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Make the most of this summer with NYU! Explore a wide range of intensive, one-week professionally focused study options, delivered in person or remotely by faculty members who are experts in their fields. Gain knowledge and experience that demonstrate your interest in a subject while interacting with students from around the world...(more)
Do you enjoy reading? Do you like to write? Do you see yourself possibly working in publishing—as an editor or in some other capacity? If so, this course is for you. Learn what an editor does and how a book is made, and gain insight into the world of publishing. In this course, explore the book publishing process, with a special emphasis on the art of editing, and learn to think like an editor. ..(more)
Learn how to identify the needs and solve the problems that matter to startups. Gain the skills to systematically analyze business problems that startups face and to deliver elegant solutions. Become familiar with the lean startup model, which is based on starting a company using an experimental business canvas instead of a traditional business plan. ..(more)
From the luxury and sophistication of the Upper East Side to the punk rock grit of the Lower East Side, New York City is a vibrant and diverse center of fashion. In this introductory course, explore New York City’s fashion industry online from your home, including: design, marketing, merchandising, styling, and finding your individual style...(more)
Tourism and hospitality organizations and stakeholders at local, city, state, and national levels play pivotal roles in developing, organizing, and implementing marketing activities that influence where, why, and how people travel. In this online course, you’ll discover how Manhattan’s hotels, museums, theaters, restaurants, and other businesses work together to attract travelers and deliver authentic and exciting experiences. ..(more)
There is no better place to study finance than New York City, the financial capital of the world! If you are contemplating a career in this fast-paced and continually evolving field, then join this pre-college experience to gain an insider’s view of the industry. Acquire an introduction to the foundations of financial analysis and investment management practiced on Wall Street. ..(more)
Journalists are no longer just writers. Working across digital media, journalists are now digital photographers, videographers, bloggers, and social media community managers. This course is a great introduction to video journalism and the new and exciting ways of innovative reporting. In this hands-on pre-college workshop you’ll acquire technical proficiency in taking photos and capturing and editing audio and video all while using smartphones and accessible technology. ..(more)
The criminal justice system is made up of many distinct segments, each playing a critical role in the ultimate goal of deterring crime and controlling criminal behavior. The system is continually evolving based on societal needs, advancing technology, and the changing landscape of criminal acts...(more)
You might know there are different kinds of doctors and nurses, but did you know there are more than 100 medical subspecialties? Clinical areas are defined by different parts of the body (and relationships between them), diseases, injuries, and environments. If you are interested in biology and human health, you might want to consider a path toward a medical specialization such as cytopathology, vascular neurology, clinical genetics, or aerospace medicine, to name a few. ..(more)
This summer, immerse yourself in the craft of creative writing with fellow young authors in a pre-college environment. Learn from an industry expert as you transform your ideas and stories into compelling writing. Develop the techniques that are fundamental to all types of fiction writing—literary fiction, dystopian fantasies, fairy tales, and mysteries—and refine your skills in story structure, character development, description, and dialogue. ..(more)
The global climate crisis is a powerful focal point for looking at a range of connected issues: earth science, our energy infrastructure, sustainable development, and human security – security, according to the UN, equated “with people rather than territories, with development rather than arms.” ..(more)
Leadership is not simply about holding a coveted title or managing lots of employees. Progressive leadership involves self-reflection, personal growth, and lots of “inner work.” In this interactive course for student leaders, you will learn competencies and assets that are necessary for effective leadership and explore techniques for decision-making, conflict resolution, and self-management. ..(more)
Social entrepreneurship is an emerging field that involves the development of new approaches and business models to solve society’s toughest challenges. Social enterprises focus on the “triple bottom line,” prioritizing social impact and profits. Successful social entrepreneurs demonstrate creativity, passion, and a solid understanding of business operations and management principles. ..(more)
This investment course outlines the overall economic and business model concepts used by fund managers and professional Wall Street analysts. By diving deep into “economic moats” (a term Warren Buffett uses to describe competitive advantages), learn how industries behave differently according to the business cycle and which stocks may perform better...(more)
Did you know that esports is an estimated 1.5 billion dollar industry in the US alone? Global esports isn’t just about video games — it’s a complex ecosystem of developers, publishers, fans, athletes, teams, leagues, sponsors, platforms, and other stakeholders comprising a rapidly expanding area of growth within the larger sports industry. ..(more)
Your doctor is just one piece in a complicated system that keeps us healthy and alive. No matter what you are good at, healthcare has a job that needs your passion and talent. This course will introduce you to the range of careers available in the field of healthcare, from healthcare informatics to nursing to medical ethics to emergency response. ..(more)
Every industry—healthcare, consumer goods, manufacturing, fashion, entertainment, nonprofit, and financial services—needs skilled marketing strategists to design campaigns that appeal to the minds that matter most: the customers. Campaigns must be innovative and timely yet enduring, and they must speak to the image that the brand endeavors to portray. ..(more)
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a photographer, majoring in photography in college, or even starting to take pictures as a fun new hobby? Have you ever been curious about how photographs in books, magazines, and social media come together? Whether you’ve been taking photos for years or are just starting out, this pre-college course will inspire you to look at your surroundings through a new lens: the camera lens. ..(more)
Are you imagining a future as a CEO or founder of your own company? Have you ever wondered what skills you will need to launch a product and build a successful business? All businesses, whether in tech, marketing, advertising, engineering, nonprofits, investing, or communication, need skilled leaders who can manage and execute projects. ..(more)
It’s never too early to start thinking about a career in law! Whether you want to become an attorney, a judge, a legislator, an academician, or an activist, now is a great time to explore the many opportunities in this growing field. This course provides you with an overview of what it takes to become an attorney and knowledge of careers in the legal professions, basic substantive law, and litigation trials...(more)
The course will offer some perspectives and insights into the current fintech job ecosystem and, specifically, what it takes to succeed in a career as an investment professional in the fintech industry. Even in a fintech world, knowledge of securities (stocks, bonds, mortgage-backed securities, bitcoin, and blockchain) is important, so this course will begin with a very brief introduction to these securities. ..(more)
Psychology provides transferable skills that are valued across industry sectors. In this course, you will examine the biological basis of behavior, explore the role emotions play in our lives, and learn how to cultivate resilience and motivation to thrive in the workforce...(more)
If you are contemplating a career in journalism, this course provides the essentials—who, what, where, why, and how—of reporting and writing feature stories. In this immersive, hands-on course, gain the fundamental skills of print-based journalism by mastering techniques that are applicable to all journalistic forms, including newspaper, magazine, digital, and broadcast...(more)
