Future of the Business World is a unique online experience for high school students to ask big questions about a world in the midst of dramatic change. The program applies innovative online tools used in Wharton undergrad and graduate classrooms to introduce different business themes in which Wharton’s faculty lead the global conversation.
This intensive two-week summer program is designed for a select group of high school students currently enrolled in 9th to 12th grades. The immersive experience takes you through the framework of design thinking, the business aspects of scenario planning and the strategies to work in a team. This program also features two interactive business simulations to help students practice what they have learned to solve real-world problems.
Each summer, Future of the Business World students:
- Explore various business topics and perspectives as presented in a Wharton education
- Examine current issues facing the business world
- Engage with peers and instructors to express personal points of view about the changing business landscape
- Make predictions about what global business may look like when students achieve leadership roles
- Produce group projects that present predictions about the future of the business world
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Session 1: June 16th - June 27th, 2025
- Session 2: July 7th - July 18th, 2025
- Session 3: July 21st - August 1st, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Application Fee: $100
- Tuition: $4,099
Eligibility Requirements
- High school students currently enrolled in grades 9–12 with a broad interest in business and a desire to explore various business pathways.
- International applicants are also welcome.
Deadline
- Priority Deadline: April 2nd, 2025
- Final Deadline: May 1st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- $100 application fee
- A completed online application
- Transcript
- 2024-2025 grade report for current courses is required if these grades are not on your official transcript
- Recommendation from a high school guidance counselor, teacher, or advisor is required for your application
- 2 short essays
- Non-native English speakers must submit test scores to verify English language proficiency. However, if you attend a high school where English is the primary language of instruction, this requirement is automatically waived.
- Optional: Standardized test scores
Notifications of Decisions
Financial Aid Details
The Wharton Global Youth Program is committed to supporting academically ambitious students with demonstrated financial need. Through a variety of need-based scholarships and financial awards, we are able to provide full or partial funding for a select number of eligible program participants.
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The Wharton School of Business is a private Ivy League business school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the University of Pennsylvania, the school is known for its rigorous and prestigious academic programs in business, finance, and management. Wharton offers a variety of degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Economics, an MBA, and PhD programs in business and management. The school is also home to more than 100 research centers and initiatives that focus on topics ranging from finance and entrepreneurship to healthcare and social impact.
