Which is best for an application to a university for the purpose of a career in IB?

Does anyone have insight into which of these are in higher regard in terms of applications to universities in this field(current high school student)?

  • Summer internship at a local business(finance/investment related)
  • Shadowing someone at a local business over the summer(with relation to field)
  • virtual accredited course in financial mathematics, economics, accounting, or financial modeling
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