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NBA 6029
NYC Technology Trek

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Each trek will have a different topic and visit different companies in NYC on day one. The goal is to provide students with both a deeper understanding of particular topics relations to innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, and provide them with connections to those individuals and companies that are engaged in these types of activities in NYC.  The treks are intended to integrate students from across campus(s).  We will also read several articles and case studies to prepare for the trek, a presentation and paper will also be required. Day 2 and 3 of the course you will participate in a 24 hour Hackathon to apply what you have learned to solve for a problem related to the theme of the course. 

When Offered Fall, spring.

Comments Part of the Cornell Tech Program. Open to all Cornell University and Cornell Tech students. Transportation will be provided to/from Ithaca/NYC as well as housing on Friday night.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Entrepreneurial Culture

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    • Oct 10, 2014

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    Trip Date: October 10th BY PERMISSION ONLY. Open to all Cornell University and Cornell Tech students. Each trek will have a different topic and visit different companies in NYC. The goal is to provide students with both a deeper understanding of particular topics relations to innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, and provide them with connections to those individuals and companies that are engaged in these types of activities in NYC. The treks are intended to integrate students from across campus(s). We will also read several articles and case studies to prepare for the trek, a presentation and paper will also be required. Must provide own transportation. October 10, 2014 : will focus on the topic of Finance Technology. What are the challenges facing financial firms? What strategies can be used to overcome these challenges. What is disrupting the fintech space? What does the future of fintech look like? Add/Drop for this course is September 6, 2014. ENROLLMENT CAP 45, BY PERMISSION ONLY, EMAIL AMS345@CORNELL.EDU WITH THE 3 QUESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASK EACH COMPANY AND A COPY OF YOUR RESUME

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