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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA & CAMBRIDGE, UK | ON-CAMPUS, LOCATION-BASED & ONLINE PROGRAMS
Wharton Global Youth Programs
Ready for a first-rate summer experience at America’s first university? Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, Penn offers an authentic Ivy League experience in the heart of Philadelphia for academically gifted high school students. Penn flourishes in and is enriched by a vibrant urban ecosystem steeped in history and brimming with arts, culture, and innovation. Explore America’s history in Philly’s urban setting and feel the pulse of arts, culture, and innovation. Engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections while taking challenging courses. For summer 2023, Wharton Global Youth Program is offering on-campus, location-based and online summer programs.
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Programs for 2023
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The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaEssentials of EntrepreneurshipThis immersive experience teaches students to become young entrepreneurs.Dates + Details![Leadership in the Business World]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaLeadership in the Business WorldExperience a top-notch business school while honing your leadership, and teamwork skills.Dates + Details![Essentials of Finance]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaEssentials of FinanceDiscover the fundamentals of finance at one of America's top business schools.Dates + Details![Moneyball Academy]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaMoneyball AcademyMake discoveries in sports with a focus on becoming a data-driven decision maker.Dates + Details![Data Science Academy]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaData Science AcademyBuild statistical foundations and empirical and critical thinking skills to become a data scientist.Dates + Details![Sports Business Academy]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaSports Business AcademyLearn about sports ownership, agents, marketing, media, and labor from leaders in the sports business world.Dates + Details![Management & Technology Summer Institute]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaManagement & Technology Summer InstituteExplore the intersection of technological concepts and management principles.Dates + Details![Essentials of Leadership]()
The Wharton School of the University of PennsylvaniaEssentials of Leadership Essentials of Leadership prepares talented high school students to become leaders in the global economy. Through a curriculum of rigorous coursework and activities, students will build skills in emotional intelligence, problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and effective teamwork and collaboration. The program culminates in a simulated trip to Saturn, where small groups must navigate the obstacles of interstellar travel to achieve the goals of the mission.Dates + Details
Campus Life
After class, take a walk down Locust Walk in the heart of campus, visit Ben on the Bench, or admire the campus architecture and tree-lined walkways. Penn is known for its extraordinary athletic and recreational facilities. Organize pick-up games in Penn Park or play tennis with a friend at the Hamlin Tennis Center.
Top Wharton Activities
- Explore the history of Philadelphia at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Society Hill
- Ride the roller coasters at Hershey Park
- Cheer for the Philadelphia Phillies at a major league baseball game
- Shop over 400 stores at King of Prussia Mall, the East Coast’s premier shopping destination
- Test your skills at detecting counterfeit bills at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
- Try the city’s authentic cheese steaks at Steve's Prince of Steaks
- Test your knowledge at our weekly “Trivia Night”
Dates & Program Fees
- 1, 2, 3, or 7 Week Programs On Campus, Online, or Location BasedSee Available Courses
The Wharton Difference
The Wharton Global Youth Program provides extensive opportunities for pre-collegiate students to explore business practices, analyze the world’s complex challenges, and take the first steps in becoming a leader who will transform the global economy. This top-tier program at one of the world's top business schools gives high school students a summer experience that will impact their life - and the world!
New Program in San Francisco - Innovation and Startup Culture
Set on Wharton’s San Francisco campus, Essentials of Innovation provides a whirlwind introduction to the world of new venture creation. Throughout the intensive two-week summer program, students will learn the strategies successful entrepreneurs use to generate new ideas and develop them into disruptive high-growth ventures.
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New Program in Cambridge - Strategy and International Management
This two-week program explores organizational strategy, principles of management, and international business from within a vibrant hub of innovation and research at the heart of Cambridge, England.
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New Spring Program - Moneyball Academy: Training Camp FLEX
Developed by Wharton Professor Adi Wyner and the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative, Moneyball Academy: Training Camp FLEX is a three week, online introduction to statistics and coding. Designed with busy students in mind, the virtual platform includes flexible, asynchronous learning modules that allow students to progress through the course content on their own schedule, while live interactions with instructors, guest speakers, and Teaching Assistants allow students to build connections to peers and across industry.
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