New York, New York 10003

Located in New York City, The New School for Social Research offers master's and doctoral programs in anthropology, economics, global finance, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology, and interdisciplinary master's programs in historical studies and liberal studies. The curriculum encourages students to wrestle questions of political, cultural and economic concerns. The student body is composed of curious and motivated students who excel in their selected fields. New York City is as much of a classroom as any formal setting.

Founded in 1919, The New School for Social Research posits as its primary goal the exploration and promotion of global Peace and justice. To that end, it attracts students from a vast array of cultural, geographical, political and economic circumstances. Classes are run seminar-style, encouraging the free exchange of ideas through interaction among students and with professors.

The New School for Social Research recently began offering a Master of Science in Global Finance. The 12-month program includes lessons in financial engineering and classes are held in trading rooms with access to Bloomberg Terminals like those found in the trading rooms of large investment banks. Students learn trading strategies and techniques, regulatory frameworks and accounting treatment of derivatives, among other things. A certificate in trading strategies and market analysis is also available, where students refine their knowledge of options, equities, commodities, funds and portfolio management, trading strategies, and more. The program can be completed in 12 sessions.

Quick Facts

The student body at the New School of Social Research is international. Students represent more than 70 countries.

Courses are offered through nine departments: anthropology, economics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, historical studies, liberal studies and global finance.

The New School of Social Research provides housing for 1,100 in the Greenwich Village and Wall Street areas. Housing is available in Marlton House (where Beat poets once congregated), Loeb Hall, Union Square Residence, 13th Street Residence and William Street Residence.

The Office of Student Development and Activities recognizes more than 25 campus organizations, including Buddhism for Global Peace, Capoiera, Project Africa, International Club and Sketch Comedy Group.

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