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Summer at CGA: Critical Issues and Careers

Thinking about grad school? Considering an impactful career in the global arena? Spend two weeks this summer in the heart of New York City studying with expert faculty from the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.

What to Know About Summer at CGA: Critical Issues

What You'll Learn

Today’s global issues - from terrorism and climate change to human rights, cyber security, and the global economy - have both subtle and significant impacts on our lives. Through sessions led by NYU faculty scholars and practitioners, participants will immerse themselves in examining and exploring today’s critical global issues. In addition to deep dives on critical topics, the program features dynamic guest lectures and site visits to expose participants to the variety of career paths for an impactful global career, expand their professional network, and better understand the desired skill sets and content areas that organizations are seeking.

Information About Summer at CGA Critical Issues

Current NYU undergraduates can apply for the Professional Edge program. Three seats are available and awarded on a rolling basis. Use your NYU email to apply.

Overview

Topics to include:

International Relations: Theories and Geopolitics
Transnational Security: Definitions, Threats and Actors
Climate Change and Security
The Geopolitics of Renewable Energy
The Global Economy - Trade and Development
International Development and Aid
Cyber Security and International Relations
Global Health and the Disease Burden

Site visits may include: The United Nations, Permanent Missions to the UN, NGOs, Global Private Sector firms

Course Details:
Date: July 21 - August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: NYU New York City Campus
Audience: Public
Cost: $3495 - Tuition

What you will receive:

Certificate of completion and transcript
Expanded professional and academic network of faculty and guest speakers
Career advice and exposure to various career pathways
Application Fee Waiver to the MS in Global Affairs or MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cybercrime (STEM) programs

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Staying at NYU

Apartment-style NYU housing is available for students in this program. Check-in will be Sunday, July 20 through Saturday, August 2nd. Direct housing costs will be $90 per night for a shared room or $135 per night for a single. Housing is limited and subject to availability. The priority deadline is March 28, 2025.

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Cost for International Students

NYU International Student Charge: $90
I-20 Processing Charge: $50
DS-160 Processing Charge: $185
SEVIS Fee: $350 (F-1 visas)
NYU Student Health Insurance: $93/week

(Please note that the DS-160 Charge and SEVIS Fees are payable to US Dept of State and the US Dept of Homeland Security)

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Faculty Lead: Dr. Olajumoke Ayandele

Dr. Olajumoke (Jumo) Ayandele is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice at the Center for Global Affairs. She also serves as the Senior Nigeria Advisor for the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED).