Bentley University’s Wall Street 101 Program is a competitive experiential learning program for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in finance. We offer courses on personal finance, stock valuation and investment research, FinTech and Macroeconomics. Led by Bentley faculty with industry expertise, the program includes small classes, interactive simulations, policy debates and presentations by Wall Street professionals. Students gain hands-on experience valuing stocks, bonds and other assets using industry-standard databases and learn about financial technology's impact on the industry and the art and science of human psychology shaping our investment decisions.
In addition to lectures, students work in teams to prepare stock pitches, analyze investment strategies, participate in macroeconomic simulations and policy debates, and work on entrepreneurial strategies involving FinTech and artificial intelligence (AI). Students attending courses on our beautiful campus will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard databases such as Bloomberg, FactSet and the Financial Trading System in our world-class trading room.
Wall Street 101 Advantages
Participating in college-level lectures will allow you to:
- Work in small teams and apply leadership skills to work cohesively in a group
- Elevate your professional portfolios with new investment ideas
- Discover various careers on Wall Street and in the industry
- Practice presentation skills and interpersonal skills
- Learn about financial analysis, risk management, trading and investment process, and the link between macroeconomics and capital markets
- Connect with fellow high school students from across the globe, developing strong global perspectives and friendships.
Not Planning to Major in Business
Wall Street 101 will give you the skills to improve your financial literacy by helping you think about:
- How should you plan your consumption, saving, and investing?
- How are you planning to finance your college?
- How will you pay off your student loan?
- Should you buy or lease your first car?
- How do taxes affect your investment decisions?
- How do you diversify your portfolio?
- How do government policies affect your investments?