On-Campus Programs

Application Info
Applications Open November 5

Dive into business on an Ivy League campus with Wharton instructors and exceptional peers.

Wharton Global Youth On-Campus Programs are immersive, pre-collegiate experiences for students currently enrolled in grades 9–11. Led by Wharton faculty and instructional staff, these programs explore topics driven by Wharton research and teaching. Students get the chance to engage with our rigorous business education while studying and networking with global peers, all before they head to college.

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“The invaluable advice from professors and speakers, the busy cacophony of the Houston Market during lunchtime, and the unforgettable weekend hangouts with my newfound friends – those were what made the two weeks at Wharton priceless.”

– YIHAN T., WASHINGTON, USA

Programs

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Product Design Academy

Wharton’s Product Design Academy is a three-week deep dive into design thinking and product development. Through this studio-based program, students will identify customer needs, generate product concepts, prototype, and design a physical product for showcase. 
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Essentials of Entrepreneurship

With a two-week schedule filled with lectures, recitations, and activities, students will walk away from the Essentials of Entrepreneurship program with a better understanding of how to design a creative and useful product from scratch and what it takes to truly be an entrepreneur.
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Essentials of Finance

Essentials of Finance provides an introduction to the theory, the methods and the concerns of the world of finance. Learn about the fundamentals of both personal and corporate finance. Delve into the topics such as the time value of money, the trade-off between risk and return, equities and corporate accounting.
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Leadership in the Business World

Designed to provide students with a glimpse of Wharton’s undergraduate curriculum, LBW offers opportunities to learn about leadership in 21st century organizations through a dynamic and rigorous mix of classes with Wharton professors and business leaders, real-time business simulations, and team-building activities.
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Data Science Academy

The Data Science Academy develops essential data science techniques like data visualization and data wrangling, while teaching modern machine learning methodologies — the building blocks for today’s AI field.
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Moneyball Academy

Explore sports analytics in the Moneyball Academy and learn how real-life professionals use computer programming, statistical thinking, and data to make deep discoveries in sports. A strong background in math and a love of sports is welcomed.
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Management & Technology Summer Institute

M&TSI is a rigorous and rewarding credit program focused on the intersection of business and technological innovation. Take classes with Wharton/Penn faculty and entrepreneurs, go on industry field trips, and more.

Program Comparison Chart

PROGRAMDURATIONLOCATIONPREREQUISITESPARTICIPANTSPROGRAM DATES
Essentials of Entrepreneurship
(venture creation, business development, entrepreneurship)		2 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USAInterest in business, entrepreneurship and/or product design.Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniorsSession 1: June 7 - June 20, 2026

Session 2: June 21 - July 3, 2026

Session 3: July 12 - July 25, 2026

Session 4: July 26 - August 8, 2026

Essentials of Finance
(finance, accounting, economics, investing)		2 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USADemonstrated experience within business, economics, and/or finance is highly recommended.Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniorsSession 1: June 7 - June 20, 2026

Session 2: June 21 - July 3, 2026

Session 3: July 12 - July 25, 2026

Session 4: July 26 - August 8, 2026

Leadership in the Business World
(leadership, management, organizational strategy, teamwork, operations)		3 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USADemonstrated academic excellence and leadership roles in academic and/or extracurricular settings.Rising seniorsSession 1: June 7 - June 27, 2026

Session 2: June 28 - July 18, 2026

Session 3: July 19 - August 8, 2026

Data Science Academy
(data science, machine learning, programming, analytics, statistics)		3 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USADemonstrated high level math and/or data analytics in academic courses and/or extracurricular experiences. Previous understanding of statistics is preferred.Rising juniors and seniorsSession 1: June 21 - July 11, 2026

Session 2: July 12 - August 1, 2026

Moneyball Academy
(sports analytics, statistics, programming, data analysis)		3 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USADemonstrated high level math and/or data analytics in academic courses and/or extracurricular experiences. Previous understanding of statistics and an interest in sports is preferred.Rising juniors and seniorsJuly 5 - July 25, 2026
Management & Technology Summer Institute
(engineering, entrepreneurship, management)		3 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USADemonstrated academic excellence and leadership roles in academic and/or extracurricular settings.Rising seniors and (select) rising juniorsTBD
Product Design Academy
(design thinking, prototyping, go-to-market strategy)		3 WeeksPhiladelphia, PA, USANo formal prerequisites required. Interest in product design or the intersection of art and business, and/or experience with CAD is preferred.Rising juniors and seniorsJuly 5 - July 25, 2026

Hear from the Students

Curious about Wharton Global Youth Programs? See what past participants have to say about lessons learned and connections made.