Disruption: Breaking the Rules of Business - Powered by Harvard Business Publishing

Price: $1,499 USD
Age: 13 - 18
Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
Format: Fall Online Teen Academies | Small-Group, Online
Duration: 10-week program, 2-hour lesson per week

Innovation is at the heart of disruption—just look at Apple, Spotify, Netflix, and Amazon.

iD Tech is the exclusive K-12 partner of Harvard Business Publishing Education.

Successful companies that change the world don't just improve the marketplace—they transform it by turning the world on its head and gaining profits from enormous industries. With guidance from the pros at iD Tech and simulations and case studies from Harvard Business Publishing, you'll be put in the driver's seat to learn about the kinds of decisions and challenges involved in changing the game of business. From movies to music to big tech, what industry are you ready to disrupt?

Scholarships are available based on financial need.

Topics Covered

Understand key innovation strategies and how to make a splash with your ideas
Put your innovation skills to the test to save a struggling newspaper
Review wins and lessons from disruptive giants like Netflix, Disney, Spotify, Starbucks, Airbnb, and more
Conceptualize innovative product ideas and design mockups
Build a portfolio of projects to share with colleges including your own product mockups, and social media plans

Netflix in 2011

Reed Hastings founded Netflix to provide a home movie service that would do a better job satisfying customers than the traditional retail rental model. But as it encountered challenges it underwent several major strategy shifts, ultimately developing a business model and an operational strategy that were highly disruptive to retail video rental chains.

Spotify: Face the Music

The case describes the business model of Spotify, setting it against the backdrop of a music industry that has faced steep revenue declines since the advent of digital formats in the late 1990s and the rise of illegal file sharing.

Can Big Tech Be Disrupted?

The tech giants Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Google (now Alphabet), Microsoft, and Netflix are all so successful--and generate so much cash--that they seem virtually unstoppable. Yet according to Jonathan Knee, a Columbia Business School professor and veteran investment banker specializing in media and tech, even the digital superpowers face threats.

Earn Certification

Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn an official certificate granted by iD Tech, the exclusive K-12 education partner of Harvard Business Publishing Education. This program is graded as a pass or fail; students must receive 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.

A certificate recognizing your skills and success
Access to cutting-edge case studies and simulations from Harvard Business Publishing
Instructors recruited from top universities like Caltech and NYU
Designated office hours for additional help and advice
Portfolio of project work to share with colleges or potential employers
Guidance on how to reflect on your iD Tech experience for college applications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my teen need this program?

If your teen dreams of making their mark on the startup scene, there’s more to it than just improving the marketplace–they need to hone the visionary skills required to transform industries. With content from Harvard Business Publishing, they will gain valuable insights to propel them forward in the dynamic world of businesses on the forefront of disruption and innovation.

Is this program right for my teen?

This program is ideal for college-bound business and leadership students interested in management, launching a company, leading a nonprofit, or who generally want to develop new skills in leadership. Students can boost their portfolios with an authentic certificate which may be submitted to select universities for college applications.

Is this program right for students who are new to studying business?

This course is designed for students of all skill levels. With content exclusively from Harvard Business Publishing Education, your teen will unlock many secrets and lessons learned from case studies with Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more, as well as fun simulations that test their ability to respond and adapt to an ever-changing business environment.

What are the technical requirements for this program?

In order for your teen to participate, they will need a Mac or Windows computer, webcam, and stable internet connection with access to Zoom video conferencing. Curriculum will be delivered through Canvas.

How will my teen receive their certificate?

After successful completion of the program, your teen’s verified digital certificate will be emailed to you, at no additional cost, in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of iD Tech and Harvard Business Publishing.

Will Harvard Business Publishing faculty be teaching this course?

This course is taught by live iD Tech instructors and features content exclusively from Harvard Business Publishing. Students will learn the same case studies and simulations taught to business undergrads, MBAs, and business leaders.