Social Enterprise

Stern supports your passion for making the world a better place

NYU Stern provides a comprehensive program for students interested in social enterprise. The curriculum covers topics such as social entrepreneurship, venture philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. To complement academic preparation, students may capitalize on numerous experiential learning opportunities.

Selected Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Employers of NYU Stern MBAs

Education Pioneers
Endeavor
Environmental Defense Fund
GreenOrder
National Park Service

Recyclebank
Seedco
William J. Clinton Foundation
World Bank Group

Learn about Career Development at Stern and view more Stern employers

Learn about the NYU Stern Loan Assistance Program

Student Podcasts

Hear more about Social Enterprise at Stern from students Stephanie Lin and Abby Jones:

Social Enterprise Career Paths

The Social Enterprise Association

Social Impact Internship Fund

Board Fellows Program

Social Impact Internship Fund

Provides funding to selected students who pursue opportunities in the social sector
Students apply for funding and complete an interview with the selection committee
Grantees have interned at such organizations as Agora Partnerships, Education Pioneers, Millennium Challenge Corporation, Taproot Foundation and USAID

Stern Board Fellows Program

Students are matched with boards of prominent nonprofit organizations and serve as non-voting board members for one academic year
Complete a board-level strategic project in support of the organization’s mission and gain an in-depth understanding of the role of business leaders on nonprofit boards
Receive upfront training and ongoing support through sessions with experts from the nonprofit and NYU communities

Stern Consulting Corps (SCC)

Apply MBA skills to the needs of New York City small businesses, nonprofits, and faculty-sourced projects with the aid of alumni mentors from top consulting firms, like Booz & Company and Deloitte
Gain valuable consulting experience that is transferable to future careers, while developing a sense of social consciousness
Sample clients include Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Carnegie Hall, Lower East Side Business Improvement District, Step Up Women's Network and the William J. Clinton Foundation
Read about a Stern Consulting Corps engagement with City Harvest

International Social Impact Strategies (ISIS) Course

Apply classroom learning to real-world issues by conducting field work in a developing country such as India or Colombia
Gain hands-on exposure to innovative models for serving the world's poorest populations, as well as to international social enterprises that are making a tangible impact
Complete team-based projects on areas such as poverty alleviation, energy, health, and sustainability

Social Entrepreneurship Resources

Sponsored by the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Social Venture Competition is part of the annual Entrepreneurs' Challenge. Winners receive the $100,000 Stewart Satter Family Prize. Watch a video about two of our winners
Hosted by the Berkley Center, the Annual Conference of Social Entrepreneurs brings together thought leaders to discuss opportunities in social entrepreneurship

Partnership with Teach For America and Teach for India

As a result of an exciting collaboration with Teach for America and Teach for India, NYU Stern provides application fee refunds to program alumni. To request a fee refund, please contact admchair@stern.nyu.edu and include documentation of service. Please note that the refund comes in the form of a check after you pay your application fee by credit card online.