadline: to be announced

2025-2026 Induction Ceremony: to be announced (MHS auditorium)

Internship Seminar: to be announced

Class of 2026 NYC trip: Saturday January 10, 2026 through Tuesday January 13, 2026

Summer Internship Agreement Deadline: to be announced

Class of 2026 Field Trip: TBD

Class of 2027 Field Trip: TBD

Class of 2025 Internships:

Internship Agreement

New York City:

Saturday January 10, 2026 through Tuesday January 13, 2026

Please email your school's AOB coordinator with any questions:

SHS: scott.elmore@springbranchisd.com

MHS: lindsey.bowman@springbranchisd.com

SWHS: penny.whittaker@springbranchisd.com

Academy of Business Pathways (new for 2025-2026):

2024-2025 Academy of Business Board:

Jeff Majewski-President

Bob Grumans

Michael Hammond

Doug Demiano

Lisa Slattery

Kristy Schaper

Academy of Business School Coordinators:

Stratford-Scott Elmore (scott.elmore@springbranchisd.com)

Memorial-Lindsey Bowman (lindsey.bowman@springbranchisd.com

Spring Woods-Penny Whittaker (penny.whittaker@springbranchisd.com)