MBA Leadership Ventures

Wharton Leadership Ventures Update

[June 2021 Update] We are actively working to finalize a timetable for 2021-22 expeditions. This spring 2021 update provides some additional context on our vision & principles regarding the resumption of WLV programs.

At this time, the Quantico intensive has been scheduled for the fall term and an FDNY intensive date is forthcoming.

WLV will continue to adhere to university guidelines regarding in-person programming. Until we can meet “in the field” together, we hope you stay safe and healthy.

Leadership Ventures are experiences that facilitate self-discovery, leadership, and character development. Participants are able to step out of their comfort zone, exceed personal limitations, and experience leadership firsthand. There are two types of Leadership Ventures: Expeditions and Intensives.

The Behrman Scholarship Program and its partner program the Behrman Fellowship Program increase access for Wharton MBA students to leadership development opportunities. Scholarships for the Leadership Ventures are awarded annually for expedition-based Ventures. Available funding from the Behrman Scholarship Scholarship Program provides a subsidy to offset the trip fees. There is one scholarship seat per expedition.

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Expeditions

Expeditions are outdoor, experiential learning treks that provide genuine environments of uncertainty and challenge. Expeditions generally range from 6 to 8 day overnight trips and can be high in physical intensity.Save

Venture	Dates	Focus
Antarctica Trekking	Winter Break	Backpacking, Mountaineering, Glacier Travel, Winter Tent Camping
Atacama Desert	Spring Break	Multi-disciplinary, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Summit Attempt
Andes Mountaineering	Winter Break & Spring Break	High-altitude Mountaineering, Backpacking,Glacier/Snow Travel
Isla Navarino	Winter Break	Multi-disciplinary, Backcountry Trekking
Patagonia Trekking	Spring Break	Backcountry Trekking, Raft-building
Tall Ships Sailing	Winter Break	Deep Ocean Sailing
Utah Canyoneering	Spring Break	Backcountry Trekking, Canyoneering
Small Crew Sailing	Spring Break	Caribbean Ocean Sailing

Intensives

Intensives are consolidated and immersive group based experiences ranging from 1-2 days. They provide genuine environments of uncertainty and challenge.

Venture	Dates	Focus

FDNY Intensive	Fall & Spring	Firefighting Simulation
Quantico Military Intensive	Fall & Spring	Military Simulation, Ropes Course, Combat Course

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Financial Aid

There is one scholarship seat per expedition. Eligibility is determined through the MBA Financial Aid Office.

Policies and FAQs

In the CourseMatch system, students should input their true preferences for all ventures. There is no limit to the number of ventures that a student can select. For more information on Enrollment Policies, click here.

We are here to help.

We encourage you to speak to any Venture Fellow or Associate Director Jules Roy.

Apply for a Fellowship

Venture Fellows are selected in March of your first year to serve in your second year. Go to the Venture Fellows page for more information. Prior participation in a Wharton Leadership Venture is not necessary.