
Wall Street 101 is a competitive experiential learning program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in global finance and investing in stocks, bonds, currencies, and commodities. The seminars, created in an age-appropriate manner, educate students to the art and science of trading, investing, and managing a portfolio. Students engage in lectures, case studies, interactive trading simulations, and presentations by Wall Street experts in small sessions guided by Bentley teachers with industry expertise.
To enhance capital market expertise, all courses combine industry-standard software with exercises and assignments. Students collaborate in groups outside of class to create stock pitches, assess investing strategies, and engage in macroeconomic simulations. Students taking classes on our gorgeous campus will acquire hands-on experience in our world-class trading room with industry-standard databases including as Bloomberg, FactSet, and the Financial Trading System.
Why Should I Enroll in Bentley University’s Wall Street 101 Course?
The financial markets are seeing extraordinary volatility as investors respond to the rapid influx of economic, political, healthcare, and financial news. Students are introduced to the dynamic world of global finance and investment through simulated securities trading and valuation exercises, industry research, portfolio creation, and interaction with top level professionals from the financial services sector.
What Will I Discover in Wall Street 101?
Our professors, who have extensive academic and industrial expertise, will assist you in developing valuation and risk management insights to help you become a sensible investor. Furthermore, Wall Street 101 participants will meet like-minded high school students from throughout the world, offering opportunity to build strong global views.