The ultimate Finance program for school students
With an Ivy league certificate
- Gain certificate from Harvard Business Impact
- Learn about Careers in Finance from CXOs and industry professionals
- Learn to apply Financial frameworks to everyday decision making
- Differentiate your profile for college admissions
Completing a Harvard Business Publishing Education (HBPE) program—such as Harvard ManageMentor Essentials, Finance Essentials, or any other course—in high school gives a student 4 distinct advantages in college applications, especially for competitive programs in business, economics, or leadership-oriented disciplines.
- Demonstrates Academic Initiative
- Builds Practical, Transferable Skills
- Strong Material for Application Essays
- Aligns with Competitive Programs
What makes Pathbright unique?
Live Learning with Top 1% Faculty
Learn from a world-class faculty pool that includes professors from IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow and industry practitioners from firms like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs
Prestigious Certificate from Harvard Business Publishing Education
Boost your college applications with a recognized certificate from one of the worlds leading business schools
Career Insights from Investment Bankers and Management Consultants
Get real-world career guidance from experts who’ve built successful careers in finance at companies like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs
Choose the Right Curriculum for You
Module 1 - Demistifying Finance
- What is Finance
- How we interact with the world of Finance Daily
- A walkthrough of Careers in Finance
Module 2 - Understanding Financial Intelligence - An introduction to accounting concept
- Basics of Accounting
- Financial Statements Explained
- Introduction to Key Financial Terms
- Case Study : FInancial Statement Analysis
Module 3 - Understanding Financial Health - Introduction to Valuation
- Elements of Financial Health
- Market Based Indicators
- Company valuation Methods
- FInancial Markets explained
- Case study : Comparing two similar companies
Module 4 : Budgeting
- What is a budget
- Approaches to Budgeting
- Personal Budgeting
- Types of Budgets
- SMART goal framework
- Forecasting
Module 5: Cost benefit analysis - Tools for Financial Decision Making
- Cost Benefit Explained
- IRR Explained
- Evaluating Options FInancially
- Learn to think critically and make smart financial decisions
- Case study : Simulation from Harvard Business Impact
Module 6 : Investing Explained
- What is investing
- How to track investments
- Aligning investing decisions and Goals
Meet Your Faculty
Professor Amit Kanchanbaras
Prof. Amit Kanchanbaras held senior roles including Vice President at J.P. Morgan, Northern Trust, and Citicorp, overseeing investment banking operations, transfer agency, and global trade finance
After spending 20+ years in Investment Banking, Professor Kanchanbaras discovered his passion for sharing his knowledge with future generations, serving as Head of Finance, Area Chair – Placements, and Director at ISBR Business School
Kapil Wahal
Kapil Wahal is a seasoned senior leader in the Investment Banking and Financial Services industry with over 18 years of strategic and operational experience. He has led complex functions across Capital Markets, Custody and Fund Services, and Global Market Operations, driving transformation, operational excellence, and regulatory alignment.
At Nomura Services India Pvt. Ltd., as Associate Vice President, he spearheaded initiatives across multiple asset classes—Equities, Bonds, Futures, and Options—and implemented strategic frameworks in Custody, Clearing, and Corporate Actions. His work included collaborating with global institutions such as CISI, ISDA, and FSA to align business practices with international standards. Kapil’s leadership has consistently enhanced operational capability, stakeholder trust, and organizational performance in dynamic, high-stakes financial environments.
Hitesh Motwani
Hitesh Motwani is a visiting faculty at IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Udaipur, where he teaches the application of Artificial Intelligence in business. With experience consulting over 200 leading organizations—including Adani Enterprises, TATA Motors, Flipkart, and SBI—he has helped both leadership teams and employees build AI literacy and drive digital transformation.
Passionate about shaping the next generation of innovators, Hitesh frequently speaks at top educational institutions across India, inspiring young minds to explore the future of AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Upon completing the program, students receive a prestigious Certificate of Achievement from Harvard Business Impact. It’s more than just a certificate—it’s a statement of innovation and excellence!
Pathbright offers a 5-Week, live online program hosted on our proprietary virtual classroom. Students can additionally pursue a 6 week online research internship, bringing the total duration to 11 weeks.
Not at all! Most courses are designed for curious minds, with no prior expertise required. As a first of its kind experiential learning program, this course will start with the fundamentals, and build on them with practice and assignments.
Ages 11 years to 17 years
Grades 7th to 12th
Minimum 70% marks required in the most recent academic year
Original educational documents are mandatory for verification
Any forged or fake documentation will result in disqualification
All sessions, assignments and evaluations will be conducted in english
The fee of the program is INR 45,000 + GST.
Candidates will be evaluated based on a personal interview , post which the seat can be blocked by paying a registration fee of INR 10,000. The remaining fees needs to be deposited before the commencement of classes.
Candidates can reapply in a later batch in case they are denied admission in the round they originally applied in.
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