Global Finance & Economics

The field of finance is booming unlike ever before. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has predicted that the demand for financial advice is increasing, and will cause a 23% increase in employment of financial analysts from 2010-2020. Eight out of twenty of CNN’s “Best Jobs for Fast Growth” were in the finance and economic sector. The Global Finance and Economic Program at the Baruch Leadership Academy prepares motivated rising 10th through 12th grade students for successful careers in the thriving industries of business, finance, and the global market. This specialized track at the Academy exposes students to briefing for application to American universities and colleges, focused learning in the field of business in a global context, and interactive field trips in the world’s most noted business centers. The students will have networking opportunities with industry insiders and likeminded high school students from across the world. The Global Finance and Economics Program at the Baruch Leadership Academy strives to give students a comprehensive overview of finance and investments through the following initiatives: Real time simulated training at the Wasserman Trading Floor of Baruch College’s Financial Services Center Workshops to help understand the foundations and components of finance Exploration of various business professions through panels, field trips and guest presenters Site visits to the financial landmarks throughout New York City Networking events and student social programming