iASPIRE

ISBF's immersive virtual summer workshop on careers in Economics, Management and Finance.ISBF is delighted to announce the 3rd edition of iASPIRE, its annual summer workshop, aimed at enabling students to better understand the importance, scope and prospects of the fields of Economics, Management and Finance.

Format

• Interactive online sessions by ISBF and LSE faculty members and several eminent industry speakers
• 24 contact hours with hands-on mentoring, over the course of 9 days.

Dates

First two weekends of June

• 4th & 5th June 2022
• 11th & 12th June 2022

Award ceremony will be held in the following week after the completion of summer school programme

Eligibility

Current Class XI students, current Class XII students, and 2022 Class XII graduates

Cost

INR 9,500 per student all inclusive

Key Takeaways

1. Explore what it means to study Economics, Management and Finance
2. Discover how an in-depth understanding of these fields can help you change the world
3. Deep-dive into careers in these areas, such as policymaking, data science, investment banking, consulting and entrepreneurship
4. Interact with industry professionals and draw on their experiences
5. Gain expert insights on career trends post COVID-19
6. Hone your employability through technical and soft skills training
7. Work in groups towards the Hackathon assessment and polish your interpersonal skills
8. Access iAspire video archives containing career talks by experts
9. Receive an ISBF Certificate upon successfully completing the workshop

Application & Admission Process

you will need to submit the following information as part of the iASPIRE 2022 Application Form:

1. Personal details 
2. Academic details (including Class X marksheet)
3. Answer to the question "Tell us how Economics, Management and/or Finance can help you change the world", in the form of a video clip or an audio clip (no more than 90 seconds) or in writing (no more than 200 words).

The deadline to submit the iAspire Application Form is 11.59 pm on Friday, 20 May 2022.

The decision on your application will be notified via email latest within two weeks from the date of application submission. If you are made an offer of a place on the workshop, the same email will also advise on next steps.

Student Speak

Shreyas Jain

Mayo College, Ajmer

Looking back, these four days have been more than just the average summer school experience, rather, they have opened various new horizons for me whilst also giving me a wider understanding of my academic subjects and provided an excellent learning environment.

Uday Sapra

Delhi Public School, Noida

Two sessions that I'll certainly reminisce about are Data Science and Entrepreneurship. Never have I ever sat glued to a zoom meeting for 2 consecutive hours, voraciously taken notes, and chuckled at the same time.Click here to read more about what the participants had to say about the 2021 iASPIRE Summer School.