2016 Milano School Viewbook

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DISCOVER A UNIVERSITY THAT HAS BEEN PROGRESSIVE SINCE ITS INCEPTION In 1919, a few great minds imagined a school that would never settle for the status quo, one that would critically rethink higher learning and the ways in which we affect the globe. The New School was the result. Today it is a progressive university housing five extraordinary schools and colleges. The scholars, policymakers, students, and faculty who make up the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy continue to be a force of new social inquiry, working collaboratively to address today’s most pressing issues, both locally and abroad—and in real time. The school’s nearly 8,000 graduates lead organizations, programs, and policymaking entities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to create social, economic, and political change that is innovative and invaluable to the world.

Gain critical Skills Milano’s graduates emerge with a variety of transferable skills and are in demand for their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, assess solutions analytically, and lead interdisciplinary teams successfully. Students graduate with a greater understanding of the social, political, and economic forces that shape the world and how to effect and manage change.

They learn not just technical skills but interpersonal ones as well, such as building professional relationships and finding creative solutions that are sensitive to various stakeholder interests.

Focus on Your Career Offering lifetime career services, Milano supports graduates with individual career advisement, career workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and networking events with alumni and prospective employers.

Flexible Career Paths and a Lifelong Community A Milano degree allows for focused study while preparing graduates to succeed and advance in a variety of fields in the public, private, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Many alumni remain part of the Milano community, collaborating with peers, offering career advice to students, and providing networking, internship, and job opportunities.

MILANO SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, MANAGEMENT, AND URBAN POLICY

Create your own path and forge new connections

Graduate Programs

Earn a degree that makes a remarkable difference A Progressive Education Milano’s graduate programs combine theory, research, and client-based project work and practice to prepare a new generation of professionals to become agents of change in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Interdisciplinary Study As part of The New School, Milano offers students access to resources throughout the university, including outstanding graduate programs in economics at The New School for Social Research, art and design studies at Parsons School of Design, and media studies and media management at the School of Media Studies.

Design Your Program Milano’s highly flexible programs allow you to select an area of study in which you develop in-depth skills and knowledge. Our programs offer areas of concentration or less formal areas of specialization. For more information, see the inserts or visit newschool.edu/milano.

A Center for climate action

Milano’s Public Programs and Centers

The Tishman Environment and Design Center (TEDC)

Milano students have access to and participate in the

is a university-wide institution that fosters the

many public lectures, seminars, conferences, film series,

integration of bold design, policy, and social justice

and other special events offered regularly by Milano and

approaches to environmental issues. The Milano School

The New School.

of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy works closely with TEDC to connect Milano students and faculty with opportunities for interdisciplinary research, innovative coursework offerings, and access to community partnerships.

The Center for New York City Affairs convenes conferences and panels illuminating the real-life effects of politics and public policy on New York City neighborhoods.

Since 2006, the Observatory on Latin America has studied the processes of political and economic change

TEDC has played an active role in applying the

in the region, fostered public dialogue, and collaborated

university’s design and social justice tenets to the

with institutions across Latin America.

climate change movement in a number of ways, including the launch of the University’s first Climate Action Week as a lead-up to the People’s Climate March, the largest climate protest in history.

The information published here represents the plans of the university at the time of publication and does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and The New School. The university reserves the right to change without notice any matter contained in this publication, including but not limited to tuition, fees, policies, degrees, programs, names of programs, course offerings, academic activities, academic requirements, facilities, faculty, and administrators. Payment of tuition or attendance at any classes shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights as set forth above. For important information including accreditation, student rights, campus safety statistics, and tuition and fees, visit newschool.edu/your-right-to-know. The New School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Published 2016 by The New School. Produced by Marketing and Communication, The New School.

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Rooted in New York City—Active around the world Global, Urban, and Engaged Milano makes the most of its location in New York City.

The school brings students into direct contact with policymakers, scholars, diplomats, businesspeople, journalists, and international activists working and convening in the global capital of New York. Graduates take advantage of networks formed and experience gained—and go on to help strengthen organizations and communities near and far.

Applied learning is at the core of Milano’s curriculum.

The Community Finance Development Laboratory, Managing the Client–Consultant Relationship, and Participatory Community Engagement are just a few of the courses that offer students opportunities to interact with industry professionals and make a difference in the real world. For example, as a student in her Urban Policy Lab class, Urban Policy Analysis and Management alumna Reana Kovalcik began drafting a food bill that became New York City law.

Each summer, the International Field Program (IFP) sends students to work with humanitarian relief organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, health and human service organizations including the African Services Committee, and other institutions ranging from the Asian Human Rights Commission in Hong Kong to the Ground Up news organization in Cape Town. Participants receive rigorous training in research, data collection, communication, report and grant writing, monitoring and evaluation, and cultural awareness.

Contact the Office of Admission Contact Us: The Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy Office of Admission 79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor New York, NY 10003 milanoadmissions@newschool.edu 212.229.5150 Visit: Welcome Center 72 Fifth Avenue newschool.edu/milano

combine progressive theory and practical experience with guidance from scholars and experts Ideas into Action Milano students put their theories to the test, engaging in hundreds of client-based projects each year. They conduct serious research and gain skills that enable them to provide organizations with solutions and lead with accountable, ethical, and socially responsible practices, whether designing communication strategies, directing nonprofits, developing financial plans, or coordinating networks of partners.

Faculty who Share Your Values As accessible as it is distinguished, Milano’s faculty includes internationally and nationally recognized professors who are passionately committed to their fields. They actively devise responses to global and local challenges—and are eager to help students translate their energy and ideals into positive social change.

Learn about Milano’s faculty at newschool.edu/milano.

A few facts that

The new school

set us apart

at A GLANCE

#1 FOR SMALL CLASSES: Among national

• Founded in 1919.

universities, The New School had the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.

2015, U.S. News & World Report #1 ART AND DESIGN SCHOOL: Parsons School of Design was named the Best College for Art and

• Located in the heart of NYC in Greenwich Village, with a branch campus in Paris.

• Houses five schools and colleges.

• Offers 151 degree and diploma programs and majors and more than 49 minors.

Design in the United States.

• Has more than 10,000 degree-seeking students.

2015, Quacquarelli Symonds World

• Students come from all 50 states and 115

University Rankings #1 MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY: We have a higher percentage of international students than any other U.S. university.

foreign countries.

• The New School offers a range of graduate schools and programs. See details at newschool.edu/academics.

2014, U.S. News & World Report

Membership and Accreditation

#1 FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING: The American

The New School is a member of the

Institute of Architects named the New School University Center one of the greenest buildings in the United States—and it’s the largest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified urban university building.

Association of American Colleges and Universities and is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Graduate programs The New School offers acclaimed graduate programs at Parsons School of Design; The New School for Social Research; the College of Performing Arts; the School of Media Studies; and the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy. It also offers an MFA in Creative Writing and a master’s program in TESOL.

“ milano pushes you to understand social, political, and economic dynamics in order to foster change at the grassroots level.”

ANAMARIA VRABIE MA International Affairs ’12; 2010–2011 Fulbright grantee

Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management MASTER OF SCIENCE Overview This interdisciplinary professional graduate program educates planners, managers, policy analysts, and consultants to define and implement environmental policies and improve sustainability performance. It is intended for students who seek a broad understanding of the crucial importance of environmental, financial, and social sustainability to

Alumna Profile Annie Moss (MS ’12) grew up in Philomath, Oregon, a small town in the Willamette Valley. After high school, she spent a year in Argentina and then attended college at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where

organizational success in the world today.

she studied Spanish, art, and education.

Students choose one of two concentrations:

art and English in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

Management and Policy.

Moss’ academic and professional

After college, she spent a year teaching

focus at Milano was regional food

Curriculum

systems and food justice. She is a cofounder of La Finca del Sur, a women-

The master of science degree is awarded upon completion of

run urban farm in the South Bronx

42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and

neighborhood of New York City. She

3 credits in methods), eight required program courses

has been involved in political advocacy

(24 credits, including a capstone seminar), and four courses in

on issues like the federal Farm Bill and

the Policy concentration or the Management concentration (12

worked for the New York Greenmarket

credits—two required courses and two electives).

on a project to assist small regional

The required program courses introduce all master’s candidates to the relevant natural science, financial analytics, public policy, and management dimensions of organizational, environmental, and sustainability studies.

farmers. Since receiving her master’s degree, Moss has continued with her work at the Greenmarket on a funded regional grains initiative.

Students complete the program with a capstone seminar, in which they develop individual research- and practice-based projects in a collaborative and multidisciplinary learning environment.

“ Climate change is the global challenge of our time, and the world needs thoughtful, well-trained professionals committed to building a more sustainable and just world. Our students get the skills, insight, and hands-on knowledge to make a difference, in diverse fields such as advocacy and nonprofit organizations, government, businesses, and innovative new enterprises.”

Ana Baptista Chair, Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management program

Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management Degree Requirements Core Courses (6 credits) –– Economics for Management and Public Policy (or Environmental Economics) –– Quantitative Methods

Milano Areas of Specialization Students choose electives that match their career objectives and professional interests. They can either follow one of the predefined specializations listed below or design a specialization in consultation with

Required Program Courses (24 credits) –– Making a Difference requirement

a faculty advisor.

–– Finance –– Food and the Environment –– Geographic Information Systems –– Global Urban Futures

–– Principles of Environmental Science –– Climate Change and Cities –– Sustainability Perspectives and Practice –– Finance requirement –– Leadership for Sustainability Strategies and Environmental Policy

International Field Program (6 credits)

–– Strategic Change requirement

Students in all Milano master’s programs are eligible

–– Advanced Seminar (capstone)

to take part in the International Field Program (IFP).

Students gain practical field experience through

Concentration Courses (12 credits) Policy Concentration

work and research with NGOs, international organizations, governments, and local agencies.

Admission to the IFP is by application that is subject to a competitive review process.

–– Policy Analysis –– Global Urban Environmental Policy –– Two approved electives Management Concentration –– Management and Organizational Behavior –– Foundations of Organizational Change –– Two approved electives

Additional Information The MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.

Full-time students without relevant experience undertake a professional internship (minimum 400 hours).

The New School’s Tishman Environment and Design Center (TEDC) offers students opportunities for interdisciplinary research and practice as well as fellowships. Learn more: newschool.edu/tedc

Public and Urban Policy DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Overview The doctoral program in Public and Urban Policy is rooted in The New School’s tradition of critical inquiry and commitment to progressive social change. Successful applicants will have a relevant master’s degree and prior experience that prepares them to apply the highest level of research and analysis to global public policy questions.

Graduates of the program are researchers in consulting firms and international organizations; policy analysts for local, regional, and national governments and agencies; and faculty members at colleges and universities.

Alumna Profile Sookhee Oh (PhD ’07) is a native of Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Ewha Woman’s University with a BA in sociology and from Seoul National University with a master’s degree in city planning. After completing her courses at Milano, she was a postdoctoral research associate in Spatial Structures in the Social Sciences at Brown University.

Her dissertation examines “spatial dispersion without diminishing ethnic

Curriculum The doctor of philosophy degree is awarded for completing 60 credits, passing the qualifying examination, and writing and defending a dissertation.

ties” in the case of suburban Koreans in the New York City area. Currently Oh is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, teaching courses on

The 60 credits consist of 30 credits transferred from

urban sociology, immigration, spatial

the student’s master’s degree program and 30 credits

thinking, and research methods.

(ten courses) taken in residence.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary, and students are encouraged to explore alternative theoretical perspectives and research methodologies. This flexibility is made possible by the wide range of elective policy, international affairs, and management courses offered by Milano and the opportunity to take courses offered by the social science departments of The New School for Social Research and the New York InterUniversity Doctoral Consortium.

“ Students in our program often utilize theoretical and empirical approaches that fuse insights from multiple social sciences to produce policy-relevant scholarship that fosters more socially, politically, and economically inclusive societies. The range of work expands domestic and international contexts.”

Darrick Hamilton Director, PhD Program in Public and Urban Policy

Public and Urban Policy Degree Requirements Core Courses

Dissertation

(18 credits)

The doctoral dissertation must present original

–– Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis I

research on an important public policy issue that

–– Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis II

advances knowledge in the field.

–– A foundation course in anthropology, economics, politics, or sociology (normally a doctoral-level course offered by the equivalent department of The New School for Social Research) –– One research method course, either in quantitative methods or in qualitative methods, chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor –– The Doctoral Research Workshop

Elective Courses (12 credits) Students work with a faculty advisor to choose electives that match their research interests and prepare them to write a dissertation.

Qualifying Examination and Dissertation Proposal Students who successfully complete the course requirements submit a Qualifying Paper (a critical survey of the literature on a specific public policy issue) and take the qualifying examination. The examination is based on the content of Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis I, Political Economy and Public Policy Analysis II, and the Research Workshop. Those who pass the qualifying examination are eligible for the Master of Philosophy degree and can proceed to present and defend a dissertation proposal.

Past dissertations include “ Race, Poverty and State Intervention in the Informal Economy: Evidence from South Africa” “ The Effect of Housing Subsidies on Union Status and Visitation” “ Miami’s Dual Stew Pot: Revisiting the Limits of Ethnic Solidarity in the Miami Cuban Enclave” “ Stories of Returning Women: Lessons Learned from Deinstitutionalization” “ Identifying and Unbundling the Employment Impacts of a Time-limited Welfare Program” “ A Pragmatic Test for Sustainability Indicator Projects: The Case of Social Learning in Seattle” “ Shelter Injustice and the Endurance of Housing Poverty in South Tucson, Arizona” “ The Role of Arts and Culture in Modern Cities: Making Art Work in Toronto and New York”

International Affairs MASTER OF ARTS/MASTER OF SCIENCE

Overview

Faculty highlight

Named one of the top international affairs programs by the

Professor Sakiko Fukuda-Parr is

Foreign Policy Association, the Julien J. Studley Graduate

a development economist who

Program in International Affairs (SGPIA) is distinctive in the

has published widely on issues

New School tradition: critical, engaged, and iconoclastic. The

of development policy related to

faculty is made up of scholars from around the world with

poverty, gender, technology, capacity

backgrounds in anthropology, sociology, political science,

development, and agriculture. After

media, and economics. The program also draws on leading

beginning her career at the World

experts and professionals, who offer students exposure to the

Bank, she worked for many years at

most recent happenings in and perspectives on social and

the UN, where she served as director

economic rights, development, new media and technology,

and lead author of the UNDP Human

environmental justice, migration and refugees, international

Development Reports, spearheading

law, conflict, and peace building.

a dramatic rethinking of orthodox approaches to development. At The New School, Fukuda-Parr is chair of

The New School Difference

SGPIA’s Development concentration

International Affairs at The New School stands out for its

and teaches on a range of topics

unique blend of pedagogical and intellectual commitments: –– International affairs cannot be understood solely from a U.S. perspective or through conventional lenses; we are committed to critical thinking and a global perspective.

–– We link theory and practice by bringing practice into the classroom and by promoting field-based learning.

–– Scholars and practitioners in international affairs need tools for understanding history and politics that are central to the New School tradition of social research.

–– SGPIA is committed to serving as your gateway to New York—the quintessential global city, with unparalleled

related to food security, social rights, global economic governance, and development economics. She is also a member of the UN’s Committee on Development Policy and of the Lancet-Norway Commission on Global Governance for Health and serves on the boards of the International Association of Feminist Economics, the Center for Economic and Social Rights, and Knowledge Ecology International.

opportunities for scholars, practitioners, and activists.

–– Our classes are small. Our faculty is accessible. Our program is flexible.

“ As a journalist covering Latin American politics, I found in SGPIA a welcoming intellectual community of engaged scholarship committed to a rigorous and critical investigation of world affairs. The hands-on approach to learning led me to a Fulbright in Colombia and then to a PhD in Geography at the University of California, Berkeley.”

Teo Ballvé (MA ’09) Assistant Professor of Geography and Peace and Conflict Studies, Colgate University

International Affairs Degree Requirements concentrations The concentrations in the Studley Graduate Program in International Affairs are more than collections of courses. They are areas in which students can link theory, social research, and practice as they build careers as scholars and practitioners. Students choose from five concentrations: –– Development –– Conflict and Security –– Cities and Social Justice –– Governance and Rights –– Media and Culture

International Field Program Since SGPIA’s inception in 2001, hundreds of students have participated in our signature International Field Program (IFP), with sites in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. The IFP enables students to gain hands-on experience in the field while following a rigorous course of study, combining pre-departure preparation, in-country seminars, professional internships, and independent research with faculty supervision. In the course of nine weeks, students

Each SGPIA concentration includes a foundation

work and conduct research with community-

course as well as a wide range of electives. The

based organizations, NGOs, and government

concentrations also offer a variety of opportunities

agencies on a range of topics including community

for applied research and connections to the practice

development, policy advocacy, post-conflict state

curriculum through practice-oriented courses,

building, urban planning, and long-term monitoring

the International Field Program, and Practicum

and evaluation. Past IFP sites include India, Kosovo,

in International Affairs projects. In addition, the

China, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cuba, Argentina,

concentrations sponsor invited guest lectures,

Hong Kong, Colombia, Senegal, Brazil, Nepal,

organize workshops and events, and create

Lebanon, Turkey, and South Africa. New sites are

working groups.

frequently developed.

degree options

UN Summer Study program

SGPIA’s 42-credit MA program—designed for recent college graduates and career changers—consists of four required courses (12 credits), eight elective courses (24 credits including the concentration foundation course), and a final project (6 credits for a thesis, practicum, or research portfolio). Most students include the International Field Program in their MA.

SGPIA’s United Nations Summer Study (UNSS) program puts students on the ground in the United Nations and in New York City. UNSS goes beyond a narrow focus on security and diplomacy to investigate development, human rights, humanitarian action, peace building, and environmental issues.

UNSS coursework prepares students to understand

The 30-credit MS program—designed for

and engage with contemporary issues, policies, and

professionals with at least five years of international

debates surrounding global governance institutions.

experience—consists of four required courses (12

UNSS internships and practicums provide hands-on

credits) and six elective courses (18 credits, including

experience in the UN system.

the concentration foundation course). The MS does not require a final capstone project.

Nonprofit Management MASTER OF SCIENCE Overview

Alumnus Profile

Students in the Nonprofit Management program are part

Kevin Allan (MS ’04) leads all

of a learning community three decades in the making. Our

private and public fundraising at the

students and faculty are known for bringing critical thinking,

Children’s Aid Society, where he is chief

with a commitment to social justice, to an evolving field.

development officer. His efforts ensure

The curriculum offers students opportunities to work directly

that Children’s Aid supports children

with innovative nonprofit organizations. Management theory

and families at 50 sites across New

and practice are taught with an emphasis on organizational

York City. Before joining Children’s

effectiveness and social impact.

Aid, Allan was senior vice president of development at AmeriCares, an

Curriculum The Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in methods), six required program courses (18 credits, including a capstone seminar), and six elective courses (18 credits).

The required program courses equip students with the

emergency response and global health organization. Prior to that, Allan spent seven years working with nonprofit clients to build successful fundraising programs as a senior consultant at the philanthropic services firm Changing Our World, Inc., where he oversaw a global portfolio. There his clients included the Bill & Melinda Gates

competencies necessary to provide effective leadership in

Foundation, the Sabin Vaccine Institute,

domestic and global nonprofits. Two distinguishing features

UNICEF, AIDS Project Los Angeles,

of the Milano program are its flexibility and its cross-cultural

Texas Children’s Hospital, and the

nonprofit/NGO perspective.

YMCA of New York City. Earlier in his

Students choose six elective courses. The electives allow each student to creatively build areas of expertise within the field of nonprofit/NGO management on the basis of individual professional goals.

career, Allan was development director at Stonewall Community Foundation and foundation manager of the Loeb Family Funds. Allan received his BA from Manhattanville College.

“ Milano’s nonprofit management program puts students at the apex of knowledge and innovation in the rapidly growing nonprofit sector and within a global network of outstanding nonprofit professionals.”

Aida Rodriguez, PhD Faculty, Management Programs

Nonprofit Management Degree Requirements Core Courses (6 credits) –– Economics for Management and Public Policy –– Quantitative Methods

Required Program Courses (18 credits) –– Making a Difference Requirement –– Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Management –– Management and Organizational Behavior –– Fundraising and Development –– Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations –– Advanced Seminar (capstone)

International Field Program (6 credits) Students in all Milano master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP).

Students gain practical field experience through work and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies.

Admission to the IFP is by application that is subject to a competitive review process.

Additional Information The MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete the program through part-time study.

Full-time students without relevant experience undertake a noncredit professional internship (minimum 400 hours).

Organizational Change Management MASTER OF SCIENCE Overview

Alumna Profile

The Organizational Change Management program is based on

Trudi McCanna (MS ’04) leads the

a unique laboratory-type teaching approach: Students take up

Custom Solutions team at Google. In

increasingly complex change projects with real-world clients.

this role, she works with business and

Upon completion of the project sequence, students have a

HR leadership to help other Google

portfolio that showcases the results of their organizational

teams maximize their potential

change expertise. This management program is designed for

in a dynamic environment. Before

working professionals who see effective implementation of

joining Google, McCanna worked for

change as critical to the success of their organizations and for

Oppenheimer Funds, most recently

people planning a career transition who have a keen interest in

as VP of Human Resources. She

the way change happens.

has also held various positions at JetBlue Airways, the National Alliance

Curriculum The Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and

for Musical Theatre, and Deloitte.

McCanna has a BFA in Directing and a Master of Arts in Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

3 credits in methods), eight required program courses (24 credits, including a capstone seminar), and four elective courses (12 credits).

The required program courses teach students to apply critical thinking and knowledge to the practice of leadership development. They learn how to build teams, work effectively with clients, restructure work processes, manage diversity, and articulate a vision and culture.

Students can use their electives to extend their general knowledge of organizational change management or to develop an area of specialization.

“ At Milano, each assignment is real-world, application oriented, and designed to help our students develop the strategic and critical thinking skills required to lead change.”

Mark Lipton, PhD Faculty, Management Programs

Organizational Change Management Degree Requirements Core Courses

Additional Information

(6 credits)

Applicants must have a minimum of three years

–– Economics for Management and Public Policy –– Quantitative Methods

of organizational experience.

The MS program can be completed in two years of full-time study. Working professionals can complete

Required Program Courses

the program through part-time study.

(24 credits)

(minimum 400 hours).

–– Making a Difference Requirement –– Management and Organizational Behavior –– Foundations of Organizational Change –– Managing the Client-Consultant Relationship –– Laboratory in Group Facilitation, Intervention, and Process –– Organizational Change Interventions: Theory, Design, and Implementation –– Organizational Assessment and Diagnosis –– Advanced Seminar (capstone)

International Field Program (6 credits) Students in all Milano master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP).

Students gain practical field experience through work and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies.

Admission to the IFP is by application that is subject to a competitive review process.

Full-time students without relevant experience undertake a noncredit professional internship

Post-Master’s Professional Certificates

OVERVIEW The Milano School offers post-master’s professional

Each program consists of 18 credits. Students learn and

studies for students with graduate degrees who are

apply skills and competencies that will give them an

interested in expanding their current role or exploring

edge in their professional careers.

new professional directions. Those who successfully complete one of these programs receive a certificate.

New students are admitted in both the fall and the spring semesters. Students enrolled in a related

Three certificates are offered:

master’s degree program at The New School may

–– Leadership and Change

be able to earn a certificate while completing their

–– Organization Development

degree requirements.

–– Sustainability Strategies

Certificate in Leadership and Change Successfully transforming organizations, programs,

A graduate degree is required for admission to this

initiatives, and groups requires effective and

program. Candidates come from diverse fields,

committed leadership. What are the critical factors

including business (MS, MBA), public administration

involved in leading change successfully? How does

(MS, MPA), education (MEd), psychology (MA, MS),

building leadership capacity support institutional

social work (MSW), and sociology (MA).

change? How do leaders create a new shared vision among stakeholders? The Leadership and Change curriculum addresses these questions and more with an action-oriented, values-based approach. Being a leader for change requires examining values, engaging

Curriculum The Certificate in Leadership and Change is awarded upon successful completion of six courses (18 credits):

in honest dialogue about what works and what does

–– Foundations of Organizational Change

not work, taking risks, and trying new methods and

–– Why Leadership Matters

models. Students in the certificate program test their

–– The Science and Art of Leadership Development

ideas and skills in organizational settings, discuss

–– Leading Change Practicum

their experiences with faculty and fellow students, and

–– Two electives selected from the Change

return to their organizations with new insight.

Competencies, Leadership Applications, and Applied Context offerings

Post-Master’s Professional Certificates Certificate in Organization Development The field of organization development (OD) has evolved into an established profession, and Milano has been educating its practitioners for more than 30 years. This program is designed for professionals

A graduate degree is required for admission to this program. Candidates come from diverse fields, including law (JD), business (MBA or MS), education (MEd), psychology (MA or MS), social work (MSW), and

already working in or planning to enter the field of

sociology (MA).

organizational change management as either internal

Curriculum

or external consultants. The curriculum addresses organizational effectiveness on three levels—individual, group, and system—providing students with an understanding of the complexity of organizational challenges in the for-profit, nonprofit, and public sectors. Students return to their organizations and engage in successful change initiatives or enter the field as internal and external OD practitioners.

The Certificate in Organization Development is awarded upon successful completion of six courses (18 credits): –– Management and Organizational Behavior –– Foundations of Organizational Change –– Organizational Change Interventions: Theory, Design, and Implementation –– Laboratory in Group Facilitation, Intervention, and Process –– Organization Assessment and Diagnosis

Certificate in Sustainability Strategies Successful models of policy and business management

A graduate degree is required for admission to this

increasingly take into account the interconnectedness

program. Candidates come from diverse fields,

of ecological, social, and financial sustainability,

including law (JD), business (MBA and MS), public

using the triple bottom line approach. This approach

administration (MPA), architecture and design (MFA,

creates a need for managers who understand critical

MA), and engineering and natural science (MS).

sustainability challenges and are capable of devising

Curriculum

strategies for addressing them. This curriculum prepares working and aspiring professionals in business, government, and nonprofit organizations to

The Certificate in Sustainability Strategies is awarded for completion of six courses (18 credits):

be planners, directors, and consultants in organizations

–– Climate Change and Cities

that seek to define and implement sustainability

–– Corporate Sustainability and

as a value and a goal, especially environmentally

Social Responsibility

oriented nonprofits, emerging “green” industries, and

–– Finance requirement

government planning and regulatory agencies.

–– Sustainability Perspectives and Practice –– Leadership for Sustainability and Environmental Policygs

Michelle J. DePass, Dean of the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy

Welcome to The New School’s Milano School of

programs, promoting dialogue on pressing issues

International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy.

of interest. The New School’s mission is to prepare

We encourage you to explore our cutting-edge

students to understand, contribute to, and succeed

offerings, including master’s degrees, professional

in a rapidly changing society, making the world a

certificates, and a PhD program.

better and more just place. Our university strives to

We invite you to join the Milano family—a community that is deeply committed to learning and passionately devoted to making positive change in the world. At Milano, you are surrounded by people and resources

foster creativity, innovation, and a desire to challenge the status quo in what and how we teach and in the intellectual ambitions of the university itself. Milano is proud to take an active role in achieving these goals.

uniquely positioned to help you now and after you

Our vision is to provide relevant, integrative, and

graduate. Milano faculty members are extraordinary

meaningful research and graduate education for all

teachers and scholars. Your student peers are talented

those who have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to

individuals who will become an essential network of

work on meeting the challenges the world faces. We

colleagues and friends in the future. As dean, I am

have the knowledge, the shared expertise, and the will

honored and thrilled to be a member of the Milano

to do it. Won’t you join us?

community.

Here at Milano, we carry forward a 40-year legacy

Please get to know our community, explore our offerings, and visit us on campus.

of educating leaders working on the front lines of social, economic, political, environmental, global, and

Best wishes as you begin a rewarding future,

organizational change. Our Center for New York City Affairs and Observatory on Latin America and the affiliated Tishman Environment and Design Center conduct applied research and convene public

Michelle DePass Dean, Milano

“ Deep engagement with global urban and sustainability issues is central to the mission of Milano and The New School as a whole. Michelle’s career reflects this focus; she brings to Milano two decades of international environmental leadership across all sectors.”

David E. Van Zandt President, The New School

The Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy –– Master’s degrees in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management, International Affairs, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Change Management, and Urban Policy Analysis and Management –– PhD in Public and Urban Policy –– Professional certificates At Milano, you develop the critical thinking skills and knowledge needed to understand major contemporary problems and address them with bold, effective solutions. Milano is home to two research institutes: the Center for New York City Affairs and the Observatory on Latin America.

The New School Since its founding in 1919, The New School has been dedicated to promoting academic freedom, tolerance, and experimentation. Deeply committed to social engagement, The New School today remains in the vanguard of innovation in higher education, with more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students challenging the status quo in design, social science, the liberal arts, management, the arts, and media. The New School welcomes thousands of adult learners annually for continuing education courses and an extensive calendar of conferences, lectures, screenings, readings, and concerts. The New School maintains a global presence through its online learning portal, research institutes, and international partnerships.

Learn more at newschool.edu.

Urban Policy Analysis and Management MASTER OF SCIENCE Overview

Alumna Profile

The Urban Policy Analysis and Management program

Stephanie Green (MS ’04)

produces leaders committed to public service who want to

is the director of housing development

contribute to their community, their city, and our global future.

at the West Side Federation for Senior

We offer a diverse group of learners a laboratory for putting

and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH)

theory into practice, where students and faculty examine

in New York City. At WSFSSH, she

today’s critical urban policy issues in real time and design

is responsible for initiating and

creative solutions, while working closely with policymakers

supervising the construction and

in government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

rehabilitation of residential buildings

Our graduates have the capacity to communicate across

that will offer affordable rental housing

differences and foster social justice and public value in diverse

and related community services to

and ever-changing political and organizational environments.

low-income individuals and families,

We empower our students to pursue fulfilling careers in

particularly older people and others

government, international agencies, the private sector, and

with support service needs. Before

nonprofits large and small.

joining WSFSSH, Green worked in the philanthropic sector advising foundations and individual

Curriculum

philanthropists about strategic grant

The Master of Science degree is awarded upon completion

degree at Stanford University.

making. She earned her undergraduate

of 42 credits: the core courses (3 credits in economics and 3 credits in quantitative methods), six required program courses (21 credits, including a capstone seminar), and five elective courses (15 credits).

The required program courses provide a solid foundation in traditional techniques of policy analysis and exposure to alternative theoretical and political perspectives; they include client-centered applied courses primarily using New York City as our learning lab.

The program is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration (NASPAA— the Global Standard in Public Service Education) and is affiliated with the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), and the Urban Affairs Association.

Recipient of the 2015 NASPAA Social Equity Award.

“ The world’s thorniest challenges have never been more urban or more global. The Urban Policy program prepares leaders for a wide range of settings—government, the private sector, academic institutions, think tanks, small nonprofits, and large international agencies—with an unparalleled emphasis on experiential learning, in which students address issues for real clients with a steadfast focus on social justice.”

Alec Ian Gershberg, PhD Chair, Urban Policy Analysis and Management

Urban Policy Analysis and Management Degree Requirements Paths to a degree 16-Month Accelerated Option Fast and focused, the new accelerated MS degree option offers the same courses, faculty, facilities, and support as the traditional path but takes just 16

International Field Program (6 credits) Students in all Milano master’s programs are eligible to take part in the International Field Program (IFP).

Students gain field experience through summer work and research with NGOs, international organizations, government, and local agencies.

Admission to the IFP is by application that is subject to a competitive review process. The IFP has been recognized by NASPAA as an Exemplar of International Service Learning in public service graduate education.

ELECtives

months to complete.

Students choose electives that match their career

Traditional Full-Time Path—2 years

either follow one of the predefined areas of

The full-time path is the traditional one for completing the MS degree, giving you time to immerse yourself in internships, research, and activities outside of the classroom.

objectives and professional interests. They can specializations listed below or design a specialization in consultation with a faculty advisor. Students may take any graduate-level course across the university (with approval) and most commonly choose from

Part-Time Path—3 to 3.5 years

Milano, the School of Media Studies, The New

Flexible and designed with working students in

School for Social Research, and Parsons School

mind, the part-time path allows you to earn your

of Design.

degree in as little as three years.

Core Courses (6 credits) –– Economics for Management and Public Policy (or Economics for International Affairs—Intensive) –– Quantitative Methods

Areas of Specialization –– Applied Quantitative Methods and Data Visualization –– Community Development Finance –– Design Strategies: Milano-Parsons Collaboration –– Economic and Workforce Development –– Finance –– Food and the Environment

Required Program Courses (21 credits) –– Public Management –– Policy Analysis –– Political Economy of the City (Political Economy of the City Intensive or Urban Century) –– Urban Policy Lab (6 credits) –– Public Finance and Fiscal Management –– Advanced Seminar

–– Global Management –– Global Urban Futures –– Housing and Community Development –– Leadership and Change –– Leading Sustainability –– Politics, Media, and Advocacy –– Social Entrepreneurship –– Social Policy –– Urban and Regional Economic Development Learn more: newschool.edu/milano/specializations

Students with relevant prior coursework may qualify

Additional Information

to waive a course requirement (most commonly

Full-time students without relevant experience

Economics or Quantitative Methods).

undertake a professional internship (minimum 400 hours).

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