Students have the option to complete the 36 credits in 12 or 20 months. The only difference in the curriculum during the first year is during the Spring semester, when students choosing to graduate in 20 months take one less course, which is then completed in the second Fall semester at NYU Shanghai. The 12-month option will be favored by students who prefer to start their post-graduation careers as soon as possible, perhaps enabling them to accept jobs and begin earning money right away. The 20-month option will be favored by students who prefer to pace their education, giving them more time to, for example, conduct research, deepen relationships with faculty, participate in student engagement opportunities on campus, or acquire pre-graduation professional experience via Summer and Fall internships while still enrolled.
The program starts every year in late May at NYU Stern in New York City, followed by the Fall, J-term, and Spring semesters at NYU Shanghai.
Students finish the programs at NYU Shanghai. Degree conferral occurs either at the end of May after the Spring semester if graduating in 12 months, or in January after the second Fall semester if graduating in 20 months.
Graduates earn a Master of Science degree issued by New York University.
Students are NOT eligible to apply for OPT after graduation. The MS in Marketing and Retail Science program is not an OPT-related STEM program and STEM OPT Extension is not applicable.
You can view the MS in Marketing and Retail Science Class of 2025 Profile here.
At this time, we only offer full-time study programs to students.
Typically, Shanghai Hukou policies are announced annually, only apply for the given year, and may be subject to change at any time. Based on each person's individual circumstances, students who meet the criteria may apply following graduation with NYU Shanghai assistance, as needed. Final decisions are always made by the Shanghai government.
We offer a unique China and Asia focus targeted at pre-experience college students and recent graduates. Our students will have the opportunities to study in two global business hubs and enjoy the robust global network of New York University.
No, you do not need to apply for a certain graduation timeline during the application process. Enrolled students are asked to elect their graduation date after 8 months in the program in February.
Students entering our programs are required to hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an equivalent degree from a foreign country (for example, for applicants from India, all three-year Bachelor's degrees are sufficient to apply).
Please note that you can only submit one NYU Shanghai - NYU Stern Master application per admissions cycle.
Please note we do not require GRE/GMAT scores for application.
The minimum TOEFL score is 90 and the minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Please view the Standardized Test section of our admissions website for further details.
Full-time work experience is not a prerequisite to apply and we review all work experience, including internships and part-time work, in our evaluation. Please note that in the Professional Information section of your application you should only tally months of full-time, post-college work experience. Internships, part-time work, and other experiences may be included in your resume and work history.
Information regarding the cost of attendance and tuition may be found on the Tuition & Financial Aid section of the website.
Information regarding the scholarship can be found on the Tuition & Financial Aid section of the website.
Non-matriculated students cannot enroll in the NYU Shanghai - NYU Stern MS programs’ courses.
At this time, we do not offer any degree-granting online MS programs. The MS programs are conducted in person.
We offer limited slots of 1-on-1 meetings with members of the Admissions Committee. Please contact us to receive more details regarding available time slots. Please also check the Events section of our website for upcoming information sessions and events.
Students will pay tuition in USD to New York University Bursar office. Registered students would receive an email detailing the tuition, fees, and methods of payment.
No. The programs include a China and Asia focus, in addition to providing experiential learning opportunities that offer exposure to universal principles in the applicable fields and industries. As part of the NYU Alumni community of almost half-a-million, our graduates will have access to resources and support that will elevate their career worldwide.
Please use these codes to send the reports to us:
TOEFL: C143
IELTS: Institution/Organization: New York University, Department/Person: Shanghai Graduate Admissions (Please choose "China" when selecting the Country/Region for the IELTS score report)
Please view the Standardized Test section of our admissions website for further details.
Please follow the application requirements for the program you applied. Only one letter of recommendation is accepted with your application.
The Admissions Committee does not grant admissions deferrals. If you are admitted and decide not to enroll, you may re-apply for a future term. Leaves of absence are not granted to students who cannot begin the program in the semester for which they were admitted or who cannot successfully complete one course in that first semester (obtaining a grade of D or better).