Essentials of Finance is a selective two-week residential summer program offered by the Wharton Global Youth Program for high school students in grades 9 through 11. Participants receive a rigorous introduction to finance, covering topics from venture capital and corporate finance to advanced analytical concepts far beyond basic investing. The program combines hands-on learning experiences with the academic rigor of one of the world's top business schools. It is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious students who want to develop real financial literacy and explore a future in business or finance.
Understanding budgets, saving, and basic financial decision-making.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Students learn fundamentals of finance including corporate valuation and investment analysis.
Program covers venture capital, corporate valuation, and alternative investments directly relevant to investment banking.
Explores finance beyond stock market including venture capital and startup funding mechanisms.
Intensive introduction to finance fundamentals provides foundational knowledge for accounting careers.
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