How is NYU's Undergraduate Business School (Stern)?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I read that BusinessWeek ranks Stern as number 9 in the nation in undergrad business. Is this consistent with other rankings/lists? How readily available are jobs for Stern students upon graduation? How do the job opportunities compare to those who graduated from a school such as Wharton (Penn)?</p>

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<p>Great business school. Opens doors to great job opps in top Wall Street Firms. However, is not on the same level as Wharton by any stretch of the imagination.</p>

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<p>Stern is a very decent Business school (top 10 BBA program) with an incredibly strong (# 2 at the undergraduate level) finance department. If one loves Finance and plans on working for a major IBank upon graduation, only Wharton would be better and only another 2 or 3 BBA programs would be as good as Stern. However, for most other business pursuits, I think other programs would serve one better.</p>

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<p>Stern is a frustrating business school.</p>

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<p>How so, ManUtd?</p>

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<p>probably the high competitiveness and harsh curve. At least that's what businessweek says</p>

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<p>Also the quality of life isn't so great. Quoting a good friend of mine "if you want to feel like you're 30 even though you're only 18, Stern is the place for you"</p>

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<p>It's probably a bummer with so many smart students ferociously competing for top grades, as slipper noted.</p>

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<p>While the statistical quality of the students is inferior to many other top business programs, if you want to go to Wall Street, then NYU Stern will definitely give you that opportunity. Its location, access and high number of local alumni is an enormous advantage for the school and its students. However, should you wish to work in the business worlld outside of Wall Street, the Stern name has much less impact and value.</p>

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<p>i thought businessweek ranked stern as 6? and if you're thinking in terms of job opportunities, stern graduates get KILLER GOOD jobs after graduation even if they weren't at the top of their class. i know several family friends of mine that have graduated from stern and work for goldman sachs, jp morgan and chase, etc.</p>