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This January, Stern’s MBA in luxury and retail, the first and only program of its kind in the US, convened top industry executives, global thought leaders and expert faculty in Florence, Italy to share innovative solutions to these real-time challenges.

Excerpt from U.S. News & World Report -- "The Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University asks you to pick six images reflecting your personality, perspective, values or motivations and write a single sentence about each, along with a short introduction."

Excerpt from Poets&Quants — "'Collaborating with NYU Abu Dhabi to design and deliver a first-of-its-kind MBA in the MENA region that creates opportunities for both students and employers is exactly the kind of innovation we get truly excited about at Stern,' says J.P. Eggers, dean of the NYU Stern School of Business."

"'Our vision for Stern at NYUAD is to cultivate a world-class talent pool that will drive the UAE and MENA economies forward, addressing the growing need for industry leadership in this dynamic region,' says Robert Salomon, dean of Stern at NYUAD and a faculty member at NYU Stern for nearly 20 years."

Excerpt from WWD — “Aerin Glazer, a 21-year-old New York University Stern School of Business student, is bringing inclusive design to beauty. More than five years in the making, her beauty brand, Tilt — developed alongside industry veteran and chief operating officer Steve Levine, previously at Bobbi Brown’s Jones Road Beauty — has launched direct-to-consumer, aiming to help people with chronic pain and dexterity issues use makeup with ease.”

Excerpt from Find MBA -- "Finally, don’t underestimate the importance of demonstrating alignment with a school’s values and culture. Loyd highlights that NYU Stern assesses candidates holistically, considering academic achievements, professional aspirations, and alignment with the program’s core values.

“'Think about how each component of your application demonstrates your fit,' she says."

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — "I’ve been at NYU Stern for 11 years, where I built the first center on business and human rights at a business school. This book is, in many ways, a distillation of our experiences and our commitment to the idea that we are pro-business but also want high standards. Businesses can and should be part of the solution to the challenges we face."

Excerpt from BusinessBecause — "Luckily for MBAs, business schools including NYU Stern and Cornell Johnson are increasingly incorporating specialized fintech courses and MBA concentrations in their programs, helping you gain expertise in areas such as blockchain and data-driven credit modelling."
 

Excerpt from Financial Times — “NIIF’s investment is directed towards education, financial inclusion, the environment, healthcare and ageing. Johnston’s team is focused on investing in food systems. ‘We chose food waste and food access,’ she explains. ‘And we’re looking at under-represented and undercapitalised founders in marginalised communities.’” 

Excerpt from Bloomberg — “‘My role in this family is really being able to modernise,’ Koo Jr., a NYU Stern School of Business graduate like his father, said in a Private Wealth Institute video published in 2020 on his career plans. ‘The version of my approach is really not building in line with, but building on top of.’”

Excerpt from La Conceria — "'We need to abandon the volume mentality to enter the era of value.' It is to the world of luxury, in a phase of rapid transformation, that Thomaï Serdari refers. New York University professor Stern (pictured), who on Friday 10 January opened the inaugural conference of the Luxury & Retail MBA program of which she is director."

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — "Roam is another startup geared towards simplifying the transition for newcomers to the United States, says co-founder Krish Bajaj, who’ll be graduating from New York University’s Stern School this spring."

“We help them get set up with everything, from the basics like a bank account and credit card to the more complex tasks like choosing an insurance plan and procuring an H-1B visa without the lottery – all while saving them thousands of dollars, a ton of stress, and loads of time along the way.”

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — “The most memorable moment at the Garage was being on the rooftop and looking out at Soho and the rest of the city. After four years of going to school in NYC, it can be easy to take for granted our proximity to major global companies," she says.

“The fact that The Microsoft Garage office sits just a few blocks from NYU Stern reaffirmed my gratitude for being a student at NYU!”

Michael Posner's new book, “Conscience Incorporated,” offers a blueprint of measures global business leaders can take to navigate human rights challenges and adopt sustainable corporate practices. 

Excerpt from GlobeST — "Together, with the New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business, Berkadia launched the inaugural case competition, bringing together graduate students from top business schools and real estate programs to tackle the complex and often overlooked segment of workforce housing. Far from being just another academic exercise, the competition was designed to be a strategic effort to connect emerging talent with industry leaders."

Learn more about TRIUM from recent alumna Xiaobing Qian TRIUM Global Executive MBA ’24. 

Excerpt from Clear Admit -- "This experience not only helped me build new skills, but also showed me how powerful it can be to work with a mission driven business. I got to tackle global market challenges, work with an amazing team of diverse thinkers, and dive into an industry I truly love. More than anything, it reminded me how much authenticity, community, and sustainability matter in business. I know this project will stick with me as one of the highlights of my MBA journey as a meaningful experience that has shaped how I approach challenges and connect with others."
 

For NYU Stern undergraduates, NYC serves as a hands-on learning lab with some of the world’s most recognizable brands. With this iconic global hub as a resource, Stern has become synonymous with experiential learning.

Excerpt from ImpactAlpha -- "Golub Capital made an undisclosed three-year commitment to the New York University Impact Investment Fund, a student-led fund at NYU. The partnership establishes the Golub Capital Social Impact Investment Education Fund, which will support NIIF’s experiential education activities."
 

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Excerpt from Clear Admit -- "The NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2024 has entered the workforce with energy and determination, winning graduates lucrative jobs with elite organizations in evolving industries. Their 2024 MBA employment report demonstrates how NYU Stern instills resiliency, skills, and high EQ in preparation for successful careers."
 

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — "Sedoc has received numerous accolades, including the Professor Marti Subrahmanyam Honors Program Faculty Service Award in 2024 and the Best Paper Award at the AOM 2022 for his work on 'Gendered Information in Resumes and its Role in Algorithmic and Human Hiring Bias.' He also received a Microsoft Research Dissertation Grant for his research." 

Learn more about the Stern Solutions Tao Climate project from Neha Medikayala, NYU Stern Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA ’25. 

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — "I really enjoyed the MBA program because it was incredibly immersive. For instance, we took a trip to California where we got to visit big tech companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon. It wasn’t just about seeing their offices, but really understanding how they work up close. This hands-on experience made the whole program stand out for me; it was exactly what I was looking for to deepen my knowledge in tech and AI. It’s an amazing program for people interested in tech specifically."

Excerpt from Poets & Quants — "New York University’s Stern School of Business rose one spot to No. 4."