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 FinTech, global finance and trade, macroeconomics, personal finance, and stock market and investment research. 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.
Macroeconomics & Financial Markets
Explore how economic events and government policies influence global financial markets. Students learn how headlines—from inflation and interest rates to politics and world events—can drive changes in stocks, bonds, currencies and other investments.
Personal Finance
Build your financial future with Bentley’s Wall Street 101 Pre-College course. Learn the essentials of budgeting, investing, retirement planning and wealth management through hands-on, real-world experiences.
Stock Market and Investment Research
Learn how Wall Street professionals analyze companies and make investment decisions. Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, valuation and stock pitching.
FinTech Startups
Explore how technology is transforming finance. Learn about AI, blockchain and digital payments while discovering how FinTech innovators are shaping the future of financial services.
Global Finance and Trade
Explore how global markets connect countries, businesses and investors. Learn about trade, currency, supply chains and world events through real-world examples.
Trading Strategies
Learn the basics of investing and trading through hands-on simulations. Explore risk, market analysis and investment strategies.
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?
Take the Next Steps
The Trading Room
Wall Street 101 students learn in this state-of-the-art 5,000 square-foot facility comprising. The Trading Room is equipped with 60 Hewlett Packard workstations, each with a 34" HP curved wide display monitor and 24 Bloomberg terminals. Each workstation is equipped with real-time data and leading financial technologies.
Wall Street 101
Hear from students who have experienced Bentley University’s Wall Street 101 program. This competitive finance program provides a welcoming environment where high school students can explore investing, fintech and capital markets through faculty-led classes, simulations and real data tools.
Contact
Wall Street 101 Inquiries: ws101@bentley.edu