What advantages does NYU offer its students over Columbia?
Min: Both programs offer a top-notch MBA education. I will speak to the strengths of the Stern MBA, as I’m more familiar with it. As I mentioned, NYU is located in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village — thus, we are a subway ride to Wall Street, as well as to Midtown and the hub of business. We are establishing closer ties to New York City and its business leaders. We have, for our first-year students, lunch with a business leader. This year we have Harvey Golub, the former CEO and chairman of American Express. Our students also have opportunities to interact with other business leaders, whether it’s through our CEO series or through our student group-sponsored events. But in my opinion, our best asset is the people at Stern — and by that I mean students, alumni, faculty, and administrators who give back so much to Stern and create a community that fosters collaboration and cooperation. I am amazed every day at the support I receive from these folks, who are so genuinely ex
