VENTURE Program
The VENTURE Program at Metropolitan Preparatory Academy gives students the opportunity to study business as it exists in the real world; through hands-on experience, global exposure, and serious intellectual engagement.
VENTURE is designed for students who are curious about how businesses are built, how global trade operates, and how ideas move from concept to execution. The program blends academic study, applied projects, and international experience, preparing students to think clearly, act decisively, and operate confidently in complex business environments.
Business as a Real-World Discipline
VENTURE approaches business as a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that combines economics, strategy, finance, communication, and judgment.
Students examine:
- How companies are formed and structured
- How decisions are made under real constraints
- How markets, trade, and global systems interact
- How risk, opportunity, and responsibility are balanced
The emphasis is on understanding how business actually works, not just learning definitions or models.
From Ideas to Real Businesses
A defining feature of VENTURE is that students do not stop at ideas.
Through the program, students may:
- Develop original business concepts
- Build structured business plans and financial models
- Explore sourcing, pricing, and go-to-market strategies
- Test assumptions and refine ideas through feedback
Students learn how to move from concept to execution; gaining experience that is both intellectually demanding and practically meaningful.
Global Exposure and International Trade
VENTURE places strong emphasis on global perspective.
Students engage with:
- International markets and trade systems
- Cross-border business practices
- Supply chains, logistics, and sourcing
- Cultural and regulatory differences in global commerce
Where appropriate, learning is enriched through international travel and immersion experiences, including opportunities to study business and trade in major global hubs such as Hong Kong.
These experiences allow students to see global business in action, meet professionals, and understand how international trade operates on the ground.
Curriculum Designed for Depth and Progression
The VENTURE curriculum develops progressively across the secondary years.
Early Years (Grades 9-10)
Middle Years (Grade 11)
Senior Year (Grade 12)
Skills That Matter
VENTURE develops capabilities that extend well beyond the classroom, including:
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Financial and economic literacy
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Confidence presenting and defending ideas
- Comfort operating in unfamiliar and global contexts
These skills support success in university programs and future endeavors across a wide range of fields.
Preparation for University and Beyond
VENTURE provides students with a strong foundation and meaningful advantage for further study in areas such as business, commerce, economics, international relations, finance, entrepreneurship, law, and related disciplines.
More importantly, it develops students who are comfortable with complexity, capable of independent thinking, and prepared to take initiative.
Who the VENTURE Program Is For
The VENTURE Program is well suited to students who:
- Are interested in business, entrepreneurship, or global systems
- Enjoy problem-solving, analysis, and debate
- Want to build and test real ideas
- Are motivated by challenge and real-world application
Participation is based on readiness and academic alignment.
Learn More
Families interested in the VENTURE Program are encouraged to schedule a visit or speak with the Admissions team to learn how the program fits within Metro Prep’s broader academic offering.
+1 (416) 285-0870
admissions@metroprep.com
