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Pre-University Program Finance

Program Date

19-24 June 2027

Age Range

13-17 Age

Final Application Date

5 December 2026

Program Location

İTÜ Ayazağa Kampüsü

Program Fee

95.000 TL

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Program Outcomes

The School of Finance not only teaches students the fundamentals of finance but also provides a strong foundation that prepares them for the dynamics of the global financial world. The program focuses on portfolio management and financial modeling, enabling students to become well equipped for the roles they may undertake in the finance sector in the future. Led by Harvard’s outstanding student instructors, this program brings together academic knowledge and real-world applications.

The finance professionals of the future are trained here.

This program prepares students to become the finance professionals and investors of the future by covering both the corporate dimension of the financial world and the perspective of individual investment. Participants develop analytical thinking skills, strengthen their abilities through hands-on experience, and grow into visionary leaders who will help shape the global financial system. Students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also learn to use the tools necessary to make informed investment decisions.
In the Introduction to Finance track, students become familiar with fundamental topics such as financial markets, corporate finance, the time value of money, and financial statement analysis. The Future Investors Academy teaches the foundations of personal finance and investing while advancing students’ financial literacy to a higher level. Participants dive deeply into the world of company valuation, learning how to calculate a company’s intrinsic value, and test their investment strategies by constructing various portfolios.
The program provides practical experience in analyzing market trends, evaluating investment opportunities, and managing portfolio risk. In addition, key topics such as asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and long-term financial planning are covered. Students not only gain theoretical knowledge but also learn to use the tools necessary to make informed investment decisions. The program aims to develop students’ ability to make sound financial decisions.

Our Educational Leaders

Emmalee Manigat

Harvard Üniversitesi
Lisans Öğrencisi
Ekonomi ve Müzik İşletmeciliği

Biyografi İçin Tıklayınız

Emmalee Manigat, Harvard Üniversitesi’nde Müzik alanında lisans eğitimi alan üçüncü sınıf bir öğrencidir ve Ekonomi alanında yan dal yapmaktadır.


Aynı zamanda Berklee College of Music’te Müzik İşletmeciliği alanında yüksek lisans derecesi hedefleyen çift diploma programı öğrencisidir. Harvard LowKeys grubunun gururlu bir üyesi olan Manigat, geçmişte iş yöneticisi olarak görev yapmış ve hâlihazırda Derek Bok Center’da Lisans Pedagoji Asistanı olarak çalışmaktadır.

Esteban Medina

Harvard Üniversitesi
Lisans Öğrencisi
Finans

Biyografi İçin Tıklayınız

Esteban, Harvard Üniversitesi’nde üçüncü sınıf lisans öğrencisi olup, istatistik alanında öğrenim görmekte ve özellikle kantitatif finans üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır.

Kampüs içinde Economics Review, College Consulting Group ve Alternative Investments kulüplerinde aktif olarak yer almaktadır.

 

 

Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin

Ekonomist Akademisyen
İstanbul Topkapı Üniversitesi

Biyografi İçin Tıklayınız

İşletme ve finans alanlarında akademik çalışmaları bulunan Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin, strateji, yönetim ve finansal analiz konularına odaklanmaktadır.

Prof. Dr. Bülent Güloğlu

Istanbul Technical University (ITU)
Economist / Academic

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Prof. Dr. Bülent Güloğlu specializes in econometrics and quantitative analysis and conducts academic research on data-driven economic analysis and financial modeling.

Turan Sert

Finance and Technology
Expert / Digital
Transformation Consultant

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Turan Sert has been conducting research on blockchain-based decentralized technologies, known as Web3, since 2017 and shares his work across various platforms. Through his books “Blockchain in Questions,” “DeFi in Questions – Decentralized Finance,” and “Web3 in Questions,” he aims to introduce the fundamental concepts, financial applications, and infrastructure of blockchain technology to wider audiences. Sert began his career in auditing at Arthur Andersen and later worked in investment banking at Garanti Bank. He subsequently served as a management consultant at the Booz Allen New York office. After returning to Türkiye, he held board memberships and executive director positions within Fiba Group subsidiaries. Between 2014 and 2016, he served as Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Özyeğin University. He currently continues to serve as a member of the advisory board of the BlockchainIST Center and holds advisory and board positions at various institutions. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Boğaziçi University (1995) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (2001).

Program Schedule

DAY HOURS PROGRAM DETAILS EVENING PROGRAM
DAY
1		 10:00 - 12:30 Welcome + Orientation
(Arrival on Campus + Settling In) 		Bosphorus Tour
13:30 - 17:00 Classes
DAY
2		 09:00 - 13:00 Classes Panel Discussion
Admission to Harvard
13:00 - 17:50 Workshop
DAY
3		 09:00 - 13:00 Classes Volleyball
Activity
13:00 - 17:50 Workshop
DAY
4		 09:00 - 13:00 Classes Panel Discussion
Industry Leaders
13:00 - 17:50 Workshop
DAY
5		 09:00 - 13:00 Classes Treasure Hunt Activity
13:00 - 17:50 Workshop
DAY
6		 09:30 - 17:00 Event Summit
Certificate Ceremony
17:00 Departure from Campus

Services Included in the Program

  • 40 hours of instruction from Harvard students
  • Training Materials
  • Project Works
  • Activities and Excursions
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Accommodation in triple dormitory rooms
  • Health Insurance
  • Program Participation Certificate (Harvard Student Agencies)

Services Not Included in the Program

  • Transportation
  • Personal Expenses

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