A Fiercely Practical Approach to Education
Deeply committed to your success, DAUS has meticulously designed its degrees to ensure a rigorous, hands-on learning experience. Apply theory to real-world problems and design effective solutions.
[1] as of January 2024
[2] Lightcast 2025
[3] Enrollment and Revenue Report Fall 2024
[4] NYU Life Beyond the Square: School of Professional Studies Graduate Class of 2024
Bachelor's Degrees
Balance studies, work, and personal life with flexible bachelor's degrees that combine academics with hands-on, real-world experience. You can also transfer up to 80 credits toward a bachelor's degree.
BS in Information Systems and Technology (STEM)
Learn to design, operate, and evaluate technology options to meet an organization's needs.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
BS in Leadership and Management
Build a strong foundation in leadership and management principles to take your place in a range of business, non-profit, and government organizations.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
BA in Social Sciences
Think critically, creatively, and solve problems, while choosing to focus in one of 11 areas, including economics, history, media studies, psychology, and more.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
Associate Degrees
Comparably priced to community college—and with no out-of-pocket tuition for students eligible for NYS TAP or the Pell Grant—our flexible associate degrees can be earned in just two years, with the option to transfer up to 30 credits. Starting with an NYU associate degree also allows you to continue automatically, without reapplying, into a DAUS bachelor’s degree.
AAS in Business
Prepare for and pursue a career in today's evolving landscape of business, non-profit, and government organizations.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
AAS in Hospitality Management
Gain the essential business skills required of today's hospitality professionals, while developing a specialized focus in areas such as event planning, hotel management, culinary arts, and more.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
AAS in Information Systems and Technology
Prepare for jobs in the fast-growing tech sector.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
AA in Liberal Arts
Gain the critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills hiring managers seek.
100% online, onsite, or hybrid | full- or part-time study
The DAUS Advantage
NYU SPS’s Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies (DAUS) provides each undergraduate student with what you need to achieve your goals:
Skill-building as demanded in today's jobs
Rigorous, hands-on practical learning to build skills needed by employers and critical to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of work.
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Flexibility to meet your needs
Attend full or part-time, online, or on-site. We accept up to 80 transfer credits for a bachelor's degree and 30 toward an associate. We don't tie you to a curriculum with rigid requirements. You can specialize, or not, and even take courses from other bachelor's degrees offered by NYU SPS DAUS.
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Professional advising and career support
From your first day, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to your success. Personalized professional advising, expert career counselors, and a wide range of student services work together to support your academic and professional journey.
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Global network
Connect with a global network of industry professionals, accomplished alumni, and ambitious peers. These lifelong connections open doors to new opportunities and enrich your career long after graduation.
Learn More About Our Global CommunityFlexible Pathways
Each student at DAUS has different needs. We have a range of pathways to help you achieve your goals.
Spring Start
Spring Start Associate Degree Pathway
If you have graduated high school and have not yet earned college credit elsewhere, we welcome you to apply for spring semester enrollment.
You can start an NYU associate degree in the spring, potentially with no out-of-pocket costs. Then progress automatically to an affordable DAUS bachelor’s degree.
Transfer or Degree Completion
Transfer or Degree Completion
If you have earned some college credits, finish a degree with us whether you are transferring directly or have been out of school a while. We make it easy to use credits you have earned elsewhere toward an NYU degree. Transfer up to 80 credits for a bachelor’s and 30 for an associate degree.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning
You may be eligible to earn credit for prior learning, including apprenticeships, on-the-job experience, military training or via exams like the College Board Examination Program (CLEP) testing, Foreign language proficiency testing, and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.
Online, Onsite, or Hybrid
Online, Onsite, or Hybrid
All of our degrees can be completed fully online or onsite. Or you can choose a hybrid mix of online and onsite classes.
Career Pathways Bridge Program
Career Pathways Bridge Program
High school graduates can get college- and career-ready with work-based learning and paid internship experiences, a two-year scholarship for an associate’s degree, academic advising, peer mentoring, and more.
Earn and Learn
Earn and Learn
Explore the variety of ways DAUS can help you gain work experience, get paid, and learn at the same time. We partner with organizations offering internships, co-op programs, work study options, and apprenticeships. And many employers provide tuition assistance for degree programs like ours.
Admissions Simplified
With seamless credit transfer, generous scholarships, simplified admissions and professional advising, DAUS is dedicated to supporting your journey.
No Admissions Tests Required
No Admissions Tests Required
Our admissions process does not require any admissions tests. Focus on your passion and potential as we prioritize a holistic review of your application. Check out our video series to learn more.
Instant Decision Days
Instant Decision Days
We make the application process simple with opportunities for an instant decision on the spot.
Guaranteed Admissions
Guaranteed Admissions
For applicants meeting certain academic criteria, we guarantee admission. There’s no need to wait for the acceptance letter.
Connect with Admissions
Connect with Admissions
All the information you are looking for to get started is available on our Undergraduate Admissions page, including:
- Application requirements
- Deadlines
- Admissions criteria
- Tuition and financial aid
- Information for transfer, military, or international students
Message from the Associate Dean
In DAUS programs, you’ll be immersed in professionally relevant learning focused on the application of in-demand skills with access to career support to connect you to the boundless opportunities within and beyond New York City. Indeed, 95% of NYU graduates are employed after graduation, and all DAUS programs teach enduring skills that not only jumpstart your next professional success, but give you the adaptability and flexibility to change with and fulfill the jobs of the future.
I am delighted you are considering DAUS, and the Associate Dean’s office is here and ready to help you find the right program and plan for your goals in life and work.
Douglas Harrison
Associate Dean
Our Network in Action
Raul Sanchez
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
Pierre Lacour
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
Belinda Levychin
Adjunct Instructor , Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
Raul Sanchez
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
Pierre Lacour
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
Belinda Levychin
Adjunct Instructor , Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies
The Workplace Learning Innovation Lab
Our Workplace Learning Lab taps into the vast ecosystem of employers and community-based organizations that are interested in helping students gain the skills they need. Together with an array of partners, from the public to private sector, we develop opportunities for you to gain work experience and future-proof skills in the classroom and through work-based learning before you enter the job market.
Experiential learning
Using Machine Learning to Chart Worker Behavior
Using Machine Learning to Chart Worker Behavior
December 11, 2024
News and announcements
Emmy Winning NYU SPS BA in Humanities Alum Lauren Greenberg ’06 Addresses the 2023 Undergraduate Class and Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
April 01, 2025
Experiential learning
United Nations & NYU SPS: Shaping the Future of Organizational Communication
November 20, 2025
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