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Leadership in the Business World

Business
Leadership

Wharton Global Youth Program

Philadelphia, PASummer program

Leadership in the Business World (LBW) is an intensive summer program offered by the Wharton Global Youth Program, designed exclusively for rising high school seniors seeking an introduction to undergraduate business education. Since its founding in 1999, the program has drawn students from six continents to engage with a rigorous, top-tier curriculum focused on leadership, teamwork, and communication. Participants gain hands-on experience through a combination of business coursework and experiential learning opportunities that emphasize practical skill development and interpersonal growth. LBW is one of the most selective and prestigious pre-college business programs available to high school students.

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Skills You'll Build

Team Leadership

Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.

Public Speaking

Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Strategic Planning

Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.

Problem Solving

Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.

Related Careers

Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner

Program introduces business fundamentals and entrepreneurial thinking through intensive summer coursework.

Management Consultant

Develops strategic planning and problem-solving skills essential for advising businesses on operations.

Marketing Manager

Builds leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed for managing marketing initiatives.

Human Resources Manager

Emphasizes team leadership, communication, and conflict resolution critical to HR management roles.

Quick Facts

Grade Levels
Rising 12th grade
Format
In-Person
Competitiveness
Selective
Best For
Aspiring business leaders

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