Section I will feature instruction through lectures, case studies, and faculty-facilitated interaction in a large-class environment with a general audience in mind. Section II will feature deeper study, discussion, and faculty-led activities in a small-group seminar setting. Students with prior familiarity or experience in the subject may benefit the most from Section II, but this is not absolutely required.
Students are expected to be comfortable in an English-language learning environment, but no formal proof of proficiency is required at registration. Chinese subtitles powered by AI software will be available for those who would benefit from them.
The program fee covers tuition, materials, your certificate of completion, campus access privileges, and access to the learning management system.
Students who withdraw before two weeks from the start of class will receive a 100% refund. Students who withdraw within two weeks from the start of class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds are permitted after the start of class. To request a refund, please email shanghai.opencourses@nyu.edu.
Students are responsible for their own accommodations and meals during the program.
Completion of a course does not grant NYU alumni status. However, participants will be considered alumni of the Open Courses program and have access to unique opportunities through this community.
Currently, the only discount available is the early-bird registration discount.
Open Courses are not eligible for credit toward a NYU degree, but participants receive a NYU Shanghai Certificate of Completion upon finishing.
There is no required homework. However, each class meeting will have light supplementary materials (short readings, thought-provoking questions, etc.) which students are welcomed to review and consider in advance.