About Wharton

Key Initiatives

Wharton continues to push the boundaries of innovation, generating the knowledge that transforms global business and advances society. Following are some examples of programs and research initiatives that represent the School's diverse energy and spirit.

Customer Analytics Initiative 

 

Capitalizing on Wharton’s strength in data-driven research, the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative (WCAI) works to more fully understand interactive media and its effects on global business, to influence decision-making, and to help companies understand how to monetize interactive data.  

Leonard Davis Institute

A recognized leader in health care research, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI), conducts integrated and collaborative research in health care evaluation, delivery, economics, management, and policy.

Innovation Group

The Wharton Innovation Group aims to catalyze innovation related to all of the school's objectives by soliciting, identifying, and creating opportunities. Once selected, opportunities for innovation will be implemented in collaboration with the operating units of the School.

Entrepreneurial Programs

Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs supports and seeds innovation and entrepreneurship globally through teaching, research, and outreach initiatives, including the widely recognized annual Wharton Business Plan Competition.

Global Initiatives

Wharton holds a unique position as a global leader in business education and research. Through the School's many international partnerships, programs, and initiatives, Wharton Global Initiatives leverage knowledge to promote effective management in a global environment.

Program for Social Impact

Harnessing the energy and capabilities of our students, faculty, alumni, and others, Wharton's Program for Social Impact strives to build capacity by developing social enterprise and advancing management practices in regions that need it most.

Lifelong Learning

Wharton has made an unprecedented commitment to providing lifelong learning resources for all Wharton alumni, ongoing educational opportunities for Executive Education participants, and educational resources for the world at large.

Leadership Program

Wharton Leadership Program

Wharton’s Leadership Program seeks to develop global leaders who exemplify leadership at its best by advancing Wharton’s distinctive blend of coursework, coaching, experiential learning, and conferencing to develop personal leadership capacity.