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BA Metropolitan Studies

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

New York University

Program Overview

The Program exploits one of NYU's major assets its New York City location in a variety of ways. In many courses, students learn through assignments involving independent fieldwork, observation, and analysis in both Manhattan and the greater metropolitan area. Majors can participate in an 8-point internship program enabling them to work in government or nonprofit agencies while participating in a seminar in order to link this practical experience with theoretical and historical issues. The internship allows students to get involved in the community, gain experience in a professional setting, and explore career options. There is an honors program for qualified students that culminates in a senior thesis written under supervision of a faculty member.

Program Key Stats

$50464 (Annual cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.6
37
85

1440
7.5
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for, The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript, English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language, Official score reports: SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

Career Options

  • Business Development Manager
  • City Manager
  • City Planner
  • Community Organizer
  • Community Development Director
  • Director of Housing and Economic Development
  • Economic Development Analyst
  • GIS Specialist
  • Grant Writer
  • Housing Planner
  • Land Developer
  • Land Use Planner
  • Lawyer
  • Legislative Research Analyst
  • Lobbyist
  • Market Researcher
  • Nonprofit Administrator
  • Outreach Coordinator
  • Policy Analyst
  • Public Administrator
  • Public Policy Director
  • Professor / Teacher
  • Realtor
  • Regional Planner
  • Research Associate
  • Social Worker
  • Transit Analyst
  • Transportation Planner
  • Urban Designer
  • Urban Planner
  • Zoning Administrator

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