New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York, U.S.A
New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business is one of the nation's premier management education schools and research centers with top-ten positions in the most prestigious national and international business school rankings. At Stern, a culture of diversity is not only encouraged, it is embraced. NYU Stern is famous for it practical, hands-on approach to business education.
From its inception, the history of NYU Stern has mirrored that of the city to which it is so closely tied. NYU’s business school was founded over 100 years ago to provide unparalleled business training to the sons and daughters of immigrants. Today, the Leonard N. Stern School of Business is at the forefront of business education in America and the world.
A supportive community helps make Stern one of the world's leading business schools. Modern facilities and innovative programs of study have been a critical success factor in attracting the top talent – in both students and faculty – to Stern. New York City itself provides a "classroom" where the business, communication and cultural worlds collide to provide a truly dynamic learning environment.
Location
Stern's location, in the heart of Manhattan, allows a unique opportunity to learn in the business capital of the world, while taking advantage of New York's unparalleled offerings in the arts, entertainment, dining, shopping and recreation. As a Stern student, you will be a mere subway ride away from most of the city's finest attractions and some of the most unique attractions in the world..
The NYU campus is located in the heart of one of the city's most exciting, charming, and liveable neighbourhoods – edgy, bohemian Greenwich Village – with quaint, tree-lined streets and legendary nightlife. Today, although well known for its active nightlife, stylish cafes and trendy shops, Greenwich Village remains a cozy residential area filled with charming brownstones and row houses. Stern's culture of congeniality and collaboration blends well with the locale's small town feel. Even as times changed and the rest of New York City grew upward, "The Village" retained its neighbourhood character.
Approximate Term Dates
Fall: Early September - late December
Orientation is mandatory.
Academic Information
Stern's innovative curriculum equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in today's fast-paced business environment. Each course has been carefully calibrated to achieve a fine balance between conceptual and experiential learning.
The curriculum provides a broad-based spectrum of the functional areas of business with a diffusion of materials and coursework from across the traditional disciplines. Students learn how the knowledge and skills they obtain in each academic area are interrelated and build upon each other. Through various research centers, the students examine many international topics, including global financial institutions and markets, comparisons of U.S. and Japanese business and economic systems and more.
Generally, three credit courses taught during the day meet twice a week for a total of two hours and 40 minutes. All three-credit classes meet 14 weeks plus the final examination. Half semester classes are 1.5 credits and generally meet for half the term or less.
Areas of concentration include: Accounting, Banking, Corporate Finance, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Operation Management, Statistics and Strategy. Exchange students will register in elective courses only (core courses and EMBA courses are reserved for Stern students enrolled in the full degree program).
Credit Equivalency
12 STERN credits = 12 SSB credits
15 STERN credits = 15 SSB credits
Size of Classes/ Features
Students come from the United States and 50 other countries worldwide. Between 35-40% of the full time MBA enrollment has consistently been female. This is among the highest percentages of any top-ranked business school. The faculty at Stern is 200 strong and world renowned, including elitists such as the 2003 Nobel Laureate in Economics, Professor of Finance Robert Engle.
Language
All classes are taught in English.
Computer Facility
Stern recommends that students own a computer with Internet capability, have Microsoft Office, and access to a printer. You will have access to two computer labs, however, you may find that you will have to wait for access to a computer especially during peak times. Owning a computer with network access allows students to take advantage of Stern’s wireless network and access the Internet from most classrooms and lounges in the Stern facilities. Students who own a laptop may choose to have their computer configured for wired or wireless access to the Stern Local Area Network and Internet while in the Stern facilities. This access is not mandatory, but is offered as a convenience to students who plan on bringing their laptop with them frequently while they are on campus.
Type/Availability of Accommodation
On-campus housing is guaranteed providing a housing application is submitted prior to the housing deadline. All rooms on-campus include a telephone, cable and computer access, private bathrooms and efficiency kitchens. Additional amenities include meeting and study rooms, computer and fax facilities and a dining facility.
The NYU Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) provides assistance to NYU students who are interested in finding an apartment off-campus. As an incoming exchange student you are able to utilize OCHO to find a suitable apartment rental for the duration of your time in New York.
Health Insurance
All students enrolled at NYU must have full health insurance coverage. Students may opt to purchase NYU insurance or use their own private health insurance.
Visa Information
For visa information contact the U.S. Consulate General Toronto at:
360 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5G 1S4
416-595-1700
416-201-4100 emergency-after hours
416-595-5466 fax (visas)
www.amcits.com/toronto.asp
The Non-Immigrant visa entrance is at 225 Simcoe Street, directly behind the University Avenue entrance.
Note: Food, cell phones, pagers, personal organizers, tape recorders, cameras, and other electronic devices are not permitted inside the Consulate. As we have no facilities for storing these items, please do not bring them when you visit the consulate.
If you run into any problems with the application, please contact Stern MBA International Programs at intl@stern.nyu.edu.
Further Research
For more information about this partnership school, see the exchange literature available in the Schulich Exchange Reference Library located in room W263 SSB or visit their Web site at: www.stern.nyu.edu