NYU Stern School of Business

Name

NYU Stern School of Business

Legal name

Leonard N. Stern School of Business

Website

https://stern.nyu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business education
• MBA programs
• Executive education
• Sustainability research
• Startup accelerator

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Degree Programs: Revenue from full-time MBA, part-time MBA (Langone), Executive MBA, undergraduate BS programs, and various Master's programs including MS in Accounting, MS in Business Analytics and AI, MS in Data Analytics & Business Computing, MS in Global Finance, MS in Marketing and Retail Science, MS in Organization Management and Strategy, MS in Quantitative Finance, Online Master's in Management, and MS in Fintech.
2. Executive Education and Enterprise Learning: Customized corporate training programs and executive education courses for working professionals and organizations, offered through the execed.stern.nyu.edu platform.
3. Philanthropy and Alumni Giving: Significant philanthropic contributions from alumni and donors including the Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program (full scholarships), Haskins Giving Society awards, and major gifts from donors like Elizabeth Elting (MBA '92) and Christina M. Dennis (BS '80).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NYU Stern School of Business is an educational institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education degree and non-degree programs in business, finance, management, accounting, analytics, and entrepreneurship. Its core offerings include the Full-time MBA, Part-time (Langone) MBA, Executive MBA programs, TRIUM Global EMBA, specialized Master's degrees (MS in Business Analytics and AI, Data Analytics & Business Computing, Global Finance, Marketing and Retail Science, Quantitative Finance, Fintech, Accounting, Organization Management and Strategy), undergraduate BS programs, PhD programs, an Online Master's in Management, customized Executive Education, and the Endless Frontier Labs startup accelerator.

Product overview

NYU Stern School of Business is a comprehensive business education institution offering a multi-product portfolio of degree programs across undergraduate, graduate, and executive education levels. The core offerings include Full-time MBA, Part-time (Langone) MBA, Executive MBA programs in NYC and Washington D.C., and the TRIUM Global Executive MBA (jointly with HEC Paris and LSE). Specialized one-year MBAs include the Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA and Luxury & Retail MBA. Undergraduate programs span BS in Business, BS in Business and Political Economy, and the BS in Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Master's programs include MS in Business Analytics and AI, MS in Data Analytics & Business Computing, MS in Global Finance, MS in Marketing and Retail Science, MS in Organization Management and Strategy, MS in Quantitative Finance, MS in Fintech, MS in Accounting, and an Online Master's in Management. Beyond degree programs, NYU Stern operates Endless Frontier Labs (startup accelerator), The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Sustainable Business, and the Center for Business and Human Rights. The institution also offers the Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program (scholarship initiative), Stern Network (alumni platform), Corporate Ambassadors Program, and Executive Education for professional development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Endless Frontier Labs (EFL): Startup accelerator at NYU Stern that graduated its 2025-2026 cohort of 74 startups, facilitating $3.20 billion raised by 243 graduates.
• Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship
• Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program
• Center for Sustainable Business
• Center for Business and Human Rights

Products and services

• Full-time MBA Traditional two-year residential MBA program offering comprehensive business education with specializations in finance, marketing, management, and emerging business areas, for prospective students seeking career acceleration in business.
• Part-time (Langone) MBA Flexible evening and weekend MBA program designed for working professionals, allowing students to continue their careers while pursuing an MBA at the Manhattan campus.
• Andre Koo Technology and Entrepreneurship MBA One-year accelerated MBA program focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation, preparing students to lead in tech-driven industries.
• Luxury & Retail MBA One-year specialized MBA program focused on luxury brand management, retail strategy, and the business of high-end consumer goods.
• Executive MBA (NYC and Washington, D.C.) Executive MBA program designed for senior professionals, offered in New York City and Washington, D.C. for executives seeking leadership development on a weekend format.
• TRIUM Global Executive MBA Joint EMBA program with HEC Paris and the London School of Economics, offering a global perspective on business leadership across three continents.
• BS in Business Four-year undergraduate business degree providing foundational education in business disciplines with liberal arts integration at NYU Stern Undergraduate College.
• BS in Business and Political Economy Interdisciplinary undergraduate degree combining business education with political economy and international relations studies.
• BS in Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship Undergraduate degree focused on technology innovation, digital business models, and entrepreneurial skills for building tech ventures.
• MS in Business Analytics and AI Master's program combining business analytics with artificial intelligence, preparing graduates for data-driven decision making roles.
• MS in Data Analytics & Business Computing Dual-campus master's program offered in New York and Shanghai, focusing on data analytics, machine learning, and business applications of computational methods.
• MS in Global Finance Global finance master's program with international faculty and partnerships, providing expertise in international financial markets.
• MS in Marketing and Retail Science Dual-campus marketing master's program covering consumer behavior, retail strategy, and digital marketing across New York and Shanghai campuses.
• MS in Organization Management and Strategy Strategic management master's program offered across NYU's New York and Shanghai campuses, focusing on organizational leadership and strategic decision-making.
• MS in Quantitative Finance Finance master's program emphasizing quantitative methods, financial engineering, and risk management across dual campus locations in New York and Shanghai.
• MS in Fintech Master's program focused on financial technology, blockchain, digital payments, and innovation in financial services.
• MS in Accounting Master's program preparing students for accounting careers, with curriculum aligned to CPA exam requirements.
• Online Master's in Management Fully online management master's program providing flexible access to business education for professionals globally, delivered through NYU Stern Online.
• Executive Education Professional development programs for business leaders including enterprise learning for companies and short courses for individuals, covering leadership, strategy, and emerging business trends.
• Endless Frontier Labs (EFL) Startup accelerator program at NYU Stern that has graduated 243 startups which collectively raised $3.20 billion with $9.14 billion in combined value, operating without taking equity or charging fees, with four tracks: Digital Tech, Deep Tech, Life Sciences, and Digital Health.
• Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship hub hosting the Entrepreneurs Challenge, which awarded more than $225,000 in funding and pro-bono services to promising NYU startup founders in 2026.
• Center for Sustainable Business Research and education center that developed the Return on Sustainability Investment methodology and has trained over 1,500 Stern students, 300 MBAs, and 1,600 executives through certificate programs.
• Center for Business and Human Rights Research center studying the intersection of business operations and human rights, producing reports on supply chain impacts, labor conditions, and corporate responsibility.
• Breakthrough Scholars Leadership Program Four-year scholarship program founded in 2015 providing full tuition, housing, and professional development for high-achieving students from all backgrounds at NYU Stern Undergraduate College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25.4% of U.S. CPG dollar share now held by sustainability-marketed products
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DHLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026DHL and NYU Stern jointly publish the annual Global Connectedness Report, which tracks globalization trends across 180 economies using more than 9 million data points. The 2026 report found that global globalization remained stable at 25% in 2025 despite geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. tariffs.
• Circana LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business partners with Circana (formerly NPD Group) to publish the annual Sustainable Market Share Index, tracking sustainability-marketed products in the U.S. consumer packaged goods market. The 2025 report showed sustainability-marketed products hold 25.4% of CPG dollar share.
• Big Red EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Big Red Education for the Leadership & Social Innovation Conference through NYU Stern IPF, hosting experiential learning programs in AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, and diplomacy across Indian educational institutions including Amity University Noida.
• Amity University NoidaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmity University Noida hosts the flagship ILMUNC India 2.0 Model UN conference as part of Big Red Education's experiential learning programs in partnership with NYU Stern IPF.
• Berkley Center for EntrepreneurshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship hosts NYU Stern's Entrepreneurs Challenge, awarding more than $225,000 in funding and pro-bono services to promising NYU startup founders in 2026.
• Goldman Sachs (Black in Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoldman Sachs OMBW: Black in Business program equips sole proprietors with tools to grow their businesses. NYU Stern serves as the program's academic partner.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania): Wharton is the closest direct peer — a top-tier US business school offering undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral programs with similar global brand positioning, large alumni network, and executive education franchise.
• Columbia Business School: Columbia Business School is a New York-based direct competitor with overlapping MBA, EMBA, MS, and executive education programs targeting the same NYC finance and corporate recruiting ecosystem as NYU Stern.
• Harvard Business School: HBS is a top global MBA peer competing for the same applicant pool, executive education clients, and faculty talent. It is the dominant brand in case-method business education with a comparable multi-program portfolio.
• MIT Sloan School of Management: MIT Sloan is a direct peer ranked #1 in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2026, with comparable strengths in technology, entrepreneurship, and quantitative programs — directly competing for the same data/analytics and fintech student segment as Stern.
• Chicago Booth School of Business: Chicago Booth is a direct peer offering full-time MBA, evening/weekend MBA, executive MBA, and PhD programs with a similar finance-and-analytics emphasis and comparable global ranking positioning.
• Stanford Graduate School of Business: Stanford GSB is a direct competitor at the top of the global MBA market, with particular overlap in technology, entrepreneurship, and Silicon Valley executive education programs relevant to Stern's Andre Koo Tech MBA track.
• Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern): Kellogg is a direct peer with strong undergraduate, full-time MBA, and executive education programs. Overlaps with Stern in marketing specialization, executive education offerings, and the same Fortune 500 corporate recruiting market.
• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is both a peer (top European business school competing for global MBA and executive education students) and an actual joint-program partner through TRIUM Global Executive MBA, providing direct comparability on product, target market, and international footprint.
• London Business School: LBS is a global peer competing for the same international MBA and executive education market, particularly relevant given Stern's TRIUM partnership with LSE and the London School of Economics adjacent positioning.

Emerging players

• Y Combinator: Y Combinator is a comparable startup-support organization to Endless Frontier Labs (both serve early-stage founders with mentorship and capital). It is an emerging player relative to Stern's broader mission but directly comparable on the EFL accelerator product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NYUStern
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• Facebookfacebook.com/nyustern
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nyu-stern-school-of-business
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyustern

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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