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Master's (MS) in Sports Business

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The Master’s (MS) in Sports Business offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport is a 36-credit, sports business master’s program that integrates business theory and sports management insights and techniques to prepare you for a wide range of sports business jobs—from sports administration and sports marketing to sports public relations and sports law. Students from across the US and around the world choose the MS in Sports Business, which was ranked #16 globally in the 2020 SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings , because it is based in NYC—the sports capital of the world—yet provides a distinctly global perspective. In addition, they know that earning their Master’s in Sports Business degree at NYU , opens the door to limitless opportunity.

Degree Advantage

• Ranked #16 globally in the 2020 SportsBusiness Postgraduate Rankings
• Curriculum  that provides a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of sports business
• Focus areas that offer numerous career paths
• Electives that afford the opportunity to explore emerging sports business industry topics
• Study abroad opportunities in global sports cities
• Internships at sports teams, leagues, sports media outlets, and sports marketing firms
• Unsurpassed professional networking opportunities
• Ability to earn your degree full- or part-time
• Can be completed in as little as 12 months

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Join an upcoming online session to learn more about our graduate degree programs including the MS in Sports Business. As an attendee of an Explore Graduate Opportunities at NYU SPS session, you will meet members of our team and have the opportunity to ask questions about the program and application process.

6:00 PM until 7:30 PM EDT  

Who Should Earn the Master’s in Sports Business?

If you have a passion for sports and a keen interest in the related business and promotional functions that support it, the MS in Sports Business can provide the knowledge and skills to prepare you for the momentous changes and growth this industry is experiencing. Those interested in pursuing careers in sports media, sports law, sports marketing and PR, sports operations and leadership, sports tech, or sports analytics and research, will find a wealth of opportunities to gain the expertise needed to succeed.

MS IN SPORTS BUSINESS DEGREE OVERVIEW

Learn from sports business industry professionals.

Tisch Institute faculty members are highly accomplished professionals with years of experience in their areas of expertise. They are deeply committed to your success and share their knowledge, insights, and industry connections to ensure that you are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Their research and analysis focuses on a wide range of topics, enriching classroom discussion and enhancing every aspect of your studies.

Expand Your Horizons Through Study Abroad

The Tisch Institute affords students the opportunity to travel the world and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural, financial, political, and social forces that are  driving the growth of the sports industry as a key influencer and as a catalyst for change. Tisch Institute study abroad opportunities are incredibly informative and amazingly fun! You’ll meet people from all walks of life who share your passion for sports, and you will learn about the complex business operations behind the games, matches, teams, and leagues.

Gain Professional Connections Critical for Your Career

The MS in Sports Business offers incredible networking opportunities with sports business executives, sports media influencers and marketers, and experts in sports law, among other key sectors. The Tisch Institute’s advisory board includes Val Ackerman (left) commissioner, Big East Conference; Gary Bettman , commissioner, NHL; Bruce Buck , chairman, Chelsea FC; Gregory Carey , managing director, Goldman Sachs; Rob Manfred , Commissioner, MLB and Leon Wagner , chairman and CEO, LW Partners, who often guest lecture and/or serve as panelists for Tisch Institute events.

Job Opportunities and Internships

Through the Tisch Institute for Global Sport and the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at NYU SPS students in the MS in Sports Business program can build their skills and their connections when they participate in internships with sports teams and leagues, sports media outlets, and legal operations. Internships provide the hands-on experience that employers seek. Some internships turn into permanent employment. The Tisch Institute has partnerships with a range of sports organizations, teams, leagues, and media outlets, many of which provide internships and job opportunities for students.

• Brooklyn Nets • Chelsea FC • Egg Strategy • ESPN • Fox Sports

• HYPE Sports • Madison Square Garden • Major League Baseball • Major League Soccer • NBC Sports Group

• National Hockey League • New York Jets • Sports and Democratie • Street Soccer USA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of jobs can i get with a master’s in sports business.

There are many jobs available in the field of sports business. Below you will find a list of the types of jobs recent alumni from the Master’s (MS) in Sports Business have obtained upon graduation:

• Premium Sales Associate - New York Jets
• Statistics and Player Participation Quality Assurance Associate - National Football League
• Business Development Manager Latin America - FC Bayern München NY Office
• Manager, Player Marketing at Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association
• Head of Business Development - Americas at FC Barcelona
• Commercial and Marketing Director - Club Tigres (Mexico)
• Community Relations Coordinator at Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment (BSE) Global
• Global Programs Manager - Games Partnerships at Facebook
• Account Executive at IMG Sports Marketing
• Brand Consulting at Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

How does a Master’s (MS) in Sports Business degree differ from an MBA in Sports Management?

The MS in Sports Business differs from an MBA in Sports Management because it provides the opportunity to truly focus on the study of sports business. This degree, the Master’s (MS) in Sports Business, is a 36-credit intensive experience based upon a curriculum that is 100% focused on the field of sports business. Conversely, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Sports Management is a degree that is focused on a core of general management courses with a concentration (3-4 courses) offering limited topics in the field of sport management.

Do I need a master’s degree to pursue a career in sports business?

A Master’s (MS) in Sports Business from NYU provides you with access to cutting-edge training and development through the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. Additionally, you will have access to unsurpassed networking and alumni engagement opportunities as you pursue a career in the sports industry. In combination with our faculty members who are experts in their fields and the resources of NYU, the Master’s (MS) in Sports Business is a gamechanger for professionals who seek a competitive advantage in the ever-changing sports job market.

Are sports business and sports administration different?

While the terms sports business and sports administration can be used interchangeably, the major differentiator in relation to the Master’s (MS) in Sports Business is the focus of the curriculum. Unlike many graduate degrees in sports administration, the program at NYU SPS has an assortment of courses focused on specialized topics, such as Integrated Marketing Communication, Global Sport Business, Sports Media, Sports Analytics, Sports Technology, and eSports Management that position you for success in a number of fields rather than focusing more generally.

Business students at NYU get real-world experience that others only dream about. At our New York City campus, you’ll live and learn within walking distance of Wall Street, global advertising and marketing agencies, and hundreds of world-renowned businesses and brands in industries like finance, entertainment, technology, fashion, and sports. What’s more, NYU’s campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai make it possible for you to gain a truly multinational business perspective in two world capitals of finance, commerce, and innovation.

Yes, location is important, but so are options. At NYU, you can choose from one of the largest array of business programs in the country.

Listed below are the academic programs in business: 

• Accounting (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Actuarial Science (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Advanced Mathematical Methods (Stern School of Business in conjunction with College of Arts and Science, minor only)
• Business and Political Economy (Stern School of Business)
• Business Economics (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology (Stern School of Business, minor only)
• Business Studies (College of Arts and Science, minor only)
• Business Technology Management (Tandon School of Engineering)
• Anand Khubani Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (Stern School of Business)
• Computing and Data Science (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Economics (NYU Abu Dhabi; and NYU Shanghai; and College of Arts and Science; and Stern School of Business)
• Economic Theory (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Entertainment, Media, and Technology (Stern School of Business, specialization only)
• Entrepreneurship (Stern School of Business, co-concentration only)
• Finance (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Global Business (Stern School of Business, co-concentration only)
• Hotel and Tourism Management (School of Professional Studies)
• Individualized Study (Gallatin School of Individualized Study)
• Liberal Studies (Liberal Studies)
• Management and Organizations (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Marketing (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Music Business (Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development)
• Operations (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Public Policy and Management (Stern School of Business in conjunction with Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, minor only)
• Real Estate (School of Professional Studies)
• Social Entrepreneurship (Stern School of Business in conjunction with Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, minor only)
• Sports Management (School of Professional Studies)
• Statistics (Stern School of Business, concentration only)
• Stern School of Business First-Year in London (Stern School of Business)
• Sustainable Business (Stern School of Business, co-concentration only)

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NYU Center for Data Science

Harnessing Data’s Potential for the World

PhD in Data Science

An NRT-sponsored program in Data Science

• Areas & Faculty
• Admission Requirements
• Medical School Track
• NRT FUTURE Program

Advances in computational speed and data availability, and the development of novel data analysis methods, have birthed a new field: data science. This new field requires a new type of researcher and actor: the rigorously trained, cross-disciplinary, and ethically responsible data scientist. Launched in Fall 2017, the pioneering CDS PhD Data Science program seeks to produce such researchers who are fluent in the emerging field of data science, and to develop a native environment for their education and training. The CDS PhD Data Science program has rapidly received widespread recognition and is considered among the top and most selective data science doctoral programs in the world. It has recently been recognized by the NSF through an NRT training grant.

The CDS PhD program model rigorously trains data scientists of the future who (1) develop methodology and harness statistical tools to find answers to questions that transcend the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines; (2) clearly communicate to extract crisp questions from big, heterogeneous, uncertain data; (3) effectively translate fundamental research insights into data science practice in the sciences, medicine, industry, and government; and (4) are aware of the ethical implications of their work.

Our programmatic mission is to nurture this new generation of data scientists, by designing and building a data science environment where methodological innovations are developed and translated successfully to domain applications, both scientific and social. Our vision is that combining fundamental research on the principles of data science with translational projects involving domain experts creates a virtuous cycle: Advances in data science methodology transform the process of discovery in the sciences, and enable effective data-driven governance in the public sector. At the same time, the demands of real-world translational projects will catalyze the creation of new data science methodologies. An essential ingredient of such methodologies is that they embed ethics and responsibility by design.

These objectives will be achieved by a combination of an innovative core curriculum, a novel data assistantship mechanism that provides training of skills transfer through rotations and internships, and communication and entrepreneurship modules. Students will be exposed to a wider range of fields than in more standard PhD programs while working with our interdisciplinary faculty. In particular, we are proud to offer a medical track for students eager to explore data science as applied to healthcare or to develop novel theoretical models stemming from medical questions.

In short, the CDS PhD Data Science program prepares students to become leaders in data science research and prepares them for outstanding careers in academia or industry. Successful candidates are guaranteed financial support in the form of tuition and a competitive stipend in the fall and spring semesters for up to five years.* We invite you to learn more through our webpage or by contacting  [email protected] .

*The Ph.D. program also offers students the opportunity to pursue their study and research with Data Science faculty based at NYU Shanghai. With this opportunity, students generally complete their coursework in New York City before moving full-time to Shanghai for their research. For more information, please visit the NYU Shanghai Ph.D. page .

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JD/PhD and JD/MA Programs

New York University School of Law (Law) and Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) offer coordinated dual degree programs leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) and either a PhD or MA degree in two Arts and Science disciplines:

Law and GSAS also offer dual degree programs leading to a JD and MA in the following disciplines:

• French Studies
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Law and GSAS also offer dual degree programs leading to a JD and PhD in the following disciplines:

• American Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Science
• Hebrew and Judaic Studies
• Italian Studies
• Mathematics
• Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
• Neural Science
• Psychology (Cognition and Perception)

Students enrolled in these dual degree programs will work closely with faculty advisors in both the School of Law and GSAS to develop an integrated program of study and research. The programs are particularly aimed at students interested in pursuing academic careers. We expect that students who complete the JD/PhD program will be strong candidates for faculty positions in both law schools and in arts and sciences programs. The JD/MA programs provide rigorous interdisciplinary training for students interested in legal academia, but also for students who plan to pursue other career paths related to law.

These coordinated programs reduce the amount of time required to complete both degrees. The School of Law will count 12 credits of GSAS coursework toward the total of 83 credits required for the JD degree, typically allowing dual degree students to complete their JD coursework in five semesters rather than the usual six. All coursework must be approved by the respective program to count towards the dual degree program. Likewise, some law school coursework will count toward the PhD and MA program requirements, allowing students to accelerate the completion of those degrees. For students in the JD/MA program, both degrees are typically conferred at the end of four years (eight semesters) rather than the usual five years to complete both degrees separately. For students in the JD/PhD program, the JD is typically conferred at the end of the fourth year, while the student continues to complete the PhD requirements.

Prospective dual degree students must apply independently to both the School of Law and GSAS and be admitted to both. Current law students or GSAS doctoral students may apply to enter a dual degree program during their first year. Students looking to start the JD/PhD program at GSAS should inquire with the School of Law about the program sequence. Please refer to the GSAS website for information regarding funding for PhD candidates.

Students interested in a dual degree program are encouraged to contact Amy Chu, Senior Director of Academic Services and Registration at the School of Law ( [email protected] or 212-998-6020) or Tania Barnes at GSAS ( [email protected] ) for more information.

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Fall 2024 MBA Courses in Sustainable Business

At a time of indisputable societal and environmental change, Stern MBA students specializing in Sustainable Business and Innovation will examine the unique role of the private sector and gain a broad understanding of how embedding sustainability into core business strategy benefits financial performance and management practices. To learn more about the Specialization and its course requirements,  click here .

To assist MBA students as they design their schedules, CSB has assembled the following list of Sustainable Business and Innovation courses offered in the upcoming Fall 2024 semester. 

BSPA-GB.2305: Sustainability for Competitive Advantage

Professor Taylor | TR 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM | In-Person

Professor Rifkin | M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Online

In this course, students will develop a effective leadership perspective through pursuit of the following learning objectives: 1) to become familiar with the key environmental and social issues affecting business today, 2) to understand the evolution of corporate response - from compliance to engagement to innovation, 3) to begin to develop some of the skills required for leading in this new social and political environment (e.g. multi-stakeholder management), 4) to explore the efficiencies and innovations being developed by corporate leaders in pursuit of sustainability, 5) to explore innovations in finance (true cost accounting, net positive value, social impact bonds), and 6) to become familiar with the latest consumer insight research on sustainability. In short, this course is multi-disciplinary, and seeks to integrate across the functions of the firm to arrive at an effective firm-wide leadership sensibility.

BSPA-GB.2306: Sustainable Food Business

Professor Taparia| R 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM | In-Person

For many years, a poor diet has been the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. The  pandemic proved a calamitous amplifier—obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, largely a  result of a poor diet, became the leading comorbidity factors in Covid19 related deaths as  well. The food industry is also now the largest source of emissions in the world, accounting  for one-third of greenhouse gasses produced. Monopoly and monopsony conditions in the  food industry have also made for limited consumer choice, pervasive farmer poverty and  fragile supply chains. During the pandemic, this led to the ultimate paradox of produce  rotting on farms and livestock being put to death prematurely, while millions went hungry.  Food is vital to our survival, our sense of community and happiness, but the food industry has become the cause of many pernicious negative externalities with costly outcomes. This  course is designed to put the idea of teaching social entrepreneurship to its ultimate test,  with a focus on identifying and reversing negative externalities caused by the food industry through entrepreneurship. In other words, the objective in this course is to develop a food  venture that has the potential to be a viable business and positively impact public health and/or environmental outcomes.  

BSPA-GB 2308 Driving Market Solutions for Clean Energy

Professor Gowrishankar & Berlin | M 6.00 PM - 9.00 PM | Online

This course is designed to provide students with a rich understanding of the economy-wide energy transitions that are needed in the United States to help curb climate change, with an emphasis on how the private sector can drive such changes. As relevant background, the course will cover energy-related macroeconomic concepts and trends, and provide environmental and international context. It will draw on the instructor’s diverse experiences, readings and other media, classroom discussions, case studies, visiting speakers, and group projects, to explore and debate how such ambitious but necessary transformations may be brought about.

BSPA-GB 2309 Supply Chain Management

Professor Jacoby | R 6.00 PM - 9.00 PM | In-Person

There is increasing market demand for companies operating in a global context to develop inclusive, transparent and sustainable supply chains that minimize risk, improve performance, engage with value chain actors in new ways, and meet socially-conscious business goals. Across industries, companies seek to move from transactional to transformative relationships with suppliers in order to create or increase positive societal impact and company value. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only served to expose further weaknesses within the current approach. This course is about how to utilize supply chains and responsible sourcing to create a strategy and implementation plan for sustainability and social impact, whether as a budding social entrepreneur or from within an established firm. Students will learn about the latest advancements in social and environmental sustainability standards, the application of technology (e.g., blockchain and beyond), the engagement of partnerships with NGOs, and business practices and strategies that are being adopted by various companies. Students will consider organizations and sectors such as Walmart and Unilever in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), fashion and home brands, and sustainability and social impact drivers in natural resource-based sectors like mining. We will hear directly from executives operating in this space – past speakers include executives from Target, West Elm, PVH, as well as entrepreneurs involved in tech innovation. Understanding the complexity of supply chains and the new sustainability demands is critical for all students regardless of industry. From finance (as investors are beginning to scrutinize these practices) and management consulting to retail and manufacturing, this course is meant for anyone interested in learning best practices for incorporating social impact thinking and strategies within their own career and field..

BSPA-GB 3305 Global Markets, Human Rights, and the Press

Professor Posner | MW 9.00 AM - 10.20 PM | In-Person

This course will explore some of the choices global businesses face when trying to incorporate human rights values into their core business decisions and operations and the risks they take when they fail to take these issues into account. We will be especially focused on the challenges raised by accelerating globalization and advances in information technology in recent years, and will rely on a series of case studies to illustrate and analyze business decisions made in this context. Many of the issues we will examine have become more prominent in public discourse since the coronavirus.

MGMT-GB 2100 Inclusive Leadership

Professors Weisberg & Rashid | MW 1.30 PM - 2.50 PM | In-Person

Professors Weisberg & Rashid | M 6.00 PM - 9.00 PM | In-Person

In today’s rapidly changing global economy, companies with the best talent are at a competitive advantage and inclusive leadership skills are increasingly at a premium. This course will provide students with the skills and strategies to be inclusive leaders: to recognize their own agency to interrupt implicit bias, develop and support allies of diverse backgrounds, address microaggressions, and to leverage the talent on their teams to achieve business outcomes. Students will be able to utilize the lessons of the course in their own career decisions as well as when managing, being managed by, or collaborating with others. The course is highly interactive so that students can learn from each other as well as guest speakers such as the former CEO of Jamba Juice and author of Anti-Racist Leadership, the head of multicultural marketing at Johnson & Johnson, the Chief Impact Officer at Advantage Capital, and the Vice-Chairman of global capital markets at Morgan Stanley. Any student who wants to deliver better results through better people decisions should take this class.

MKTG-GB.2323 Marketing and Sustainability

Professor Bollinger | TR 1.30 PM - 2.50 PM | In-Person

Professor Bollinger | W 6.00 PM - 9.00 PM | In-Person

This course aims to provide a broad range of tools and frameworks for understanding how 

business can interact with issues related to sustainability, taking a marketing perspective. In 

particular, we examine how traditional marketing strategies can be incorporated into and/or 

modified in domains in which sustainability is critical. By necessity, it is essential to not only 

account for the role of firms and customers, but of government, non-profit organizations, 

employees, and other stakeholders.

This course will draw upon cases, guest speakers, academic and industry research, and recent 

articles and events. The final course deliverable will be a marketing plan focused on a firm 

strategy that can increase the sustainability of the firm’s actions while also creating stakeholder 

value. This course counts towards both the Marketing and Business and Society concentrations. 

INTA-GB.3371 NYU Impact Investing Fund (NIIF)

Note: this course is now a full year commitment. All rising juniors and seniors not studying abroad next academic year are welcome to apply in the spring. For more information please visit  https://www.niifonline.com/ and contact  [email protected] to apply by April 17. Please note that the course runs from September to May on Wednesdays from 12-1:20 PM.  

The NYU Impact Investment Fund (NIIF) is a unique interdisciplinary, experiential learning course which is offered in tandem with a student-led and operated Impact Investing Fund of the same name. For students to participate in the Fund they are required to be enrolled in this course. The creation of NIIF has been approved by the Deans of both Wagner and Stern. NIIF is operated under the guidelines of an Operational Handbook which has been reviewed by the NYU Office of General Counsel. Investment transactions made during the course are supported by the Business Law and International Transactions Clinics of the NYU Law School resulting in a three school interdisciplinary collaboration offering students the opportunity to interact with their peers across the University ecosystem. 

Students participating in NIIF are expected to enroll in the NIIF course for the full academic year (fall and spring) and will receive 1.5 credits for each semester of participation. The course will meet every other week, but students are expected to complete assignments and deliverables during weeks that the class does not meet to assure the investment processes and momentum are responsibly maintained. 

The class will be divided into five Deal Teams. The Deal Teams will have a sectoral focus (e.g., Financial Inclusion, Environment, Healthcare/Aging, Education and Food Systems) for sourcing prospective investment clients. The teams will also have access to the MIINT (MBA Impact Investing Network & Training) program which is a competitive experiential on-line lab designed to give students at graduate schools a hands-on education in impact investing. The NIIF Investment Committee will recommend one of the teams to compete in the finals of MIINT where top graduate schools present to a judging committee composed of industry leaders in impact investing. Those participating in MIINT will have some additional deliverables in accordance with the MIINT program guidelines though the majority of the requirements align with deliverables identified in this Syllabus for the NIIF class as a whole.

Economics (PhD)

Program description.

Stern’s PhD program in economics is known for its world-class faculty that includes two Nobel-prize-winning economists and an extremely low student-faculty ratio.  Students receive personalized attention while also having access to a broad range of courses through the economics department of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.  The research interests of Stern economics faculty span many areas, with particular strengths in industrial organization and applied micro theory, including applications to strategy, and macro economics, including applications to finance and international economics.

All applicants to the NYU Stern School of Business PhD Program are required to submit a complete application for admission. A complete application includes the  online application ,  statement of purpose ,  optional essay ,  educational history and resume or CV ,  letters of recommendation ,  test scores ,  academic transcripts , and an  application fee .

See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of at least 36-54 credits, comprised of the following:

Curriculum Details

Although every doctoral student must satisfy general requirements, each student designs and completes an individual program of study.

Each new doctoral student begins a program of study, which requires approval from the Area Coordinator and the Doctoral Office. Any unusual features or revisions of an approved program of study requires permission from both the department Area Coordinator and the Doctoral Office. Unless specifically approved in advance by the Area Coordinator and the Doctoral Office, MBA courses will not be eligible for tuition remission.

The general PhD degree requirement for students entering the program with a Master’s degree or equivalent is to successfully complete a minimum of 36 credits. The requirement for students entering the program with only a Bachelor’s degree is to successfully complete a minimum of 54 credits. If the Doctoral Office and the department Area Coordinator approve, a program of study may include previous graduate work at NYU or other universities. In all cases, students must complete at least 33 credits of coursework at NYU.

An approved program of study becomes part of the student’s permanent academic file and represents a formal commitment by both the student and the school. Any approved program can be modified as appropriate.

A complete program of study must include:

• Prerequisites: Every student must satisfy the prerequisites in calculus, linear algebra, basic probability and statistics, and economics before starting doctoral study. This can be accomplished by taking courses in these subjects for a grade.
• Basic Research Skills Methodology Courses: Every student must complete four research methodology courses, including three courses in probability and statistics, and one course in microeconomics.
• Major Specialization & Elective Courses: Every student must complete the prescribed program of courses in their major specialization, as well as elective courses.

Additional Program Requirements

Program of study.

Successfully complete a program of study, including completion of prerequisite coursework, basic research skills methodology courses, and major field of study and elective courses.

Comprehensive Examination

Successfully pass the comprehensive examination(s) required in the student’s area of study.

Teaching Workshop

Attend the Teaching Workshop and receive certification to teach an undergraduate course.

Teaching Preparations

Successful completion of the teaching practica as described in the PhD Handbook.

Teach an Undergraduate Course

Teach one undergraduate course or the equivalent during the 4th year of study.

Dissertation Proposal

Initiate a major piece of original research and present it for faculty approval.

Dissertation Defense

Complete a satisfactory dissertation and defend it successfully at the defense presentation. The research is the extension and completion of the research presented at the dissertation proposal.

Sample Plan of Study

Learning outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

• Learn to read any economics paper, regardless of methodology. Become fluent in methodologies of economic theory and econometrics. Acquire the tools required to analyze existing research and create independent research.
• Acquire expertise in a research fields within economics (any field, including applied micro, IO, macro, economic history, theory, etc.) Identify important open questions.
• Be skilled presenters of academic research.
• Be skilled teachers.

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The Graduate Student-at-Large: Business (GSALB) program prepares students for the MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business —or any other MBA program across the nation. When you join GSALB, you join a vibrant academic culture united by the rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education that consistently ranks Chicago Booth as one of the top MBA programs in the world.

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The GSALB program is inviting a select group of self-motivated international students to take full-time (300 credits, three courses) academic training for one academic quarter, starting Winter 2023 at Chicago Booth.

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Judge didn't deny Trump request to skip hush money trial for son's graduation | Fact check

The claim: Judge in hush-money trial told Trump he can’t attend son’s graduation

An April 16 Facebook post ( direct link , archive link ) shows side-by-side photos of former President Donald Trump and Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Trump’s hush-money trial in New York.

“BREAKING: Donald Trump speaks out after Judge Merchan informed him that he could not attend his son Barron’s high school graduation or he will be jailed,” reads the post’s caption.

It was shared more than 100 times in a day. Similar versions were shared widely on Facebook and by Trump's son, Eric, on X, formerly Twitter .

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Our rating: False

Merchan didn’t say that in his April 15 ruling. He did not rule that day on Trump's request to attend the graduation, delaying the decision instead. He said if the trial is on schedule he would be willing to adjourn for the day.

No ruling from judge on Trump’s graduation request

Trump, the first former U.S. president to stand trial in a criminal case, is accused of falsifying business records to disguise a $130,000 hush-money payment to a porn star and illegally influence the 2016 presidential election . His trial in New York started April 15, roughly a month before his youngest son, Barron, will graduate from a high school near Mar-a-Lago.

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But Merchan did not say Trump couldn't attend the commencement ceremony and would risk being jailed if he did. Rather, the judge delayed the decision and did not issue a ruling of any kind on that request, according to multiple published reports .

Before jury selection began, attorney Todd Blanche asked Merchan to adjourn court for the day May 17 so Trump could attend the graduation, The Independent reported . Merchan did not specifically deny that request, instead saying he would not rule “at this time" and could not accommodate the request if the trial were to fall behind schedule, according to the newspaper.

The Associated Press reported that both Trump and one of his lawyers have children graduating soon and that while Merchan said he would not rule on the requests immediately, he would be willing to adjourn for one or both days.

“It really depends on how we’re doing on time and where we are in the trial,” the AP quoted Merchan as saying .

However, Merchan ruled against Trump on a separate request, declining to excuse the presumptive Republican presidential nominee from the trial to attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity on April 25 in Washington, The Hill reported .

“Arguing before the Supreme Court is a big deal, and I can certainly appreciate why your client would want to be there, but a trial in New York Supreme Court … is also a big deal,” Merchan told Blanche, according to The Hill . “I will see him here next week.”

New York state law requires criminal defendants to attend their full trials unless they receive permission from the judge.

Trump faces 34 felony counts that each carry a maximum sentence of four years, although New York law caps such sentences at 20 years. Legal experts say if Trump is convicted, a realistic sentence ranges from probation to four years in prison, although Trump would likely remain free on appeal during the duration of the presidential election, USA TODAY reported .

Trump’s legal issues have spawned a significant amount of misinformation on social media. Among fabricated claims debunked by USA TODAY are assertions that Trump was prosecuted for repaying a loan , that he offered a Supreme Court nomination to the judge overseeing his classified documents case and that his lawyer offered a $10 million bribe to the New York judge who presided over his real estate fraud lawsuit.

USA TODAY reached out to the Facebook user who shared the post but did not immediately receive a response.

The Associated Press and FactCheck.org also debunked the claim.

Our fact-check sources:

• Independent, April 16, Trump is seething about missing Barron’s graduation. Here’s what the judge actually said
• The Hill, April 16, Trump allies seize on judge’s delayed decision on Barron’s graduation
• The Associated Press, April 15, Trump requests a day off to attend his son’s high school graduation
• Casetext, accessed April 16, N.Y. Crim. Proc. Law § 340.50

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Program Alumni present The Climate Opera Project at BAM Fisher

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024

NYU Tisch School of the Arts and the Office of Sustainability in partnership with American Opera Projects (AOP) will present the world premiere of  The Climate Opera Project , on Tuesday April 23, 2024 7:30 PM at the BAM Fisher.

The Climate Opera Project is a collection of four short operas written by alums of the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program (GMTWP) in 2020. The project originated in the AOP-NYU/Tisch Opera Lab, a collaboration between AOP and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts GMTWP and Department of Design for Stage and Film. Opera Lab Directors: Randall Eng (Associate Arts Professor in the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program) & Sam Helfrich (Associate Arts Professor in the Department of Design for Stage and Film).

Celebrating Earth Week 2024, the pieces depict unlikely heroes reeling from the cataclysm of human-influenced natural disasters. From a revengeful polar bear watching its home disappear to a water-stealing cactus, these operas tackle issues of the environment with humor and hope.

The four operas are:  Old King Trout  by composer and librettist Andrew Lynch (Cycle 27);  The Thieving Cactus  by composer Gavin Knittle (Cycle 28) and librettist Ashton Tibbitt (Cycle 27);  Polar  by composer William Barnett (Cycle 29) and librettist Fred Sauter (Cycle 14);  The Watering Hole  by composer Willem Oosthuysen (Cycle 20) and librettist Tristen Moseley (Cycle 29). All composers and librettists are alumni of the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Tickets are available at the BAM box office

Performances of  The Climate Opera Project  will also be presented during Earth Month at Theatre C in the John A. Paulson Center (38 W Houston St.) on Saturday April 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM and Sunday April 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Tickets are available at the links below:

Tickets are available on April 27, 28 to NYU community members with valid ID first; limited tickets to the general public subject to availability.

The Climate Opera Project features stage director Sam Helfrich (New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera) and music director Jeremy Chan (Opera Australia), as well as mezzos Melisa Bonetti (AOP, Philadelphia Orchestra) & Esther Yi-An Tien (Finalist, Japan Classical Music Competition), baritone Gideon Dabi (Dallas Opera, Opera Colorado), soprano Sarah Moulton Faux (AOP, New York City Opera) and countertenor Jordan Rutter-Covatto (Chicago Opera Theater, Nashville Opera).

The design team features set design by Josh Oberlander, lighting design by Kristen Paige, and costume design by Amanda Roberge. Additional music is by Randall Eng; cello, Laura Masferrer Stage and production management by Melissa Futch.