The Business World in New York City - Courses & Programs

Explore business management fundamentals in today's fast-paced world

In this popular three-week, three-credit foundational program, you'll become familiar with the primary components of business management in the center of global business—New York City.

Our focus will be on understanding how business skills and career options connect across the breadth of undergraduate studies.

Through exposure to academic theory and practitioner stories, you'll gain knowledge to apply in your studies and professional pursuits, from leadership and strategy to managing people, operations, finance, technology, and more.

You'll learn about topics in today's fast-paced, constantly transforming business world including

Entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategy
Leadership and human resources
Marketing
Operations
Finance and accounting
Information technology

You'll dig into mulitple case studies, including Nike and Netflix. And you'll participate in an entrepreneurial business simulation to gain firsthand insights into running a company.

Finally, you'll connect class content to context by meeting with business executives, including startup CEOs and corporate C-suite leaders, and by visiting with decision-makers at a cutting-edge company in Manhattan.

Course

Housing for NYC program

Program highlights

Develop an understanding of the major functional areas of business.
Study innovation, globalization, ethical leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Connect theory to practice as you consider how to develop a fulfilling business career.
Experience managerial decision-making in a business simulation and learn important lessons on success and failure from an integrated Nike case study.
Hear from guest speakers from a variety of businesses.

Faculty

During Cornell’s summer and winter sessions, you’ll enjoy the same great education that’s offered during our fall and spring semesters. Our special sessions, unlike those at many other universities, feature regular, full-time faculty members and provide an unparalleled opportunity to get to know these outstanding professors, many of whom are leaders in their fields.

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Erik Michielsen

Managing Director, Member Development, World 50 Group

Student experiences

“I gained a plethora of knowledge that will influence my future intellectual endeavors and career path in the area of business. Not only was the coursework exceptional, but it showed me what it takes to study at a prestigious institution as well.”

“... One of the best decisions I’ve ever made: lifelong friends, a fun-filled summer, and knowledge of economy and business management in the real world.”

The Business World in New York City Taught by Erik Michielsen, managing director, World 50 Group, and former regional director, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Explore business management fundamentals in today's fast-paced world

Program highlights

Faculty

Student experiences