Business Education for
Non-Business Majors
Curious about the business world?
Trying to figure out a career path?
Need to level up for internships and jobs?
Join us.
About BEcamp
BEcamp is a business education startup that partners with colleges and high schools to help non-business majors prepare for work and life.
What Student Profile Does BEcamp Serve?
Our focus is on non-business majors who identify as “business curious” but have little to no prior business experience. Most of these students end up working in business or business-adjacent jobs after graduation, and are looking for supplemental educational experiences to help them get ready.
What Does BEcamp Offer?
BEcamp offers engaging, experiential in-person workshops delivered by expert BEcamp facilitators on your campus.
Our workshops help students learn the basic principles of business, explore career pathways, impress in job applications & interviews, and accelerate their career trajectories. By partnering with BEcamp, your school can quickly enhance your co-curricular programming in a high-demand field that students actually want to learn about, save you time & money, and boost student career outcomes.
We are actively developing our online offerings (expected summer 2026 launch).
What Makes BEcamp Different?
Our “simple but rigorous” content philosophy (critical to engage smart “business curious” students who are new to the world of business)
Our emphasis on active/hands-on learning that is fun, engaging, and memorable
Our wide breadth of content areas to cover the full “system” of business (Core Concepts, Business Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teamwork, Career Journey, and more!)
Why Now?
For generations, one of the main purposes of education has been to help people get better jobs. This may be especially true today—when scrutiny on the value and ROI of college are at an all-time high.
Meanwhile, AI is putting tremendous pressure on entry-level jobs, particularly in “knowledge economy” sectors like technology, finance, and professional services.
Students, parents, and schools are nervous that the old ways of doing things may not be enough.
To combat these challenging labor market dynamics, students need to upskill better and earlier than ever before in order to stand out and add value in the modern workplace.
Business skills are a perfect fit for this moment. Most jobs “live” somewhere in the business world, and business skills are durable, valuable, and transferrable. The fundamentals of business have largely stayed the same through many previous waves of technological change, and we believe business acumen will continue to be rewarded in the age of AI.
Why Not?
If you’d like to discuss bringing BEcamp to your campus, please get in touch today!
Team
Mike McQuillan
Founder
mike@becampeducation.com
Mike is the Founder of BEcamp. The son of an educator and a businessperson, he is passionate about helping young people prepare for work and life. Mike has taught business & entrepreneurship at Colby College, and has worked as a strategy consultant, nonprofit operator, and tech startup marketer. He studied Economics at Bowdoin College and received his MBA with High Distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Mike lives just outside of Portland, Maine with his wife, son, and dog. In his free time, he enjoys running, golf, pickleball, and eating lobster rolls (when the market price isn’t too high!).
“Mike is an exceptional instructor who effortlessly breaks down complex concepts into simple, actionable insights, making them accessible and engaging for all learners. His genuine passion is infectious.”
Products
On-Campus Workshops
(Live for SY ‘25-’26)
Engaging, experiential business workshops on your school’s campus
Format. In-person on campus
Timing. During the school year, 5-10 hrs. across 1 or more days, flexible scheduling (including weekends & after-school hours)
Program. Lecture learning + fun, experiential activities to get students practicing what they’ve learned
Content Areas. Core Concepts, Business Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teamwork, Career Journey, and more!
Business 101 Online Course
(Coming Summer 2026)
Short online course that’s part mini-MBA, part career exploration
Format. Online asynchronous
Timing. During the school year or over the summer, ~20 hrs. across 1-2 months, flexible to accommodate student needs
Program. Video content + real-world application through wide-ranging practice activities
Community. A private Slack community for submitting work, getting feedback, following news, making connections, and continuous learning
Content Areas. Core Concepts, Business Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teamwork, Career Journey, and more!
Mock Internship
(Coming Summer 2026)
Mock internship featuring team-based projects for real & simulated businesses
Format. Online synchronous
Timing. Over the summer, ~40+ hrs. across 8 weeks, morning & evening options to accommodate different schedules
Program. Video content + live lecture learning + team-based business projects for both real & simulated businesses + personalized coaching
Community. A private Slack community for submitting work, getting feedback, following news, making connections, and continuous learning
Content Areas. Core Concepts, Business Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teamwork, Career Journey, and more!