NYU School of Professional Studies

What NYU School of Professional Studies does

NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) is a division of New York University that offers career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs, continuing education courses, and professional conferences. The school enrolls over 6,000 degree students across 32 programs spanning associate, bachelor's, and master's levels, with approximately 49% international students and a global alumni network exceeding 45,000. Its academic portfolio is organized into specialized centers including the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, Schack Institute of Real Estate, Division of Programs in Business (with 12,081 alumni as of January 2024), Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport, Center for Global Affairs, and Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. Areas of study include AI & Technology, Finance & Entrepreneurship, Global/Public Affairs, Hospitality, Leadership & Management, Marketing & PR, Real Estate, and Sports.

NYU SPS generates revenue through multiple streams: degree program tuition (graduate, undergraduate, visiting, and special student), 563 continuing education courses and certificates, paid professional conferences (e.g., tax conferences priced $695–$2,300/attendee), and High School Academy programs including Career Edge ($2,579/course) and Weekend Workshops ($850/course). Distribution is primarily direct via the NYU SPS website and apply.sps.nyu.edu portal, with programs offered onsite in NYC, online, and hybrid. The school differentiates through practitioner faculty recruited from major industry employers (Audible, JP Morgan Chase, Marriott, United Nations), CFP Board certification for its MS in Financial Planning, and industry-recognized conferences now in their 84th year for Federal Taxation.

The institution is governed under NYU's private university structure with no independent ownership, external funding rounds, or public ticker. Strategic positioning emphasizes career outcomes (91% of DPB graduates working or in school, $125.3K median salary for advertised job postings per Lightcast 2025), NYC location as a professional hub, and a horizontal segmentation approach across distinct professional verticals. No underlying technology platform is proprietary; the offering is fundamentally educational service delivery.

Name

NYU School of Professional Studies

Legal name

New York University

Website

https://sps.nyu.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NYU School of Professional Studies is a division of NYU offering 32 career-focused degree programs, 563 continuing education courses, and professional conferences to over 6,000 students across hospitality, real estate, finance, sports, publishing, and global affairs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate & Construction Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Professional education
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education
• Executive education
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: NYU SPS generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Tuition varies by program; the school offers over 20 master's degree programs and associate/bachelor's degrees across multiple academic areas including finance, hospitality, real estate, global affairs, publishing, sports, and more.
2. Continuing Education Courses and Certificates: Non-degree continuing education programs, professional certificates, and individual courses generate revenue from working professionals seeking skill development. The school offers 563 continuing education courses across multiple disciplines. Most programs do not require formal application.
3. High School Academy Programs: The High School Academy (Career Edge summer program and Weekend Workshops) charges tuition and fees for pre-college programs targeting high school students. Career Edge tuition is $2,579 per course plus optional $684 housing and dining; Weekend Workshops are $850 per course; application fee of $50 is non-refundable.
4. Professional Conferences and Seminars: NYU SPS hosts paid professional conferences for tax, finance, and real estate practitioners. Conference fees range from $695 to $2,300 per attendee. Events include Institute on Federal Taxation (NY and California), Tax Controversy Forum ($1,195), Federal Real Estate & Partnerships Tax Conference ($1,480), and Institute on State and Local Taxation ($1,340).
5. Non-Degree and Visiting Student Tuition: Revenue from visiting students (limited to 30 credits), post-baccalaureate students (limited to 24 credits), and special students (limited to 12 credits) who pay per-credit or per-course tuition for non-matriculated study.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) delivers career-focused professional education through more than 32 degree programs (associate, bachelor's, and master's levels) and 563 continuing education courses spanning finance, hospitality, real estate, sports management, global affairs, publishing, and management. The school also operates the High School Academy (Career Edge summer program and Weekend Workshops) for pre-college students and hosts paid professional conferences for tax, finance, and real estate practitioners, including the Institute on Federal Taxation, Tax Conferences in July, and the Federal Real Estate & Partnerships Tax Conference.

Product overview

NYU School of Professional Studies is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs and professional education. The institution provides 20+ master's degrees and undergraduate degrees across specialized academic divisions including the Tisch Center of Hospitality, Schack Institute of Real Estate, Division of Programs in Business, Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport, Center for Global Affairs, and Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media. Beyond traditional degree programs, SPS offers Continuing Education courses, professional certificates, and specialized programs through its High School Academy (including Career Edge summer programs and Weekend Workshops). The institution also hosts industry conferences including the Institute on Federal Taxation, Tax Conferences in July, and various specialized tax institutes. An online Application Portal enables student enrollment. The programs span diverse fields including finance, hospitality, real estate, sports management, global affairs, publishing, and management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master's Degrees Graduate degree programs offering 20+ industry-focused master's degrees across areas including finance, hospitality, real estate, global affairs, publishing, management, financial planning, marketing, and human capital management. Delivered in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
• Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor's and associate degree programs in applied studies, leadership and management, information systems management, social sciences, real estate, sport management, and hospitality. Available in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
• Continuing Education Courses and Certificates Non-degree continuing education program comprising 563 courses across multiple disciplines, plus professional certificates and lifelong learning programs for working professionals. Available in-person, online, or hybrid. Most programs do not require formal application.
• High School Academy Pre-college program for high school students including the Career Edge summer program and Weekend Workshops. Designed for college and career readiness. Non-credit bearing with $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Career Edge Summer Program Premier summer college program for high school students exploring career paths while experiencing NYU campus life in NYC. Tuition is $2,579 per course with optional $684 housing and dining.
• Weekend Workshops Condensed weekend-format professional courses for high school students focusing on college and career readiness. Tuition is $850 per course with a $50 non-refundable application fee.
• MS in Financial Planning Master's program in financial planning certified by the CFP Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, offering concentrations in Financial Analytics or Behavioral Finance. Prepares students to become CFP-certified financial planners.
• Summer Publishing Institute Four-week intensive summer publishing program offered by the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media at NYU SPS.
• Institute on Federal Taxation Annual professional tax conference in its 84th edition, offered in New York and California editions. California edition registration is $2,300 per attendee, held at The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco. Provides CPE/CLE credits and updates on federal tax developments.
• Tax Controversy Forum Annual professional tax conference in its 18th edition. Registration is $1,195 per attendee. Event held June 25-26, 2026 at The Westin New York at Times Square.
• Tax Conferences in July Series of professional tax conferences held July 20-31, 2026. Fees range from $695 to $1,325 depending on the specific conference topic (introductory courses $695; Partnership Taxation $1,325; SALT courses $995).
• Federal Real Estate & Partnerships Tax Conference Annual professional conference for real estate tax practitioners. Registration fee is $1,480 per attendee. Held in Washington, DC.
• Institute on State and Local Taxation Annual state and local tax conference in its 43rd edition. Registration fee is $1,340 per attendee. Held December 14-15, 2026.
• Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality Academic division offering degrees and programs in hospitality, travel, and tourism management. Source of industry practitioner faculty and employer partnerships.
• Schack Institute of Real Estate Academic division dedicated to real estate and construction industries education, offering degrees and certificates in real estate.
• Division of Programs in Business Academic division offering programs in finance, taxation, human capital management, integrated marketing, and entrepreneurship. Has 12,081 alumni as of January 2024 and 91% graduate outcomes rate.
• Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport Academic institute focused on sports management and global sport industry education, offering degrees in sport business and related disciplines.
• Center for Global Affairs Academic center offering graduate programs in global affairs, international relations, and transnational security.
• Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media Academic center focused on publishing, writing, and media studies, offering degree and certificate programs.
• Custom Educational Programs Custom-designed corporate and organizational educational programs tailored to specific employer needs, offered through the school's Custom Programs office.
• Academy of Lifelong Learning Continuing education offering targeted at adult learners seeking non-degree lifelong learning programs.
• Application Portal Online application system at apply.sps.nyu.edu for prospective students to apply and manage applications for degree and non-degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Division of Programs in Business graduates are working and/or in school within the Division of Programs in Business (NYU Life Beyond the Square: Graduate Class of 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• StayntouchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality collaborated with Stayntouch (a hotel technology company) and IDeaS Revenue Solutions to release the 2026 Hotel Technology Outlook Report. The report compared Best-in-Class hotel technology systems with All-in-One platforms and surveyed hoteliers on technology preferences.
• IDeaS Revenue SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality collaborated with Stayntouch and IDeaS Revenue Solutions (a revenue management solutions provider) to release the 2026 Hotel Technology Outlook Report, examining hotel technology trends and integration priorities.
• Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Center for PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYU SPS MS in Financial Planning program is Certified by the Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning. This certification provides students with the education required to become CFP-certified financial planners.
• NYU College of DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYU SPS partnered with NYU College of Dentistry to develop ClinIQ, an AI-powered clinical caseload management platform for dental students, developed by a Capstone Competition winner in collaboration with Associate Dean John D. McIntosh of NYU College of Dentistry.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UCLA Extension: One of the largest university-based continuing and professional education operations in the U.S., with a similarly broad certificate, degree, and continuing education portfolio. Direct peer in business model (tuition-driven, credentialed CE) and mission (career-focused adult learners).
• Harvard Extension School: Harvard's continuing and professional education arm offering degrees, certificates, and pre-college programs. Closely comparable mix of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education for adult learners, with similar brand-leveraged professional studies positioning.
• Columbia University School of Professional Studies: Columbia's direct SPS counterpart in NYC, offering applied master's degrees, continuing education, and executive programs with similar professional-school positioning. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping programs in negotiation, sports management, real estate, and applied analytics within the same NYC talent and employer market.
• Baruch College Zicklin School of Business: NYC-based business school with strong finance, taxation, and real estate programs and a large international student body (~50%). Closely comparable in finance and tax program offerings and in the international student mix that defines NYU SPS.
• Georgetown School of Continuing Studies: Georgetown's professional and continuing education school, offering applied master's, certificates, and summer programs for working professionals. Direct peer in structure (school-within-university) and in marketing to career advancers and switchers.
• Northwestern University School of Professional Studies: Northwestern's SPS, launched with a similar professional-studies remit, offers applied master's degrees, certificates, and pre-college programs. Direct peer in school-within-university structure and applied, career-targeted curriculum.
• Boston University Metropolitan College: BU's continuing and professional education college offering degrees, certificates, and corporate custom programs with a strong online and hybrid delivery model. Comparable in scale, professional credentialing, and continuing-education breadth.

Regional players

• Fordham University Gabelli School of Business: NYC-based business school offering graduate and undergraduate business programs including taxation and finance, competing with NYU SPS for the same NYC-based graduate and international students. Comparable on finance and tax curriculum overlap but operates as a traditional business school rather than a broad professional studies division.

Broad incumbents

• Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: Cornell's professional graduate business school with programs in real estate, finance, and hospitality-adjacent management. Comparable in real estate (Baker Program) and finance, and competes for the same NYC recruiting market through its Cornell Tech campus.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Online degree and credential platform partnering with universities to deliver professional certificates and master's programs. Competes most directly with NYU SPS's online and continuing education offerings, particularly on price and accessibility for working professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nyusps
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/scpsnyu
• Facebookfacebook.com/NYUSPS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nyu-school-of-professional-studies
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyusps

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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