Business, Organizations and Society: A Student Perspective

Laila Hashem, Class of 2023, minoring in Social Research and Public Policy
I chose to major in BOS because of the practical nature of the program. BOS offers real-world experience right from the start. Throughout the program, I’ve gained presentation skills, people skills, analytical skills, and technical skills. I could not be more grateful for the practical, inclusive, reasonably demanding, and flexible nature of the program. As Business, Organizations, and Society majors, we’re able to learn at our own pace and build projects based on our interests rather than a standardized list of topics and requirements.

Serhii Durytskyi, Class of 2025, minoring in Social Research and Public Policy
I was attracted to this major because of the social impact component. It aims to create change-makers who will revolutionize the business world and society at large. After taking a few introductory business courses at NYU Abu Dhabi, I realized just how strong the business, organizations, and society faculty is in terms of experience, expertise, professionalism, and knowledge. Therefore, the discussions, projects, case studies, and presentations attracted me to the program even more and motivated me to learn more about business and entrepreneurship.

Zahi Awad, Class of 2025, minoring in Psychology
For me, the Foundations of Financial Markets course has been the most impactful so far. This course introduced me to contemporary portfolio theory, effective investor portfolio diversification, and the risk-return trade-off. What’s more, it gave me a better understanding of how financial institutions operate today and how the globalization of the economy will affect financial institutions in the future.

Sara Vuksanovic, Class of 2025, double-majoring in Psychology
The most impactful course so far has been Business Consulting Field Project, a Summer Session class I took at NYU Accra. In this class we learned the basics of management consulting and worked with subject-matter experts to solve business challenges. It showed me a business student can have a positive impact on the community and individuals and not just the wider corporate landscape.

Laila Hashem
For my Capstone Project, I am creating a business strategy for my family business in Egypt. I plan to identify flaws and areas of improvement within the business strategy based on research, observations, and qualitative and quantitative data. This is my first project within a real-life business context. As a result, it has helped me understand the role of a business consultant and discover my own skills and interests.

Zahi Awad
I’m considering researching how successful small businesses and start-ups in London, New York City, and Dubai use social media and other marketing strategies. In cities where franchises and corporations rule, I want to learn how tiny enterprises operate and prosper. For this reason, I will study abroad at NYU London during the spring 2023 semester. In addition, I am considering studying abroad at NYU’s campus in New York City the following year.

Abdulla Almarzooqi, Class of 2023, minoring in Economics, Arab Crossroads Studies, and Art and Art History
We have an amazing group of professors in the Business, Organizations and Society program. They have a diverse set of research interests, from corporate finance to health-care organizations. Taking their classes has expanded my horizons and allowed me to explore the complex interconnections between business and society.

Sara Vuksanovic
The professors here have helped me develop both personally and professionally. For example, they are eager to provide students with relevant industry or research experience. They helped me break down the stereotypes of a business program and begin to discover the values required to succeed.