Stern School of Business

NYU Stern has cultivated a business school community that is truly unique. The student body has a diverse set of skills and experience that they openly share with one another in a very social and collaborative setting. Stern also takes full advantage of the career networking opportunities of being located in New York. Lastly, I believe Stern's focus on international business is unparalleled through study abroad programs such as "Doing Business in (DBi)."

I'd like to see better efforts made to get nontraditional recruiting integrated with on-campus recruiting. I know that entertainment/media tends to be just-in-time hiring, but developing stronger relationships with recruiters at those companies could help them be more inclined to reach out to Stern earlier in the recruiting process to find qualified candidates.

Stern has a very broad offering of electives to due the inclusion of part time students in the evening lectures. This allows for more specialized topics of interest to be taught. Additionally the adjunct professors provide valuable current industry insights as they are working in lower Manhattan. The location of the school allows for access to many companies for increased networking opportunities as well as superior social activities.

NYU Stern needs to double down on a particular field (other than Finance) and become the world's top school in it. For example, while Yale is traditionally ranked lower than NYU in most rankings, it is known for its non-profit curriculum. The best MBA candidates would consider turning down NYU, Columbia, Harvard, etc. for Yale if they were most interested in non-profit work after graduation. Similarly, I think there is a niche available among the top schools for NYU Stern to fill - namely entrepreneurship.

The location - being in the middle of downtown Manhattan gives Stern a unique advantage. Not only are we close to any career/learning opportunities - it makes the social life amazing as well. The location attracts a certain type of person and the people at Stern are what make it so special.

The flexible core curriculum should be completely mandatory. A very few but noticeable number of students completely avoid disciplines that disinterest them, such as marketing, which makes them less holistic managers in the future.

Unbelievable proximity to, and connection with, the rapidly growing New York tech community. NYU is the leading school in the New York technology scene, which is now the 2nd or 3rd best place to start a company in the world. NYU is also very strong in great New York-based businesses like finance, fashion, music, publishing and advertising.

NYU Stern has amazing people who are doing amazing things in the world. However, we need people who will take a step back and give more credit to the university and network of people who have helped them along the way. I think NYU Stern's biggest challenge is that its alumni are not as actively involved as alumni at other universities.

Stern's location in downtown Manhattan provides a unique experience for all students by granting access to professionals from many areas of business. Also, the students are extremely collaborative. There is an extreme emphasis placed on EQ in addition to IQ, which can be seen in the student body.

We need to continue to improve our efforts in areas outside of Finance. I believe Dean Henry is already attracting amazing professors from other academic areas, and I hope that continues.

Stern's real strength is its focus on collaboration. Having met students at many other top schools, what strikes me about Stern is the willingness of students to help each other, and the emphasis on team rather than individual achievement. I believe this unique attitude is fostered by a couple of things: (1) our facility is small, so there is a lot more interaction between students and it makes it important to "get along"; (2) We find ourselves in the strange position of having so much pride in the Stern brand, yet seeing our ranking fall and being considered the "underdog" school in New York - this promotes a strong bond between others in the same position; (3) The emphasis of the curriculum on team projects and team submissions rather than individual work. Additional unique factors for Stern include our location: I firmly believe I have spent the last two years living in the center of global business, and this is emphasized by the speakers I’ve seen, the conferences I’ve attended, and the career opportunities afforded to me. Finally, Stern's faculty make the place unique - the strength of the faculty, particularly in finance, coupled with the school's location make Stern professors the first call for reporters, politicians, and business leaders looking for advice/guidance. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen op-eds by my own professors in the Wall St Journal, New York Times, or other publications. This really makes me feel that my education is current, and I am learning from the best about the real issues of the day.

I think that the administration should continue to push towards ensuring that Stern becomes a part of the longer-term dialogue with alumni. The students will undoubtedly continue to connect with each other, but there are still opportunities for the school to remain in students' minds after they graduate.

NYU Stern is unique because of its location in the center of NYC and its unmatched access to business leaders and professors in the city. In addition, the class is extremely diverse, with a third of my MBA class being international. Add the culture of teamwork and helping each other succeed, and it is a winning combination for both learning and job placement.

The facilities of the school are a bit dated and could use some renovations. The location in downtown Manhattan makes this difficult, but the improvements would greatly improve the school.