Stern School of Business

We have a very balanced approach to business that is all very practical. There is a reason behind everything we learn and the business core, while time-consuming, is comprehensive in all aspects of business. I don't really know how other business programs are run, but I imagine we have one of the best international studies and macro econ programs.

If the program was a bit more rigorous quantitatively, I feel the students would graduate with a much stronger skill set to compete and succeed in the job market.

The program is geared towards all fields in business but especially in finance. The courses are outstanding and there are many clubs that bring in industry professionals to talk about their work. Although it can be stressful, the competitive environment forces students to be serious about their academics and job search.

There could be a bit more focus on marketing and less emphasis on the core curriculum. While the business core is beneficial in giving everyone a well-rounded business education, it allows for few electives in one's chosen major.

The location makes it unique because if offers so many chances of internships, but this also makes it more competitive. It feels more like a job search academy rather than a school focused on learning. One must be independent, but the school environment doesn't seem like a cohesive campus.

Stern could do a better job integrating what is happening in the greater economy and within business and incorporate it into the curriculum or extra curricular activities. By doing so, students will be more engaged with what is going on in the economy.

Stern gives us the optionality to really customize our education in whatever way we see fit. If we want a theoretically rigorous education that highlights some of the mathematical ideas that were used to shape the financial system and provides the building blocks for graduate school and research, we can very well find that here. However, if we simply want to know only the skills necessary to do our jobs well when we enter the job market, and make us the most illustrious job applicants, we have that option as well. We can really cater our education in whatever way we like.

The school needs to do away with the "Stern-Curve," which does nothing but encourages malicious behavior among students. Also, a stronger focus on building teams--I never had a single quality conversation with a classmate until this year. Everyone's too competitive and worried about getting an "A," which takes away from the college experience, in my opinion.

Stern does a great job at creating well-rounded students. The student body is not only academically successful but is heavily involved in a diverse range of organizations and takes part in competitions and conferences all over the world that compliments the in school education. Stern also emphasizes global studies, which really sets students apart. I was able to study abroad in 3 different locations during my time at Stern.

The level of competition in Stern is very high and a decreased intensity would allow better collaboration between students. The administration is working to foster this sense of teamwork and I hope that in the coming years the level of competition between peers will decrease.

Stern's location provides students with the opportunity to gain internship experience relevant to future careers and network with industry professionals throughout our undergraduate education. As an internal transfer student, the resources available to students in the business program far exceed those of the university as a whole and provide a distinct advantage against other NYU students.

Currently too much emphasis on finance/accounting, more efforts on other areas would be nice. Also, I felt like I wasted too many credits on general education requirements.

The Social Impact Core makes Stern unique. It provides students with a more liberal education, while promoting social responsibility. It helps build socially conscious business leaders and is a great enhancement to our business core.

The only issue with the program is the emphasis on the curve. There have been classes where I believe the curve made it difficult to work in teams in good faith. It takes time to develop the relationship and as a third year student, I am beginning to see my class grow together rather than in spite of each other. Our program could be made better by emphasizing teamwork and really hammering in the need to work as a team to grow together from day one. They do this with the Cohort Program, but it does not get followed up on because it only lasts for your first semester in the program.

The international study opportunities at Stern are not available at any other school. Study abroad is an integral part of the NYU curriculum, but Stern also has individual programs based around study trips to India, Peru, Abu Dhabi, and numerous other locations that are available to all Stern students.