High School Summer Business Programs at The Wharton School (Penn)
Philadelphia, PA & San Francisco, CA | On-Campus and Online Programs
1, 2, or 3 Week Programs- - Essentials of Entrepreneurship
- - Leadership in the Business World
- - Essentials of Finance
- - Moneyball Academy
- - Data Science Academy
- - Management & Technology Summer Institute
- - Essentials of Leadership
- - Future of the Business World
- - Moneyball Academy: Training Camp
- - Pre-Baccalaureate Program
- - Essentials of Innovation – San Francisco
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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 both on-campus and online summer programs.
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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 - Essentials of Innovation
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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Programs for 2023
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WhartonEssentials of EntrepreneurshipThis immersive experience teaches students to become young entrepreneurs.2 Weeks On Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Leadership in the Business World]()
WhartonLeadership in the Business WorldExperience a top-notch business school while honing your leadership, and teamwork skills.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Finance]()
WhartonEssentials of FinanceDiscover the fundamentals of finance at one of America's top business schools.2 Weeks On Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Moneyball Academy]()
WhartonMoneyball AcademyMake discoveries in sports with a focus on becoming a data-driven decision maker.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Data Science Academy]()
WhartonData Science AcademyBuild statistical foundations and empirical and critical thinking skills to become a data scientist.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Management & Technology Summer Institute]()
WhartonManagement & Technology Summer InstituteExplore the intersection of technological concepts and management principles.3 WeeksOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Leadership]()
WhartonEssentials 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.2 WeeksOnline2 dates availableDates + Details![Future of the Business World]()
WhartonFuture of the Business WorldBecome the next global business leader through this dynamic learning experience.2 Weeks Online3 dates availableDates + Details![Moneyball Academy: Training Camp]()
WhartonMoneyball Academy: Training CampExplore the fundamental principles of sport statistics.1 WeekOnline2 dates availableDates + Details![Pre-Baccalaureate Program]()
WhartonPre-Baccalaureate ProgramGet ahead on your college education.7 WeeksOnline1 dates availableDates + Details![Essentials of Innovation – San Francisco]()
WhartonEssentials of Innovation – San FranciscoSet on Wharton’s San Francisco campus, this program provides a whirlwind introduction to the world of new venture creation. 9 DaysOn Campus1 dates availableDates + Details
Campus Life & Activities
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.
Located in the University City neighborhood, Penn is near a multitude of shopping and dining options. Immerse yourself in Philadelphia’s history and culture with supervised visits to art museums, parks, historic sites, and more! Test your skills at detecting counterfeit bills at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia or relax with friends overlooking the Delaware River. “The City of Brotherly Love” has something for everyone!
Students in our programs live in one of the Penn residence halls, which are only a short walk from the dining hall and academic buildings.
Top Wharton Activities
- Explore the history of Philadelphia at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in Society Hill
- Ride the roller coasters at Six Flags
- 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
- Jun 4 - Jun 24 Session 1: 2 WeeksOn-CampusEssentials of FinanceSee Available Courses
- Jun 25 - Jul 15 Session 2: 2 WeeksOn-CampusEssentials of FinanceSee Available Courses
- Jul 9 - Jul 22 Session 3: 2 WeeksOn-CampusEssentials of FinanceSee Available Courses
- Jul 23 - Aug 5 Session 4: 2 WeeksOn-CampusEssentials of FinanceSee Available Courses
- Jun 4 - Jun 17 Session 1: 2 Weeks On-CampusEssentials of EntrepreneurshipSee Available Courses
- Jun 18 - Jul 1 Session 2: 2 WeeksOn-Campus Essentials of EntrepreneurshipSee Available Courses
- Jul 9 - Jul 22 Session 3: 2 Weeks On-CampusEssentials of EntrepreneurshipSee Available Courses
- Jul 23 - Aug 5 Session 4: 2 Weeks On-CampusEssentials of EntrepreneurshipSee Available Courses
- Jul 16- Aug 5 3 WeeksOn-CampusData Science AcademySee Available Courses
- Jul 9 - Jul 29 3 WeeksOn-CampusMoneyball AcademySee Available Courses
- Jun 5 - Jun 17 Session 1: 2 WeeksOnlineFuture of the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jun 20 - Jun 30 Session 2: 2 WeeksOnlineFuture of the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jul 10 - Jul 21 Session 3: 2 WeeksOnlineFuture of the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jun 26 - Jun 30 Session 1: 1 WeekOnlineMoneyball Academy: Training CampSee Available Courses
- Jul 24 - Jul 28 Session 2: 1 WeekOnlineMoneyball Academy: Training CampSee Available Courses
- Jun 4 - Jun 24 Session 1: 3 WeekOn-CampusLeadership in the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jun 25 - Jul 15 Session 2: 3 WeekOn-Campus - no courses July 4thLeadership in the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jul 16 - Aug 5 Session 3: 3 WeeksOn-CampusLeadership in the Business WorldSee Available Courses
- Jun 20 - Jun 30 Session 1 : 2 WeeksOnlineEssentials of LeadershipSee Available Courses
- Jul 10 - Jul 21 Session 2 : 2 WeeksOnlineEssentials of LeadershipSee Available Courses
- Jul 2 – Jul 14 9 Days : Session 1Will be held at Wharton's San Francisco CampusEssentials of InnovationSee Available Courses
- Jul 16 - Jul 28 9 Days : Session 2 Will be held at Wharton's San Francisco Campus Essentials of InnovationSee Available Courses