Online Intensive Program

Learn Finance & Investment Concepts Online at Your Own Pace

 

The GWI Online Intensive Program (OIP) is a tuition-free, self-guided learning experience that helps students build a solid foundation in core finance and investment concepts at their own pace.

Self-starters are expected to complete three online modules from our leading educational partners: CFA Institute, Wall Street Prep, and Wharton Online. The program is designed for completion from February through August while undertaking an independent internship, summer job, or other full-time endeavor.

Learn

OIP is a flexible education program designed to help you develop key skills needed for success in the investment industry. During the program, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Complete a curriculum of industry-recognized modules

  • Work independently to learn and refine your skills at your own pace

  • Collaborate with other scholars through assigned study pods

  • Build relationships through GWI community events

  • Interact with GWI staff through coffee chats

  • View panels of industry professionals focused on key topics and sectors

*Please note that our educational partners may be subject to change as we are continually evolving our programs.

What You Gain

Through OIP, students will:

  • Learn finance and investment concepts

  • Join a community of motivated students committed to education

  • Refine time management skills through the self-directed pace of the program

After Completion

Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

  • Gain access to GWI’s Alumni Career Institute and GWI Career Development webinars

  • Earn a Certificate of Completion from Girls Who Invest

  • Earn a digital badge credential from Wharton Online

  • Have the option of earning an additional certificate from Wall Street Prep

 Applications for our 2025 programs are now closed. Please check back for our 2026 application in Summer 2025! 

 

Program Requirements

First-years and sophomores enrolled in or transferring to a four-year U.S. or U.S.-style colleges or universities are eligible to apply for the GWI Online Intensive Program.

Check out our FAQ section to learn more about application requirements or view our Sample Timeline below.

Applications for our 2025 programs are now closed. Check back in Summer 2025 for our 2026 application!

Timeline

The program begins in February and runs through August. Online Intensive Program participants must complete each module by the assigned due date in order to advance to the next module. The timeline for the 2025 OIP is as follows:

  • July 2024: Application opens for 2025 programs

    September 5: Early Application Deadline

    Mid-October: Early round applicants typically receive admissions decisions

    October 15: Regular Round Application Deadline

    Mid-December: Regular round applicants typically receive admissions decisions

    January 2025: Program Orientation

    February - May: CFA Institute Investment Foundations

    May - July: Wall Street Prep technical training modules

    July - August: Wharton Online investment management modules

    June - August: Elective Content from Bloomberg Market Concepts and Project Destined

    September 2025: Program Close

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OIP FAQ

  • Admitted students will begin the Online Intensive Program in February 2025. As the program is presented in three distinct modules, we will provide a specific deadline for each module of the program. Within those modules, you will be able to work at your own pace to complete the assignments. The program will run through August 2025. Please note that these deadlines, as well as the curriculum offered, are subject to change.

  • Students must successfully complete three separate online modules in investment management. In past years, these modules have included programming from CFA Institute, Wall Street Prep, and Wharton Online.

    Over the course of the program, OIP students will be introduced to peers through various platforms. Participants can largely set their own pace, but must successfully complete each module and exam before assigned deadlines in order to progress through the program.

    Upon successful completion of the program, OIP scholars receive a certificate of completion for inclusion on their resumes or LinkedIn profiles and join the robust GWI alumni community.

  • Historically, students have been able to finish modules early and move on to the next module ahead of schedule. However, we cannot guarantee access to any module outside of the timeline provided here.

  • The OIP is fully subsidized by Girls Who Invest. There are no costs involved for participants.

  • OIP is designed to be an entirely educational experience. Pending internship availability at partner firms, GWI may be able to offer internships to a small number of OIP program participants. Work authorization will be required if the internship takes place in the United States. Please note these opportunities are extremely limited and vary from year to year. Due to the limited nature of these opportunities, individual requests for internships will not be accommodated.

  • Absolutely! Many of our past OIP participants have participated in the OIP while maintaining full-time internships. Since the OIP is self-guided and asynchronous, it is possible to manage your coursework and your internship responsibilities. Please remember that GWI does not provide internships as part of OIP.