Real World Undergraduate (RWLD1-UC)

Wealth inequality is higher in the United States than in almost any other developed country and has risen for much of the past 60 years. Despite the promise of the “American Dream” that is attained by education, working hard, and playing by the rules persistent wealth disparities are a stark reminder that, as a society, we have not achieved this goal.This course explores the world of work and how it both contributes to and reduces inequality over time. Through the lenses of sociology, cultural analysis, and labor economics, the course will investigate various careers, analyzing what contributes to a "good job." Using ethnographic techniques, students will delve into the myths and stereotypes surrounding different professions and gain insight into the significance of work in people's lives. Additionally, students will examine contemporary issues such as disruption, uncertainty, innovation, diversity, and belonging within workplaces. This course aims to deepen understanding of the complex social fabric that defines modern work.

This course segment will help students explore their personal identities and the learning communities at NYU and SPS. It aims to equip students with the skills to actively engage in these communities while understanding the academic, social, and professional opportunities available to them.

This course segment will help students explore their personal identities and the learning communities at NYU and SPS in their second semester. It aims to equip students with the skills to actively engage in these communities while understanding the academic, social, and professional opportunities available to them.

This course offers a unique and immersive exploration of global leadership through the lens of both theory and practice. Designed to equip students with the tools and frameworks needed for effective leadership in an interconnected world, the course covers leadership models across diverse cultures, sectors, and disciplines. Students will critically engage with leadership theories, apply them to contemporary global challenges, and develop the skills necessary to lead ethically and effectively. Students will also have the chance to deepen their learning through an optional field-intensive experience.

NYU has partnered with several industry companies and associations to provide students with real world experience and access to industry thought-leadership. At the conclusion of the internship, students will have acquired professional experience to add a real-world perspective to their studies. The course consists of onsite work. Advisor Approval required.

NYUSPS is a school committed to offering world-class courses in applied professional studies across multiple disciplines. Real World puts the “applied” notion of student learning to the acid test. In this course, students work for 14-weeks in multidisciplinary teams with an A-list professional organization and their executives to solve a real world problem that organization and those executives face with the intention of the organization implementing right and viable student solutions. Students feel real pressure, experience real competition, receive real feedback, go through a real collaborative problem solving process. Because the experience is real – not a case study, not a simulation.

NYUSPS is a school committed to offering world-class courses in applied professional studies across multiple disciplines. Real World puts the "applied" notion of student learning to the acid test. In this course, students work for 14-weeks in multidisciplinary teams with an A-list professional organization and their executives to solve a real world problem that organization and those executives face with the intention of the organization implementing right and viable student solutions. Students feel real pressure, experience real competition, receive real feedback, go through a real collaborative problem solving process. Because the experience is real – not a case study, not a simulation.