Finance Institute: Wall Street in the Classroom

Finance Institute: Wall Street in the Classroom

For High School Students

Get a head start on your study of finance.

The Gabelli School of Business is once again pleased to offer the Finance Institute program geared toward high school students curious about the possibility of studying finance in their future. This program could put you significantly ahead.

"Wall Street in the Classroom is a great introductory level class that not only discusses the aspects of investing but personal finance, economics, and innovation. Mr.Gannon allows the class to participate in thoughtful discussions that further strengthen our understanding of the curriculum and build relationships that last long after the course is concluded. By taking the class, I can now read and understand higher level concepts regarding financial markets that I would not have been able to before this program. It has expanded my horizons within the study of business, not just finance." —  George, past participant

Program benefits:

  • Learn finance fundamentals over the course of one week.
  • Guest speakers from top finance companies and recent Gabelli School of Business alumni visit the classroom.

Finance areas of focus:

  • Overview: Economic Basics, Historical Perspective. Time Value of Money, and Introduction to Financial Markets
  • Personal Finance: Savings, Investing, and Debt Management
  • Investments and Analysis: Stocks, Bonds, and Monetary Policy
  • Alternative Investments: Hedge Fund & Private Equity Industries
  • Investment and Risk Management: Asset Management/Asset Allocation and Risk Management Theory
  • Cryptocurrency

Instructor:

  • Jim Gannon, Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI)
  • Former Wall Street Global Equity Trader

Who should attend?

  • Any high school student interested in learning more about finance.
  • Any high school student curious about managing his or her own finances.

Timeline and location

  • June 15-19 (Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY)
  • June 22-26 (Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY)
  • July 20-24 (Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY)
  • July 27-31 (Rose Hill Campus, Bronx, NY)
  • 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (1.5 hr lunch break)
  • The program will be offered in a hybrid format. You will elect to attend in person or remotely when submitting your application.

Registration

  • The Wall Street in the Classroom program is now accepting applications for Summer 2026.
  • Registration requests received before April 1 will receive priority.
  • International students are eligible to apply to attend virtually.
  • The University does not provide on-campus housing options for this program.
  • Note: This course does not carry academic credit and is not a substitute for any course offered by Fordham University

Program Fees

  • A $100 non-refundable deposit is required when applying to the program.
  • The program cost is $1300 total ($1200 remaining after the $100 deposit).

Refund policy

  • Program fee and deposit are fully refundable prior to May 1.
  • 80% refund will be issued between May 1 and May 31, inclusive.
  • Program fee is non-refundable beginning June 1.

Questions?