CEPS3006 - Investing 101: Managing a Live Financial Portfolio
Course Description

Discover Your Future in Investing & Financial Strategy
Are you curious about how money grows, how markets move, and how investors make smart financial decisions? Seton Hall University’s Investing 101: Managing a Live Financial Portfolio Pre-College Program offers a dynamic, hands-on introduction to finance and investment management.
Designed for high school students interested in finance, investing, and business, this immersive program blends foundational knowledge with real-world application. Participants gain practical experience managing a live investment portfolio while learning how financial markets operate, building the skills and confidence needed for future academic and career success.
What You’ll Learn
- Foundations of Investing: Understand key concepts including stocks, bonds, diversification, risk, and return.
- Financial Markets and Strategy: Explore how global markets function, what drives price changes, and how economic trends shape investment decisions.
- Portfolio Management: Learn to build and manage a diversified portfolio and evaluate its performance.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze financial data and assess investment opportunities using real-time insights.
What You’ll Experience
- Interactive Learning & Simulations: Participate in engaging activities and market simulations that bring financial concepts to life.
- Collaborative Decision-Making: Work in teams to analyze opportunities, debate strategies, and present investment recommendations.
- Real-World Insights: Learn how investors and financial professionals approach risk, identify trends, and respond to changing market conditions.
- A Taste of College Life: Engage with like-minded students while experiencing Seton Hall’s dynamic pre-college environment.
Meet Your Instructor
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Mark Schild, MBA
Associate Dean for Student Success and Instructor of Finance
Stillman School of Business
