The NYU School of Professional Studies is a professional education powerhouse that offers 22 graduate degrees, 13 bachelor’s degrees, four associate’s degrees, and a plethora of non-degree courses and credentials. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation’s urgent need for skilled technical workers, NYU SPS has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. Home to some of the largest and most prestigious industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference and REIT Symposium, and the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, the School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders is a truly distinguishing factor in the education that it provides. Through guest lecturers, site visits, participation in numerous conferences and events, and Global Field Intensives, students benefit from unparalleled access to the top minds in their areas of specialization. In addition, they have the opportunity to learn from and network with more than 31,000 NYU SPS alumni, who live, work, and contribute to innovation in industry around the world.