Global Study Trip to New York

Following the Singapore Study Trip in March, our MBA students recently participated in an intensive New York Study Trip led by Professor Chew Seen-meng, where classroom theory intersected with the realities of Wall Street. Here’s what made this experience transformative:

📚Deep Dives in Perspectives and Insights with Experts —

• Professor Jamiel Sheikh demystified the FinTech revolution, revealing how AI and blockchain are rewriting financial services
• Jim Hwang’s risk management masterclass used real banking crises to teach crisis navigation
• Kenneth Globerman decoded private equity and venture capital opportunities in today’s volatile markets
• Mayra Rodriguez Valladares provided crucial insights into US monetary policy and economic forecasting
• Jay Chakraborty illuminated payment innovations, followed by a fascinating Freeside Chat comparing New York and Hong Kong’s fintech landscapes with Professor Chew Seen-meng
• Matt Porio guided us through alternative asset classes, from hedge funds to commodities

🗺️Real-World Exposure —

Our visits to IBM and Citi transformed concepts into a concrete understanding, particularly around AI innovation implementation in financial services, and real-world risk management protocols and strategies

Hosted by: Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, The City University of New York