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.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Program introduces business fundamentals and entrepreneurial thinking through intensive summer coursework.
Develops strategic planning and problem-solving skills essential for advising businesses on operations.
Builds leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed for managing marketing initiatives.
Emphasizes team leadership, communication, and conflict resolution critical to HR management roles.
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