Online Business Programs for High School Students

Explore the business and finance fields before college

Thinking about going into the field of entrepreneurship, business, or finance and want a real-world taste of what it’s like? These online courses in business, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, have been created for this purpose. We offer exciting topics, covered in-depth, through online coursework. You’ll learn from Wake Forest entrepreneurs, professionals, and professors with the support of mentors. These courses are available year-round, and the online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while working at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to take multiple courses and discover a variety of academic areas of interest.

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How You Will Benefit:

3 Learning Advantages Designed for You

  1. Final Capstone Project

    All business-related courses culminate in a special Capstone project that allows you to:

    • Demonstrate what you've learned in a presentation
    • Choose from a variety of topics covered in your course to show what you’ve learned
    • Use any media you prefer— text, video, photography, PowerPoint
  2. Mentoring

    Mentors provide support and answer questions to deepen your learning experience. You can expect:

    • Expertise in your course’s particular field of business
    • Encouragement and direction on all assignments
    • Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you succeed
    • Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project
  3. Flexibility

    • 100% online, works with your schedule
    • Multiple courses can be taken to maximize your learning experience
    • 20 - 30 hours of total instruction and activities per course, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
    • Meet fellow students online from around the world

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