Leonard N. Stern School of Business - NYU Stern School of ...

NYU Stern’s Undergraduate College is unique among its peers for its focus on
international business. In today’s increasingly global and diverse business environment, it
is important for students to gain a holistic and worldly perspective to achieve success no
matter their chosen career path. Stern is committed to providing students with a truly
global education and the opportunity to experience and explore diverse cultures and
countries through a host of international study opportunities.
Stern is the only undergraduate business college anywhere to incorporate—and
fund—an international business study trip for all its students. Additionally, Stern offers
the International Studies sequence (as part of the Business Core all students are required
to take), a comajor in international business, the World Studies Track, the Business and
Political Economy program, and numerous opportunities for studying abroad.
International Studies Sequence
The Stern experience is designed to broaden students’ views of the world, and the
curricular structure reflects that global focus. See the Bachelor of Science Degree
Business Program section on page 20 for more information.
Edward and Nancy Barr Family International Studies Program
Undergraduates gain a deeper understanding of the global business environment through
the School’s unique and innovative Edward and Nancy Barr Family International Studies
Program (ISP). ISP is a curriculum-based experience that exposes students to different
cultures and ways of conducting business. In a semester-long course, student teams
undertake an intensive study of an industry and company in a foreign country and travel
abroad during spring break to make observations firsthand. While abroad, students have
the opportunity to explore the culture, meet with company executives, and see corporate
operations. All Stern students take the required ISP course in the spring semester of their
junior year.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting and enriching experience, both academically and
personally. Stern encourages all students to take advantage of opportunities to study
abroad for a semester, and strongly recommends foreign study for those planning an
international business comajor.
Stern undergraduates have several options for studying abroad: World Studies
Track, NYU Study Abroad, or the International Business Exchange Program (IBEX).
Students can study abroad in the fall, spring, or summer semester of their sophomore,
junior, or senior year, depending on the program. All students who plan on studying
abroad are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic adviser to discuss their options.
World Studies Track
The World Studies Track places students in the key global marketplaces of the 21 st
century, enriching the academic experience and shaping students into truly global
citizens. The integrated program features a combination of course work and study abroad
experiences that allows students to thoughtfully examine and reflect on worldwide
economic linkages and regional growth differences.
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