Program Overview

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Luxury and Retail (MBA)

The Luxury and Retail MBA gives the tools of business to those pursuing careers in the fashion industry and luxury sector. A specialized core and elective courses complement built-in immersive opportunities. The specialized format allows students to complete a full-time MBA in one year. Students graduate with a focus in luxury or retail, or both, through core coursework and experiential learning projects that are built into the 52-credit curriculum.

Program Description

• Stern Solutions: Students work on Stern Solutions projects each semester alongside their core coursework. Projects are required, for credit, and provide students with the opportunity to solve a range of real-world problems at the intersection of retail business and fashion or luxury or both. Projects are conducted in partnership with NYU Stern Luxury and Retail Council companies, in addition to other top names in fashion, retail, and luxury.
• International Industry Immersion: Over two weeks in January, students will be exposed to the European markets and travel to a global hub for high fashion. Beginning in New York, students will learn in the classroom from expert professors and speakers and in the field through visits to designers, factories, and fashion companies.
• NYC Immersion: The NYC Immersion is an active, hands-on, experiential introduction to the luxury and retail ecosystem. The course will provide a broad context for the specific business functions in which students choose to work, through exposure to subject matter experts from industry and academia both on and off campus. Classes, speakers, and field trips will address such topics as the history of luxury and retail, industry structures and roles, design, production, and licensing, retail strategy, trend forecasting, branding, and the challenges and opportunities facing fashion and luxury companies today.

Admissions

NYU Stern's admissions process is holistic and selective. The Admissions Committee evaluates each candidate’s academic profile, professional achievements and aspirations, and personal characteristics.

• Academic Profile: NYU Stern seeks students who will perform well in our academic program. We assess academic potential through the quality of and performance in prior academic program(s), as seen from academic transcripts, and general aptitude as measured by standardized tests (or meeting test waiver requirements).
• Professional Achievements and Aspirations: Stern seeks students with a proven track record of success, demonstrated potential for future leadership, and a well-articulated plan to achieve their short- and long-term goals. Professional achievements and aspirations are primarily assessed by a candidate’s essays, résumé, employment history and internships, professional recommendation(s), and interview (by invitation only if required).
• Personal Characteristics: NYU Stern values students with both intellectual and interpersonal strengths/emotional intelligence (IQ + EQ). We seek students who embody Stern's values of mutual support and collaboration and who will be passionate, engaged participants in the Stern community. These personal characteristics are often evidenced in a candidate’s essays, professional recommendations, activities and achievements, and interviews (if required).

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 52 credits, comprised of the following:

• Major Requirements:
  • INTA-GB 3311: NYC Immersion: L&R (3 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1102: Leadership (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1103: Economics (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2105: Communication (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2206: Accounting (2.25 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2222: Finance (2.25 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2110: Marketing (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1105: Statistics (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2101: Strategy (1.5 credits)
  • MKTG-GB 2147: Consumer Behavior (1.5 credits)
  • MKTG-GB 2355: Retail Strategy & Analytics (3 credits)
  • OPMG-GB 2308: Retail Operations & Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 3313: Luxury & Retail Digital Solutions (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 3312: Intl Immersion: Luxury & Retail (3 credits)
  • MKTG-GB 2326: Luxury Marketing (3 credits) or MKTG-GB 2376: Next Gen Fashion (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 3314: Luxury & Retail Solutions (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 2000: Professional Practicum (1 credit)
  • COR2-GB 3111: Professional & Corporate Social Responsibility (1.5 credits)
• Electives: 13.5 credits

Electives

Luxury & Retail MBA students have the opportunity to take 13.5 elective credits. Students can select to pursue electives in their functional area or take courses in areas of interest.

Sample Plan of Study

• 1st Semester/Term:
  • INTA-GB 3311: NYC Immersion: L&R (3 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1102: Leadership (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1103: Economics (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2105: Communication (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2206: Accounting (2.25 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2222: Finance (2.25 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2110: Marketing (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 1105: Statistics (1.5 credits)
  • COR1-GB 2101: Strategy (1.5 credits)
  • MKTG-GB 2147: Consumer Behavior (1.5 credits)
  • Total: 18 credits
• 2nd Semester/Term:
  • MKTG-GB 2355: Retail Strategy & Analytics (3 credits)
  • OPMG-GB 2308: Retail Operations & Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 3313: Luxury & Retail Digital Solutions (3 credits)
  • Electives (6 credits)
  • Total: 15 credits
• 3rd Semester/Term:
  • INTA-GB 3312: Intl Immersion: Luxury & Retail (3 credits)
  • MKTG-GB 2326: Luxury Marketing (3 credits) or MKTG-GB 2376: Next Gen Fashion (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 3314: Luxury & Retail Solutions (3 credits)
  • INTA-GB 2000: Professional Practicum (1 credit)
  • COR2-GB 3111: Professional & Corporate Social Responsibility (1.5 credits)
  • Electives (7.5 credits)
  • Total: 19 credits
• Total Credits: 52

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Achieve effective analytical skills.
2. Work effectively in teams.
3. Be ethical professionals.
4. Be able to make effective organizational decisions.
5. Use individualized programs of study to acquire the capabilities that they need to pursue their subsequent individual professional journeys.

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