Hi everyone! I'm excited to introduce you to College Prep: Introduction to Business Careers. This informative, self-paced single lesson is designed to provide high school students an in-depth look into three of the most in-demand and popular career paths in the business world.

1. Inside This Lesson

In this self-paced, 45-minute lesson, we will explore exciting career opportunities in finance and consulting, two of the most sought-after fields for college graduates. We'll cover:

Investment Banking: Understand the basics of investment banking and what the day-to-day work involves.
Management Consulting: Learn about the role of a management consultant and the types of projects they work on.
University Endowment Investing: Get insights into the world of investing at a university endowment.

I'll share real-life examples from my own experience in strategy and investments, and discuss the courses and skills necessary to break into these industries. The main goal of this course is to help you determine if a career in business excites you and, if so, how to prepare for a successful journey to becoming an analyst post-college.

2. Lesson Format

This is a self-paced lesson that allows you to learn at your convenience. Once enrolled, there will be a link to YouTube on the class post, where I'll be presenting through engaging PowerPoint slides with video commentary in the corner of each slide. While this lesson is a recording, I encourage you to reach out with any questions you may have—I will reply within 24 hours.

3. Lesson Structure

Here’s a breakdown of what we’ll cover:

  1. Introduction and Objectives: Setting the stage for what you’ll learn.
  2. Investment Banking: An overview of the field and typical daily tasks.
  3. Management Consulting: Insights into sample projects 
  4. Endowment Investing: Understanding how universities invest and how an analyst plays a role
  5. Personal Experience: Sharing projects from my career in corporate strategy and investments.
  6. Preparation: Essential college courses, hard and soft skills needed to succeed in the business world.