From late May to mid August, students from the four NYU Stern-NYU Shanghai MS Programs spent their summer studying in New York and Shanghai. They deepened their learning, broadened their perspectives, and fostered strong connections with their faculty and peers.

Students completed 13.5 credits during the summer, diving into foundational concepts and actively engaging in classroom discussions.

To kickstart the planning for their post-graduation careers, students worked closely with the career coaches from the NYU Shanghai Center for Career Development (CCD) to refine their resumes, identify their goals, and establish their action plans.

In New York, students gained firsthand industry perspectives through site visits and interactive panels with leaders at top companies including The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), Consolidated Edison (Con Ed), Amazon, and American Express. 
 

Students visiting the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

Students visiting Consolidated Edison (Con Ed)

Students visiting Amazon

Students visiting American Express hosted by a Stern alum and now executive at AmEx

In Shanghai, guest speakers from diverse industries including insurance, digital media, luxury food and education also visited the classroom to share their real-world insights and professional experiences.

Lisa Sun (third from the left), President & CEO of AIG Insurance in China

Even Fang (Right), Founder of UQI media / Bridge Vision MCN 

Dave Keung (third from the left) & Tiantian Li (third from the right), Chairman and CEO of Ramesses II Caviar

Beyond academics and career development, students immersed themselves in the vibrant local culture through a variety of extracurricular events. Highlights in New York included a community lunch featuring a talk on AI by Professor Joe Foudy, the Circle Line boat cruise along the Hudson and East Rivers, a New York Liberty basketball game at Barclays Center, and a historic walking tour of Chinatown. Meanwhile in Shanghai, students explored the former French Concession on a guided tour and attended a networking dinner with peers from the Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi MBA program.

Students on the Circle Line boat cruise, New York

Students exploring Chinatown in New York

Students in front of Sinan Mansions in the former French Concession, Shanghai

After an eventful summer, all students will have a two week break before beginning their Fall semester at NYU Shanghai. Looking ahead, they are eager to acquire advanced knowledge, further develop their career competencies, and leverage campus resources as they continue their studies.

Students in New York (left) and Shanghai (right) celebrating the end of summer with their peers at local restaurants