Our Curriculum

Designed and taught by Stern's stellar faculty, The Stern Advantage Program is a 4-week, 3-credit, full-time business immersion program, consisting of mini-courses in the key business disciplines of accounting, finance, management and marketing.

The curriculum consists of a mix of lectures, case studies, corporate visits, and workshops that will give you a solid overview of business theory and applications. Through classroom lectures and case analyses, you will gain an understanding of how enterprises work as well as knowledge of basic business concepts and tools. You will participate in case studies that will challenge you to integrate and apply business concepts to solve real-world problems. You'll also visit major New York City corporations where you'll get an in-depth look at business principles in action. The skills workshops will help you refine your business communication and job search skills.

Module Name	Description
Accounting	Accounting produces much of the information used within corporations today. Accounting information is used in valuation, in contracting, by investors, by creditors, by managers and by the government. A good understanding of accounting is one of the basic building blocks of business education. In this module you will learn to read and understand financial statements.
Finance	Every type of business organization needs people who have training in finance. Managers across firms depend on finance professionals to supply the funding currently needed and the analysis necessary to make profitable decisions. In this module you will acquire a working understanding of the language of finance and the fundamentals of how financial markets function.
Management	To be effective, organizations must be able to compete in complex and volatile environments, and managers must be able to manage within complex and dynamic workplaces. This module aims to enhance your understanding of and ability to succeed in organizations. Throughout this module, you will explore behavioral, managerial and structural influences that affect organizational effectiveness, productivity and efficiency.
Marketing	Marketing is about acquiring and retaining customers for products and services by delivering customer value. It is about having a finger on the pulse of the consumer so that it is possible to identify needs, and to cater to them effectively and efficiently. This module will introduce you to the concepts and skills essential in marketing strategy.
Ethics	Professional responsibility and ethics are critical to career and personal success. This module will help you further understand your responsibilities as a business professional and develop a keen appreciation for the role of ethics and law in creating and maintaining efficient markets and best business practices.

Our curriculum also incorporates programming designed to enhance job search skills. To learn more, see the "Launch Your Career" section of our web site.