Young Finance Scholar (YFS) Program: Online
Young Finance Scholar (YFS) Program
The Young Finance Scholar (YFS) Program is designed for middle and high school students (ages 13-17) eager to build a strong foundation in business, economics, and finance. This program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning, nurturing the analytical and ethical mindset required to excel in the financial world.
Program Sections:
- Entrepreneurship & Ethics: Understand business structures, startups, financial statements, and ethical practices.
- Personal Financial Management: Master budgeting, saving, credit and debt management, and investing.
- Capital Markets: Dive into stock markets, financial instruments, and risk management.
- Financial Services & Career Pathways: Explore diverse finance careers and discover pathways to future success.
Whether aiming to start a business, manage personal finances, or pursue a career in finance, the YFS Program ignites students' journeys toward financial literacy and empowerment.
Course 1: Types & Structures of Companies
- Business frameworks & structures
- Organizational structures
- Business model elements
Course 2: Startups - How to Start a Business
- Business frameworks & structures
- Key skills for managing a company
- Case study
Course 3: Financial Statements & Analysis
- Income statement & balance sheet
- Operating cycle & cash flow
- Financial ratios & case study
Course 4: IPOs - Raising Funds
- What is an IPO?
- Steps in the IPO process
- Bond issuance fundamentals
Course 5: Ethics in Business & Finance
- What is ethics?
- Case studies (Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs)
- Business ethics principles
Course 1: Developing a Financial Quotient (FQ)
- Financial thinking in daily life
- Useful financial concepts
- Financial resources
Course 2: Saving & Planning
- Importance & methods of saving
- Simple vs. compound interest
- Budgeting & financial planning
Course 3: Credit & Debt Management
- Creditworthiness & reports
- Managing debt & buying on credit
- Financial decision-making
Course 4: Origin & Management of Money
- Cash flow & balance sheets
- Income statement basics
- Spending habits
Course 5: Wealth Creation & Investments
- Wealth creation strategies
- Investment assets & returns
- Business models vs. value creation
Course 1: Introduction to Financial Markets
- Market structures & financial intermediaries
- Function of financial markets
- Real assets & investment vehicles
Course 2: Introduction to Microeconomy
- Demand, supply & equilibrium
- Market structures
- Case studies
Course 3: Introduction to Macroeconomy
- Business cycles & monetary policy
- Employment & inflation
- Interest rates & capital markets
Course 4: Introduction to Stock Markets
- Equity securities & trading
- Hedging strategies
- Margin trading basics
Course 5: Wall Street - Structure & Functions
- History & role of Wall Street
- Investment banks & securities brokers
- Private equity & venture capital
Course 1: Global Financial System
- Role of global financial institutions
- Financial regulations & policies
- Central banking systems
Course 2: Introduction to Banking
- Bank management & performance
- Role of banks in the economy
- Federal Reserve & global central banks
Course 3: Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- M&A definitions & types
- Global M&A trends & motivations
- M&A case studies
Course 4: Introduction to Insurance
- Managing financial risks
- Insurance industry structure
- Policy types & considerations
Course 5: Career Pathways in Finance
- Careers in banking, investment, & insurance
- Required skills & qualifications
- Job market trends & case studies