

Our Programs
Young Finance Scholar
Young Sustainability Scholar Accelerated
Young Equity Analyst
Young Finance Scholar Accelerated
Young Sustainability Scholar Accelerated Program
The Young Sustainability Scholar (YSS) Accelerated Certification Program is designed to provide comprehensive learning and practical experience in the field of sustainability. Through a series of live lectures, workshops, and a group project, participants will gain knowledge and critical skills in key sustainability themes such as sustainable development goals, climate change, decarbonization, green economy, biodiversity, and social equity.
Download the YSS Accelerated Program Brochure for in-depth understanding of the program's structure, curriculum, and unique offerings.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
1 Week
First Session:
18 Dec 2023 - 23 Dec 2023 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
Second Session:
27 Jan 2024 - 03 Feb 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $1250







Sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Overview of Sustainability and Sustainable Development : Background, Key Concepts, and Evolution
- Role of United Nations and National Governments in Sustainable Development

Climate Change and Decarbonization
- A Brief of Climate Change
- Key Concepts under Climate Change management
- Climate Policy and Green Initiatives: Paris Climate Agreement and Role of Governments in Decarbonization and Green Economy

Green Economy, Low Carbon Transition and Cleantech
- Overview of Low Carbon Transition and Green Economy
- Major Technologies, Themes, and Industries under Low Carbon Transition

Global Social Issues of Importance
- Key Social Issues and their importance for Businesses and Governments
- Poverty Reduction
- Health and Nutrition
- Gender Empowerment and Equality
Young Finance Scholar Accelerated Program
The Young Finance Scholar (YFS) Accelerated Program offered by the New York Institute of Finance is a one-week intensive training program for pre-college students interested in finance and business. Taught by experienced Wall Street experts and business leaders, the program focuses on developing strong financial and entrepreneurial acumen. With a streamlined curriculum consisting of five comprehensive lectures, the YFS Accelerated Program provides high-potential scholars with essential financial knowledge and business skills for their future academic and professional endeavors.
Download the YSS Accelerated Program Brochure for in-depth understanding of the program's structure, curriculum, and unique offerings.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
1 Week
First Session:
18 Dec 2023 - 23 Dec 2023 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM ET
Second Session:
22 Jan 2024 - 27 Jan 2024 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $1250







Micro and Macro Economy
- GDP / Income and Output
- Unemployment / Inflation / Interest
- Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy
- Case Study
- Supply and Demand

Analyzing a Company From A Financial Perspective
- Assets vs. Liabilities
- Equity vs. Debt
- Revenue vs. Cost
- Cash Flow

Introduction to Wall Street and Ipo’s
- Brief History of Wall Street
- Key Players on Wall Street
- Investment Banking
- Securities Brokers and Dealers

Sustainable Finance and Fintech
- Evolution of Digitization and Technology in Finance
- Blockchain and Bitcoin
- Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Development


Young Finance Scholar
The Young Finance Scholar (YFS) program of the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a tailored multi-dimensional, smart-learning training program designed specifically for pre-college students who have aspirations to explore interests and enrich their financial & business education, research capabilities, and soft skills & extracurricular profiles.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
Summer Sessions:
Coming Soon
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $2000







Micro and Macro Economy
- GDP / Income and Output
- Unemployment / Inflation / Interest
- Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy
- Case Study
- Supply and Demand

Analyzing a Company From A Financial Perspective
- Assets vs. Liabilities
- Equity vs. Debt
- Revenue vs. Cost
- Cash Flow

Introduction to Wall Street and Ipo’s
- Brief History of Wall Street
- Key Players on Wall Street
- Investment Banking
- Securities Brokers and Dealers

Sustainable Finance and Fintech
- Evolution of Digitization and Technology in Finance
- Blockchain and Bitcoin
- Concept of Sustainability and Sustainable Development
Young Equity Analyst
The Young Equity Analyst (YEA) Program of the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is a hands-on practical learning program for stock analysis, trading and related financial and investment education.
Mode:
Duration:
Live Virtual Classes
Summer Sessions:
Coming Soon
Ages:
13 to 17 Years
Fees: $2000







Economics of Industry Cycles And Analyzing Moats
- Learn which industries perform better or worse during different market and business cycles
- Understand four most important drivers of the economy

Financial Statements With Basic Ratios
- Learn to decipher financial statements such as income statements and balance sheets
- Understand why cash flow is as important as location in real estate

Relationships Between Time and The Cost Of Money
- Review calculations of future and present value of cash flows
- Contrast the cost of raising money to expand companies with stock vs. debt

Value a Stock Using Cash Flow Like Warren Buffet
- Learn Free Cash Flow equations
- Input your assumptions into our step-by-step Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) financial model to calculate your fair value for stocks
Where Our Students Are Coming From
Alumni come from all over the world. Students are from elite schools like:
Datton (New York, Ny), Alfaris International School (Riyadha, Saudi Arabia), SAIL Homeschool, American School of Bombay (Mumbai, India), Rye Country Day School (Rye, NY), Lakeside Middle & High School (Pompton Lakes, NJ), Singapore American School (Singapore), Wellington College International Shanghai (Shanghai, China), Winsor School (Boston, MA), Kellogg Middle School (Seattle, WA), TL Kennedy Secondary School (Mississauga, Ontario), Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (Indianapolis, IN), The Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY), Phillips Academy (Andover, MA), Greenwich Academy (Greenwich, CT), Pechersk School International Kiev (Kiev, Ukraine), St. Sebastian's School (Needham, MA), St. Marcellinus Secondary (Mississauga, Ontario), Horace Mann (New York, NY), ...To view all schools click here


Faculty Profile

Chris Thomas
Manager Director

Jimmy Pang
CFA
Our Faculty

Chris Thomas
NYIF Senior Lecturer
Managing Director at Simon Quick, a multifamily office
Previously
- Senior Managing Director at Forefront Capital.
- Senior positions in Lehman Brothers and Bank of America’s
- Fixed income salesman for Merrill Lynch
Education
- Master’s Degree- International Banking & Finance, Columbia University
- BA-Political Science, Newyork University

Chuck Garcia
Leadership development coach
Professional speaker,best-selling author,radio host,Adjunct Professor
Previously
- 25-years in Leadership@Wall Street wherein 14 years at Bloomberg
- Director at BlackRock
- Managing Director at Citadel Investment Management.
Education
- BA in finance@ Syracuse University
- MA in Leadership@ Mercy College

Helio Fred Garcia
40 years of experience
Training largest and best-known companies and organizations in the world,
- specialized financial and professional service firms, corporations, NGOs, and governments.
- NYU faculty since 1988 - Adjunct Professor @ Stern School of Business
- Adjunct Professor @ Columbia University.
- International Distinguished Scholar @ Tsinghua University, Beijing
Education
- MA in philosophy from Columbia University
- BA with honors in politics and philosophy from New York University.

Mayra Rodríguez Valladares
bank and capital markets risk consultant and trainer.
financial regulators, central banks.
- Adjunct Professor @ NYU teaching courses on globalization and energy
- Adjunct Professor @ Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) teaching global marketing, corporate finance and Latin American Politics
Education
- BA @ Harvard University
- MA in International Studies @ The Lauder Institute (UPENN)
- MBA @ Wharton Business School)

Sudeep Rathee, Ph.D.
Managing Director @ New York Institute of Finance (NYIF)
15 years of global experience in strategic management
Previously.
- Head Finance Practice @ ENEA, French Strategic consulting at Hong Kong
- Coordinator @ United Nations
- Derivatives Structuring and Products Manager @ NCDEX, India
Education
- BE @ State College of Engineering, Haryana
- MBA in Sustainability (IIFM)
- Ph.D. in Finance (IIFT)
- United Nations University

Jimmy Pang, CFA
NYIF's senior lecturer
Managing Director at Grey Fin Capital Management
CEO of JKP Consulting LLC managing high net worth family offices and private equity.
Previously.
- Global Fund Manager @ Alliance Bernstein as a in London, Hong Kong, and New York for 13 years with over $10 Billion in AUM
- Chief Investment Officer for Bank of Communications (BoComm)
Education
- Graduated from Northwestern University
- CFA charter holder.


Student Testimonial Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can register and pay for the program through our online payment portal that accepts bank transfer, check, or debit/credit card. We also accept financing with Affirm, a loan service, that offers a monthly payment plan for US & Candian purchases only.
All the class and presentation will be on Zoom. In the Zoom meeting, you are able to interact with the instructors and classmates through audio and chatbox.
We will record the session and share the recording with the student. The student needs to let us know in advance if he/she cannot be in attendance, otherwise it would be an unexcused absence and would affect his/her certificate.
There will be no exam, but a final group presentation. The student will need to attend all the classes in the session and complete the group presentation.
Yes. The student will get a certificate of completion for completing the program (and an award certificate for the Young Finance Scholar program presentation).
Reference letter from NYIF after graduating from the program; Qualify for YFS Advanced program; Get invited to gain volunteer experience in the non-profit Global PAI Project; Be eligible for various NYIF scholarships.
NYIF Accelerated programs offer a shorter (1-week) timeframe compared to full-length NYIF Certification Programs (2-4 weeks). They have a rigorous curriculum, condensing coursework and requirements, making them ideal for students with busy schedules who want to complete their program quickly.

Contact us
We are always available to address your queries and requests. Feel free to reach out to us and an Admissions Advisor will respond back within one business day.

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