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UPADM-GP.265
Fundamentals of Social EntrepreneurshipUsing “business as a force for good”, social entrepreneurs implement innovative private sector approaches to solve social, cultural and/or environmental problems. Surviving start-up and scaling to maximize impact is both an art and a science, especially …Publication
Portfolios of the Poor: How the World's Poor Live on $2 a DayPortfolios of the Poor: How the World's Poor Live on $2 a Day (Princeton University Press, 2009) tackles the fundamental question of how the poor make ends meet. Over 250 families in Bangladesh, India, and South Africa participated in this unprecedented …
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Cesar J. Lopez Cesar Javier Lopez, JD, LLM, is a healthcare attorney with over fifteen years’ experience helping clients navigate state and federal legal, policy and regulatory issues. The former vice president of Legal Affairs for the largest state hospital association …
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Laurence WadlerLaurence Wadler is the founder and manager of Precision Analytics Inc, a successful consulting practice specializing in the design and development of structured bond transactions and financing programs primarily for governmental and non-profit entities. …
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SpotlightInterviews with authors of new books on migration and mobility … Farrah Mina interviews Arang Keshavarzian about the book Making Space for the Gulf Histories of Regionalism and the Middle East (Stanford University Press, 2024) About the author Arang …
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Guide to Working RemotelyConnect to NYU VPN. If you are remote, you cannot access the L: Drive without being connected to VPN. Open up “This PC” or “My Computer” Find and click “Map Network Drive” at the top Set the “Drive” letter to L: and make sure “Reconnect at sign-in” is …
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NYU Wagner Alumni Named to PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players ListNYU Wagner alumni Errol Pierre (MPA-HPAM 2013) and Marjorie Parker (MPA 2008) have been recognized on the PoliticsNY 2025 Black Power Players list, an annual feature celebrating Black leaders who are making a lasting impact across New York City and the …
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PADM-GP.4313
The Intersection of Finance and Social JusticeCapital is but a tool – one that can be used for many different purposes. This course explores the use of finance as a tool for social change. The sessions provide an overview of different approaches to the question of aligning investments and values and …Course
URPL-GP.2660
History and Theory of PlanningThis course examines key ideas in the history and theory of planning. We start with some challenges of 21st-century urbanism to activate our conversations about the history and theory of planning. Does the historical and theoretical apparatus of planning …Webpage
Accepting Your Offer US citizens and permanent residents should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov. List "New York University" as a recipient and include our federal school code number 002785 when completing your …
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Master of Science in Public Policy (STEM-Designated)Evaluating policy challenges and developing well-reasoned solutions. … Applying data analysis to inform decisions and measure policy impact. … Leading and managing policy initiatives in public and nonprofit organizations. … Presenting complex policy ideas …
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The Business of Child Care in Mississippi: Helping Providers Become More Efficient Through Improved Business PracticesThere are approximately 1,800 licensed child care providers in Mississippi. While some of these providers serve more affluent clients and/or receive federal funding from the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, many low income providers struggle to …
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Admitted Student EventsWe invite you to join our admitted student events to gain valuable insights into our extensive resources, career support services, vibrant Wagner community, important dates, and to have all your questions answered. In-Person Admitted Student Event …
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Admitted PhD StudentsVisit us in New York City! It is very important that you arrange a time to come to campus to meet with your faculty advisor and Talea Collins, Assistant Director of Advisement and Student Services. Please email Talea Collins at talea.collins@nyu.edu to …
Alumni In Action
Jennifer Siaca Curry, Ed.D.Why did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I wanted a program with a balance of theory and practice, which is exactly what I got at Wagner. More than 10 years later, I still use many of the tools and strategies I learned in my classes in my …
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A Day in the Life of an NYU Wagner Student: Ana Meza (MPA-PNP)Starting with work in financial counseling in Washington Heights to class in Washington Square, Ana Meza (MPA-PNP) describes a typical day in her life. … A Day in the Life of an NYU Wagner Student: Ana Meza …
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Alejandro MartinezHow did you find your first post-NYU Wagner job? I graduated as the COVID pandemic was starting (May 2020) and was disrupting New York and New Yorkers in multiple ways. I immediately started looking for opportunities where I could contribute with my …
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A Day in the Life of an NYU Wagner Student: Veronica Manning (MPA-PNP)Starting with work as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization in New Jersey and ending with class in Washington Square, Veronica Manning (MPA-PNP) describes a typical day in her life. … A Day in the Life of an NYU Wagner Student: Veronica …
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Master's Degree in Urban PlanningLearn to manage budgets and resources for large-scale urban projects. … Understand zoning, land use regulations, and how to create functional urban spaces. … Use GIS and spatial data to analyze and solve urban planning problems. … Interpret data to make …
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David EllenDavid started his legal career as a law clerk for Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer when they were each on the U.S. Court of Appeals, and then for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Following his clerkships, David worked …
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CREATING A STRATEGIC PLAN TO INFORM THE CONSERVANCY'S VISION, GOALS, AND IMPLEMENTATIONThe Fort Greene Park Conservancy (Conservancy) partners with the City of New York and the NYC Parks Department to steward, fundraise, and advocate for Fort Greene Park. The flourishing Brooklyn neighborhood of Fort Greene and nearby developments have …
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Composing Your CareerNYU Wagner attracts students who want an education that challenges and informs over time. We know that the students who get the most from Wagner are those who actively create their education with us. Composing Your Career is a start. … Composing Your …
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Merit-Based Scholarshipsnyu wagner merit scholarships We offer a number of competitive, merit-based scholarships to help you finance your degree. Approximately 52% of enrolling students are awarded scholarships. All full-time and part-time applicants are considered. …
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Online MHA Program CurriculumThis course has two overall goals. The first is to increase participants’ effectiveness in managing and leading individuals and teams in healthcare organizations. This includes addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion within organizations and …