W3i: Wharton Integrative Industry Immersion

Through a portfolio of W3i offerings, students have opportunities to explore industries and apply their academic knowledge in immersive, real-world experiences. Students are encouraged to think critically about the problems they want to solve, explore how business intersects with society, connect classroom learning to industry insight, and gain confidence to lead.

Intended for students early in their undergraduate journey, W3i programs lay the foundation for purposeful, informed career development that extends beyond a single job offer.

Courses

W3i Courses immerse students in an industry or business culture through engagements with leading firms, universities, and industry experts.

Led by world-class faculty of the Wharton School, these short-term business courses are offered in the spring and take place during school breaks. Students earn 0.5 CU that can be used towards Business Breadth or elective credits.

W3i International Courses (WH2980): Known as Wharton International Program (WIP) courses, they feature interactive business site visits, lectures at partner schools, cultural excursions, and networking opportunities with alumni and other business leaders from the destination countries.

W3i Domestic Courses (WH2970): These courses — known as the Wharton Industry Exploration Program (WIEP) — connect undergraduate students with leading firms across the United States to explore industries, engage directly with alumni and other professionals, and gain insight into current and developing business challenges and practices.

W3i Spring 2027 Courses
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Students enrolled in both international and domestic W3i courses have the opportunity to learn through collaborations with other universities, such as Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellín, Colombia.
W3i Faculty Course Proposal

Projects

W3i Immersion Pop-Up Projects help students explore industries and challenge them with the question: “What problems can your Wharton education help you solve in the world?”

These experiences connect students with leading firms across the United States, where they will engage directly with alumni and other professionals and gain insight into current and developing business challenges and practices. Students will test their assumptions in real-world settings and boldly pursue solutions through exploration and inquiry.

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Students participating in W3i Industry Immersion projects have the opportunity to work with major companies and institutions, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Curtis Institute of Music.

Benefits to Participating Firms

  • Engage high-potential talent early in their professional journey
  • Strengthen brand visibility among Wharton undergraduates
  • Access student creativity and vision in the service of present challenges
  • Offer focused inspiration and mentorship opportunities to your team and leaders