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.
“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
Program Comparison Chart
PROGRAM | DURATION | LOCATION | PREREQUISITES | PARTICIPANTS | PROGRAM DATES |
Essentials of Entrepreneurship
(venture creation, business development, entrepreneurship) | 2 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Interest in business, entrepreneurship and/or product design. | Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors | Session 1: June 8 - June 21, 2025 Session 2: June 22 - July 4, 2025 Session 3: July 13 - July 26, 2025 Session 4: July 27 - August 9, 2025 |
Essentials of Finance
(finance, accounting, economics, investing) | 2 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Demonstrated experience within business, economics, and/or finance is highly recommended. | Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors | Session 1: June 8 - June 21, 2025 Session 2: June 22 - July 4, 2025 Session 3: July 13 - July 26, 2025 Session 4: July 27 - August 9, 2025 |
Leadership in the Business World
(leadership, management, organizational strategy, teamwork, operations) | 3 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership roles in academic and/or extracurricular settings. | Rising seniors | Session 1: June 8 - June 21, 2025 Session 2: June 29 - July 19, 2025 Session 3: July 20 - August 9, 2025 |
Data Science Academy
(data science, machine learning, programming, analytics, statistics) | 3 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Demonstrated high level math and/or data analytics in academic courses and/or extracurricular experiences. Previous understanding of statistics is preferred. | Rising juniors and seniors | July 13 - August 2, 2025 |
Moneyball Academy
(sports analytics, statistics, programming, data analysis) | 3 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Demonstrated 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 seniors | July 6 - July 26, 2025 |
Management & Technology Summer Institute
(engineering, entrepreneurship, management) | 3 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Demonstrated academic excellence and leadership roles in academic and/or extracurricular settings. | Rising seniors and (select) rising juniors | July 6 - July 26, 2025 |
Product Design Academy
(design thinking, prototyping, go-to-market strategy) | 3 Weeks | Philadelphia, PA, USA | No formal prerequisites required. Interest in product design or the intersection of art and business, and/or experience with CAD is preferred. | Rising juniors and seniors | June 8 - June 28, 2025 |
Hear from the Students
Curious about Wharton Global Youth Programs? See what past participants have to say about lessons learned and connections made.
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