Program Overview

Introduction to NYU Programs

The New York University (NYU) offers a wide range of programs across various schools and departments. The university is committed to maintaining an environment that encourages and fosters respect for individual values and appropriate conduct among all persons.

Schools and Departments

NYU has several schools and departments, including:

• Arts and Science
  • College of Arts and Science
  • Graduate School of Arts and Science
  • Liberal Studies
• College of Dentistry
• Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences
• Gallatin School of Individualized Study
• Grossman School of Medicine
• Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
• Institute of Fine Arts
• Leonard N. Stern School of Business
• Long Island School of Medicine
• Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
• Rory Meyers College of Nursing
• School of Global Public Health
• School of Law
• School of Professional Studies
• Silver School of Social Work
• Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
• Tandon School of Engineering
• Tisch School of the Arts

Focus Areas

The university has various focus areas, including:

• Cities
• Communication Skills
• Data Science and Data Management
• Education
• Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability
• Health Policy and Management
• Inequality, Race, and Poverty
• International Development and Humanitarian Action
• Nonprofits and Government
• Philanthropy and Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Social Justice and Democracy
• Transportation

Centers and Institutes

NYU has several centers and institutes, including:

• Financial Access Initiative
• The Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy
• Health and Evaluation Analytics Lab
• Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems
• John Brademas Center of New York University
• Rudin Center for Transportation Policy & Management
• Institute of Human Development and Social Change

Initiatives and Special Projects

The university has various initiatives and special projects, including:

• Democracy Scholars
• Labor Initiative
• Leadership in Action
• NYC 2025
• The NYU Democracy Project
• Social Innovation & Investment Initiative

Degree Programs

NYU offers several degree programs, including:

• MPA in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy
• MPA in Health Policy & Management
• Master of Urban Planning
• Online Master of Health Administration
• Master of Science in Health Law and Strategy (with NYU School of Law)
• Master of Science in Public Policy
• Executive MPA
• PhD
• Dual Degrees

Undergraduate Offerings

The university also offers undergraduate programs, including:

• Public Policy Major
• Wagner Minors
• Bachelor's-Master's Dual Programs
• Undergraduate Courses

Courses

NYU offers a wide range of courses, including:

• Course Listings/Search Results
• Capstone
• Certificate & Non-Degree Programs

Certificate and Non-Degree Programs

The university offers several certificate and non-degree programs, including:

• Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy
• Health Finance
• Health Policy Analysis
• Health Policy for Clinicians
• Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment
• Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis
• Social Finance

Admissions

The admissions process at NYU involves:

• Application Deadlines & Process
• Application Checklists
• Admissions Criteria
• Cost, Aid & Assistance

Admissions Criteria

The university considers various factors in its admissions process, including:

• Which Program is Right for Me?

Cost, Aid, and Assistance

NYU offers various forms of financial aid and assistance, including:

• Merit-Based Scholarships
• Fellowships
• Assistantships
• PhD Tuition and Financial Support
• External Funding Resources
• NYU Veterans Tuition Benefits
• Loan Forgiveness Programs

Course Description: Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course is designed to introduce students to the core functions of GIS: map making, data management, and spatial analysis. The course will emphasize cartographic best practices, how to find and create spatial data, spatial analysis methodology, and how to approach problem-solving from a geographic perspective. Throughout the course, students will build a portfolio of professional-quality maps and data visualizations.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the GIS course.

Semester

The course is offered in the Fall semester.

Focus Area

The course falls under the Data Science and Data Management focus area.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the GIS course is available for download (login required). The course title is Geographic Information Systems, and the faculty member is Matthew Pietrus.