Summer 2024 Orientation at NYU Stern: Launching a Journey of Growth and Academic Excellence

As the sun rose over the New York City skyline, the Class of 2025 gathered for the NYU Stern - NYU Shanghai MS Programs orientation at NYU Stern School of Business on May 29, 2024. The orientation welcomed students from the MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF), MS in Data Analytics and Business Computing (MSDABC), MS in Marketing and Retail Science (MSMRS), and MS in Organization Management and Strategy (MSOMS) programs. The one-day programming was a vibrant blend of excitement, learning, and community building, setting the stage for an enriching academic journey ahead.

Students from all four MS programs on Gould Plaza in front of Stern

Students enjoying the breakfast and getting to know each other

The day began with a warm welcome from the program leadership. Raghu Sundaram, Dean of the Stern School of Business, Adam Brandenburger, Director, NYU Stern - NYU Shanghai MS Programs, and Eric Mao, Dean of Graduate and Advanced Education at NYU Shanghai, addressed the new cohort, highlighting the unique opportunities and resources available in both New York City and Shanghai.

Raghu Sundaram, Dean of the Stern School of Business

Adam Brandenburger, Director of the NYU Stern - NYU Shanghai MS Programs

Eric Mao, Dean of Graduate and Advanced Education at NYU Shanghai, joining via video address from Shanghai

Students participated in a variety of activities designed to foster community and provide essential information. The morning kicked off with icebreakers, allowing students to get to know one another. This was followed by a campus scavenger hunt, which was not only fun but also an effective way to help students navigate the campus.

Students getting to know each other during the icebreaker activities

Other sessions during the day included important announcements from Admissions and Registrar, and program-specific breakout sessions led by the academic directors who detailed overviews of the curriculum and program expectations.

Jeffrey Wurgler, Academic Director, MS in Quantitative Finance (MSQF)

Jiawei Zhang, Academic Director, MS in Data Analytics and Business Computing (MSDABC)

Russell Winer, Academic Director, MS in Marketing and Retail Science (MSMRS)

Joseph Porac, Academic Co-Director, MS in Organization Management & Strategy (MSOMS)

The orientation also included comprehensive sessions from various student support services, including information Technology (IT), Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), Office of Global Services (OGS), and the Library.

The orientation wrapped up with a lively happy hour, where students enjoyed food, drinks, and companionship. This casual gathering created a great opportunity for students to continue networking and forming connections in a relaxed environment.

The following day, classes kicked off with Business Communication, and the following week, the NYU Shanghai Center for Career Development (CCD) hosted an orientation to share a timeline of resources and services designed to help students identify and land internships and full time roles.

As students look forward to their upcoming transition to NYU Shanghai for the fall semester, there is a clear sense of enthusiasm and eagerness for the journey ahead full of personal and professional growth and collaborative learning.

Students bonding outside of Stern