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Vision
To be a global leader in professional education
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Mission
Prepare our students to succeed at all stages of their educational and professional journeys by providing transformative learning steeped in real-world applications, while impacting global industries, professions, and communities.
The SPS Learning Ecosystem
Learners are at the core of our educational mission.
We immerse all members of our community in a diverse and rich network of formal and informal learning opportunities to advance their learning goals across the lifespan.
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The NYU SPS Origin Story
For over 85 years, the New York University School of Professional Studies has distinguished itself by forecasting industry demands and developing educational programs and services for the world.
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Through undergraduate and graduate degrees, career advancement courses, certificate programs and continuing education offerings, SPS has shaped the landscape of professional education. In the classroom, in the field, and online, our programs have inspired the next generation of leaders, to innovate, communicate, and succeed in a constantly changing world that offers limitless opportunity.
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39,000+
NUMBER OF ALUMNI WHO COMPRISE THE NYU SPS GLOBAL NETWORK
BY THE NUMBERS
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30,000+
NUMBER OF PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING ON-SITE & REMOTE NYUSPS INDUSTRY EVENTS ANNUALLY
BY THE NUMBERS
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94%
PERCENTAGE OF UNDERGRAD STUDENTS EMPLOYED OR IN SCHOOL POST GRADUATION
BY THE NUMBERS
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93%
PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS EMPLOYED POST GRADUATION
BY THE NUMBERS
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Implications for Higher Education
Macro and micro political, economic, social, and technological forces are impacting multiple New York University School of Professional Studies key stakeholder communities.
What areas of work should we prioritize as an institution?
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What is one concrete idea you would like us to consider to support this work?
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