Finance and Investing: 1-Week Intensive Virtual Bootcamp

Pre-College Programs at Stevens / Finance and Investing: 1-Week Intensive Virtual Bootcamp

The Stevens School of Business is offering a one-week intensive boot camp, where high school students will take a deep dive into the world of finance and investment, gaining hands-on experience with tools used by top financial professionals. The program is designed to simulate the experience of a professional portfolio manager. Throughout the week, students will learn the fundamentals of investing, including equity analysis, risk assessment, and portfolio diversification. This program provides an excellent foundation for those considering a future career in finance or investment management.

Program Highlights:

  • Portfolio Management - Utilizing the S&P Capital IQ academic platform, students will learn to create backrest and manage real and simulated portfolios of assets. They will learn how to utilize this professional platform to gather data, analyze company performance, and apply portfolio optimization techniques to maximize returns while minimizing risks.

  • S&P Certifications - Students will work towards earning S&P certificates such as Capital IQ Pro 101, and Pro 201, Banking 101, and Ratings Direct® 101. This will provide students with a competitive edge in their future academic and career pursuits, equipping them with fundamental skills in financial analytics, market data, and investment principles.

  • Daily Breakout Sessions – Participants will be paired with teaching assistants that will guide and mentor them through practical exercises twice a day after lectures are conducted.

Eligibility:

  • Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors entering the fall 2026 academic year

Program Format:

  • Duration: August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  • Format: Virtual, synchronous format, with both lectures and practical exercises

  • Tuition: $1000.00

  • Bootcamp Weekly Schedule

  • 9:30am – 11:30am

  • 12:30pm – 2:30pm

By the end of the program, students will not only have gained hands-on experience in constructing and managing a stock portfolio, but also develop a deeper understanding of financial markets, risk management, and data-driven decision making.

If you have additional questions, please contact Lindsay Hartelius at [email protected].

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