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Career Edge - NYU High School Summer Program

Investment Banking Fundamentals

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New York City is a major hub in the world of investment banking, and New York University is an ideal place to learn about this complex industry. Investment banking offers a wide range of career options to choose from, due to its highly specialized nature. Managers, analysts, traders, brokers, hedgers, and retirement planners all take part in this industry, each with a role to play. This course provides an overview of the origins of traditional investment banking; the history of key financial products; strategies related to relationship management, trading, IPOs, and fixed income; and synergies in mergers and acquisitions. Upon completion of this program, you will have a foundational understanding of how investment banks provide a broad range of products and services to both issuing and investing clients and where you might fit in as you contemplate your pre-college path, future major, and career.

Ideal For

  • High school students who have completed grades 9, 10, or 11
  • High school students interested in a career in investment banking

You'll Walk Away With

  • An understanding of how investment banks provide a broad range of products and services to both issuing and investing clients
  • Knowledge of the origins of investment banking
  • An NYU transcript showing grade(s) earned upon completion of the course (Please note: No college credit or certificate of completion is granted for this course.)

Available Sessions

  • Session 1 Jun 29 - Jul 02, 2026 Mon - Thurs 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Session 2 Jul 06 - 10, 2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Session 3 Jul 13 - 17, 2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Session 4 Jul 20 - 24, 2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Session 5 Jul 27 - 31, 2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Session 6 Aug 03 - 07, 2026 Mon - Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Students from around the world attend NYU summer programs, but only a college prep program like High School Academy provides the opportunity to explore both traditional and emerging career paths.

Projects and short assignments provide take-aways that prepare you for college classroom work, while demonstrating your newly acquired skills.

Career Edge Schedule

Applications for Summer 2026 is now LIVE!
International Student Deadline (Non-US Citizen/Resident): March 14, 2026
Residential Student Deadline (living on campus): April 29, 2026
Commuter Student Deadline (living off campus/own arrangements): June 12, 2026

Application Requirements and Fees

For International Students

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Program Contact

212-998-7006 - sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu

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