Wharton Global Youth Learning Sprint

An Immersive Introduction to the World of Business From the Wharton Global Youth Program

During these three-day sprints, high school students learn in person alongside faculty from the world-renowned Wharton School, interact with peers, and meet industry professionals to explore how organizations operate, how markets evolve, and how innovation drives growth. Each Learning Sprint blends academic insight with hands-on application, reflecting Wharton’s approach to business education, where students learn to think critically about how business shapes the world.

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Who Should Attend

The Learning Sprint is designed for high school students (grades 9–12) who are eager to explore business in an intimate, workshop-like environment. Whether they are curious about how companies make decisions or how global trends are transforming industries, they will discover new concepts and strategies and foster a deeper interest in business education. A collaborative approach to problem-solving helps students experience how business connects people, ideas, and impact as they prepare to tackle the challenges of the global economy.

What to Expect

Across a few engaging days, students will:

Participate in interactive sessions led by Wharton faculty and industry experts, dynamic discussions, workshops, and team-based challenges designed to bring business concepts to life.
Dive into a central theme such as “Strategy and Decision-Making,” “Markets and Innovation,” or “Business in the Digital Age,” exploring its real-world applications across industries and contexts.
Work collaboratively with peers to analyze problems, develop solutions, and present ideas — experiencing the teamwork and critical thinking that define Wharton School classrooms.
Connect business to personal interests, discovering how your skills and perspectives can contribute to areas like management, finance, marketing, technology, and social impact.
Build networks with Wharton students, alumni, and professionals, gaining first-hand insight into the pathways and possibilities that business education can offer.
Extend your learning beyond the sprint through online materials and reflection activities that reinforce concepts and foster continued curiosity.

Learn More About Our Past Events

Dubai: January 2026

Wharton Global Youth Learning Sprint: Insights into Modern Finance and Private Equity, held January 9–11, 2026 at Arcadia British School in Dubai, UAE, introduced high school students to the foundations of modern finance and private equity through real-world applications of Nobel Prize–winning economic theories.

Students explored how information and incentives shaped markets, learned core investment concepts such as diversification, risk, return, IPOs, and asset classes, and applied these ideas through interactive, case-style exercises focused on private markets. The program also strengthened students’ leadership, collaboration, and analytical skills and was supported by a Wharton Canvas platform that provided preparatory and follow-up resources. Led by featured speakers Dr. David K. Musto, Dr. Burcu Esmer, and Sachin Khajuria, the experience offered students a hands-on introduction to Wharton’s analytical approach to business education.