Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
ON THE CAMPUS OF BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
EXPLORE THE DIVERSE WORLD OF FINANCE WHILE GAINING FIRSTHAND INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND BUILDING ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN INVESTMENT STRATEGY, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Finance & Investing @ Barnard College
Study the key factors that influence publicly traded stock prices and explore advanced topics such as options, futures, and margin trading.
Analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets to understand company valuations and the foundations of private equity investing.
Conduct in-depth equity research and learn to value a company using time-tested principles used by professional investors.
Develop and present an investment pitch for a stock or asset you believe is undervalued, applying analytical and persuasive skills.
Build a diverse portfolio of stocks, bonds, and options while participating in a fast-paced, team-based trading competition guided by expert faculty.
Take part in an exclusive New York City excursion, including a behind-the-scenes tour of Wall Street, visits to a Bloomberg-equipped trading room, and conversations with real financial advisors.
Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
About This Course
A financial program for teens on a university campus in New York City
In this course, students will gain practical experience in investing by building a diverse portfolio of stocks, bonds, and options. Through a fast-paced, team-based trading competition, they’ll develop critical decision-making skills and learn to collaborate in real time under the guidance of expert faculty.
Alongside interactive activities, students will explore key investment topics such as asset classes, public vs. private equity, stock market mechanics, company valuation, and portfolio design. Highlights include excursions to New York City, where past participants toured Wall Street, visited a trading room equipped with Bloomberg terminals, and met with industry professionals—all offering a real-world glimpse into a career in finance.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
This hands-on finance and investing course introduces teens to the fundamentals of both public and private investments, including the differences between equity and debt, investor rights, and company valuation. Students will explore Warren Buffett’s investment strategies, analyze financial statements, and study what influences stock prices. They’ll also learn about options, futures, and margin trading, conduct equity research, and apply professional valuation techniques. The course includes a dynamic team-based trading competition, where students build a portfolio of stocks, bonds, and options, gaining real-world experience and insights into how investors select and manage deals.
Career Exploration
From investment banking to risk management, there are many career options and opportunities to learn about business models and financial markets while also building new skills. Students will visit an investment company, and hear firsthand details on their investment successes, failures and learnings. Also, an accomplished investment professional will share their personal career path and the wide range of career opportunities in the investment space—from being in the limelight to working behind the scenes.
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“My experience here was amazing. I got to have an insight into what college will be like with the classes, dorms, and students. I got to be exposed to a whole variety of different things like going on excursions, meeting different people, and seeing tourist attractions. I also got to have an insight into a career that I’m interested in.”
Jackie T. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Artem M. Joukov, a professor of Finance at Wenzhou-Kean University in China, initially pursued a legal career in the United States before transitioning to academia. Born in St. Petersburg, USSR, he holds the prestigious Order of the Samaritan from the UA Public Interest Institute. Dr. Joukov’s research, spanning law, economics, and finance, emphasizes the critical role of property rights in a thriving economy. His recent papers explore shareholder rights, trade rights, and property owners’ rights in residential real estate. Notably, his legal articles have earned favorable recognition from the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the Appellate Court of Connecticut. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Joukov serves as a JAG officer in the United States Army Reserve and has presented his finance works at various conferences.
ARTEM JOUKOV, JD
“It was great here. Almost everything was perfect and I genuinely feel that I gained something from this. I finally know what I want to do in life and want to work hard for it.”
-Malcolm C. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Finance & Investing
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 5 – July 17, 2026 |
| Session 2: July 19 – July 31, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,898 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 |
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: New York City |
| State: New York |
| Campus: Barnard College |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.