Summer Program at Montclair State University
Step into the world of global finance with Montclair State University’s Wall Street & Investment Experience. Designed for international students, this two-week summer program combines classroom learning with hands-on experiences in New York City — the financial capital of the world.
Program Highlights
- Learn to analyze financial data and interpret business news.
- Trade securities including stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrency.
- Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming global finance.
- Study legendary investors like Warren Buffett.
- Examine Wall Street’s role in pop culture.
- Visit leading financial institutions and meet industry experts.
- Tour the Financial District and Wall Street in NYC.
Academic Experience
- Earn 3 U.S. academic credits.
- Instruction by Montclair State University faculty in Accounting and Finance.
- Course materials included, such as The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
- Hands-on project: design and execute your own investment/trading plan.
- Complete financial math assignments to sharpen real-world skills.
Program Details
Dates: July 20 – July 31, 2026
- Check-in: July 19 (Sunday)
- Check-out: August 1 (Saturday)
Location: Montclair State University, New Jersey, just 12 miles from New York City.
Eligibility:
- Ages 18+
- English proficiency: TOEFL 70+, IELTS 6.0+, or Duolingo 95+
Cost: $3,000 USD
(not including airfare, health insurance, or personal expenses)
Payment Schedule:
- $1,000 – Due upon acceptance
- $2,000 – Due by the end of April
What’s Included:
- On-campus housing (double occupancy)
- Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 3 academic credits
- Airport pickup/drop-off (Newark International only)
- Day trip to NYC including Wall Street tour & Stock Exchange
- Ticket to a Broadway show
Why Choose This Program?
- Study with world-class faculty at a U.S. university.
- Gain real-world insights from industry experts in New York City.
- Experience U.S. campus life while living just outside NYC.
- Join a diverse community of students from over 70 countries.
Ready to apply?
Please visit this page to begin your application and take your first step into the world of Wall Street.