Alumni of NYU graduate programs may apply to audit select SPS graduate-level courses, including Global Field Intensives, on-campus, and online courses, for a reduced course fee. This opportunity enables alumni to stay current in their field, explore a new area of interest, or continue their professional development in a meaningful way.
Auditors attend course sessions, but do not complete assignments or participate in discussions. Please review
the program’s full eligibility criteria, requirements, and rules.
Tuition to audit a course is $800 per credit, plus any additional course-related fees and expenses. In addition to tuition, Global Field Intensive courses have a
Supplemental Activity Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance.
If you are interested in auditing one of the following Global Field Intensives in Spring 2026 (January - March), please complete this application.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
Available courses (click on each course title for the course description):
DEVE1-GC 3200 Global Cities: Nairobi & Mombasa, Kenya (January 6-12, 2026)
Instructor: Matt Kwatinetz
Estimated Program Fee (subject to change): $1,700
Explore East Africa’s dynamic real estate market through NYU Schack’s Global Cities: Nairobi course. Designed for graduate students, this immersive program offers direct access to Nairobi’s evolving urban ecosystem—from informal settlements to institutional capital markets. In partnership with UN Habitat and local leaders, students will engage with real-world challenges in housing, infrastructure, and sustainability, while experiencing the city through site visits, expert meetings, and cultural excursions.
DEVE1-GC 3202 Global Cities: Sao Paulo & Rio, Brazil (March 16-20, 2026)
Instructor: Marc Norman
Estimated Program Fee (subject to change): $1,950
Discover the rapidly evolving real estate landscape of Brazil—one of South America's most dynamic and diverse economies. This immersive course offers exclusive access to top developers, real estate firms, and alumni professionals across major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Building on years of strong local partnerships with actual NYU alumni, students will gain firsthand insight into urban development, investment trends, and market challenges in a global emerging market. This GFI has been running annually since 2022, and continues to grow and enrich future leaders in international real estate, sustainable development, and the future of urban growth in Latin America.
DEVE1-GC 3200 Global Cities: Madrid, Spain (March 16-20, 2026)
Instructor: Dustin Jones
Estimated Program Fee (subject to change): $2,000
Spend 7 days in Madrid, Spain, exploring one of Europe’s most exciting real estate markets. This intensive program immerses graduate students in urban renewal, adaptive reuse, and cross-border investment. With site visits and expert sessions, students will study public-private partnerships, financing, and EU regulatory challenges shaping Madrid’s evolving urban landscape and innovative housing and proptech sectors.
HRCM1-GC 2200 International HR Management: Buenos Aires (March 15-20, 2026)
Instructor: Anna Tavis
Estimated Program Fee (subject to change): $965
Explore the future of work in Buenos Aires, Argentina through this immersive, graduate-level Global Field Intensive. In one week, students will dive into international human capital management through expert-led sessions, company visits, and hands-on learning. Aligned with the NYU SPS Future Workforce Global Summit, this program offers exclusive access to global leaders and cutting-edge talent strategies—equipping you with insights and connections to lead in a rapidly changing workforce.
MSPM1-GC3000 Project Management in the Italian Motor Valley (March 13-21, 2026)
Instructor: Juanita Woods
Estimated Program Fee: TBA
Note that participants in this GFI must complete three pre-travel sessions and one post-travel session :
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Pre-Travel Session Dates
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February 20
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February 27
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March 6
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Post-Travel Session Date: March 27
Master strategic project management in this immersive course featuring a one-week field experience in Bologna, Italy, the heart of Italy’s iconic Motor Valley. Students will build essential project leadership skills through classroom learning and hands-on collaboration with industry leaders. In Bologna, students will develop real-world proposals that link innovation with business strategy—gaining global experience and insights to lead high-impact initiatives across industries.
TCSB1-GC 3045 Global Sport in Spain (March 15-21, 2026)
Instructor: Lee Igel
Estimated Program Fee: TBA
This course will address the intertwined relationship between globalization, sport, and development from a critical global perspective. This course highlights the extent to which contemporary sport cultures are the result of an interplay between local, regional, national, international and global forces. This is achieved by demonstrating how sport governing bodies, spectacles, practices, and products, are both expressive of local conditions, while simultaneously being influenced by the workings of global economic, political, and cultural forces.
TCTM1-GC 3925 Making Waves in Cruise Management: Strategies for Industry Excellence (March 16-21, 2026)
Instructor: Richie Karaburun
Estimated Program Fee (subject to change): $1,365
Dive deep into the exciting world of cruise hospitality with this immersive course designed specifically for hospitality students. Over two weeks of engaging classroom learning, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of cruise ship operations, management, customer service, and the unique challenges that come with delivering exceptional hospitality at sea.
The experience culminates with an unforgettable week aboard a cruise ship, where you’ll apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, gaining hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic sectors of the hospitality industry. This program offers the perfect blend of theory and practice, preparing you for a rewarding career in cruise hospitality management.
Participants will be required to complete two pre-travel sessions, offered online and on-campus.