Forget what you’ve learned about business. It’s already out of date.
Technology is continuously disrupting how companies innovate, communicate and sell. And Stevens is on the front lines of the digital revolution changing business — literally, with a location directly across the river from the high-tech hub of New York City.
Whether you’re sure you want to study business in college or just want to take it for a test drive before graduating high school, the one-week Business Explorer program at Stevens is a great investment in your future.
Pack your bags for the most exciting week of your summer. Living in Hoboken, visiting Manhattan, making new friends and experiencing college life will prepare you for the next step of your journey. Here's a summary of the Business Explorer program.
Our location means you don’t just learn about business from course materials. Alumni and industry speakers will visit your classes to share their insights, and you’ll take a tour of New York’s corporate and cultural highlights on a safari day in the city. Past site visits have included Google, LinkedIn, Bloomberg, NYSE, Jet and the Federal Reserve.
Stevens’ history of innovation has made it a hotbed for startup successes. Channel your inner Zuckerberg as you learn what it takes to go from great idea to market mainstay.
Your social media feed is full of marketing messages. But how do you identify customers and show them messages that resonate, instead of just noise to scroll past? Our faculty experts will show you how it’s done.
Financial markets are unrecognizable from just a decade ago, as technology adds speed to trading and wealth management while creating new risks. You’ll explore the future of finance firsthand in our high-tech trading labs.
You’ve just survived a devastating plane crash. How will you lead your fellow survivors to safety? This simulation will showcase the challenges of leadership, while showing how what you learn can be applied to managing teams at work.
Analytical skills are the hottest commodity in business right now. We’ll show you the creative ways managers are engaging with data in order to make difficult decisions, and challenge you to think differently about solving problems.
When you think of accountants, you probably don’t think of analysts who use blockchain and smart contracts in the auditing process. We’ll introduce you to the tech-focused perspective demanded of tomorrow’s accountants.
At Stevens, you'll learn from faculty experts in tech, leadership and finance. Professors will get out of your comfort zone as you embrace your inner leader and discover what business is all about.
Dr. Ryan combines decades of experience at Bell Labs and a love of teaching to create an unforgettable classroom experience.
Dr. Wu is an ecomomist who uses technology to understand how assets are valued differently in markets around the world.
Dr. Calhoun connects his extensive experience in wireless communications to the tech-driven disruption shaking the finance industry.
A healthcare leadership expert and veteran, 'Doc' has inspired students from all backgrounds to achieve success.
Dr. Murphy's lessons draw on her leadership experience, both in professional services and in academia.
Dr. Lonon earned his master's and Ph.D. degrees from Stevens. He's a respected teacher and research expert in math and finance.
As deputy director of the high-tech Hanlon Labs, Dr. Bozdog is an expert in the many analytics and visualization tools within.
Michelle teaches leadership at Stevens, where she completed her master's coursework and also directs the Center for Student Success.
“At my age, you don’t get much exposure to business, but this was a good way to see if I would enjoy studying it while making new friends just outside New York City.”
“I developed a new set of skills that will help me now, as a student, and in the future. It was a very useful week.”