CANTON -- Two Russian students are in Canton learning entrepreneurship, business budgeting and management.

The two are attending SUNY Canton’s International Summer entrepreneurship program, learning how to be business leaders.

"We help students augment their education to become entrepreneurs," said Marela Fiacco, director of international programs. "Many of these students will graduate and become business leaders or create their own start-ups."

This is the second year that the college has invited students from Kazan Federal University and Moscow State University to attend the business-focused seminar.

The program is co-hosted by the SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center, an agency that helps provide technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs.

A representative from the center works with students to create marketing plans and learn budget financing and overall business management.

"By the end of the three-week session, students will present a complete business plan," Fiacco said.

The students will visit area businesses such as the St. Lawrence Brewing Company and St. Lawrence Valley Roasters.

Several of the students are enrolled in dual-degree programs at the college and take courses online throughout the year with SUNY Canton faculty.

Management program faculty members also present coursework during the session.