University & College Business Studies Trip To New York
Embark on a university or college Business Studies trip to New York, a global financial hub and a great place for Business Studies students to learn about aspects of their course, get hands-on and be inspired by the energy of the city.
Highlights
The day-to-day life of Wall Street
The subterranean vaults at the Federal Reserve
The wind-powered Brooklyn Brewery
Classes at the American Museum of Finance
Truro and Penwith CollegeA fantastic opportunity to broaden education horizons for any Business or Economics student
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Some of the world’s biggest banks and financiers, along with the New York Stock Exchange have their headquarters on this famous block. Students can learn about the global impact of these organisations, their economical stance and what exactly constitutes their day-to-day operations.
The Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the US and helps to dictate the global business environment. The Fed bank in New York is a grand edifice believed to hold a third of the world’s gold reserves in subterranean vaults. Guided tours are available.
Tours of this iconic brewery aren’t just about beer – in 2003 the company became the first in New York City to be powered entirely by wind electricity. The Brooklyn Brewery is an outstanding industry example both environmentally and for top craft beer production. Guided tours are a lot of fun, taking in the history and culture of this downtown phenomenon.
Since 9/11, tours of the New York Stock Exchange are prohibited, but students can still get a feel here for the financial market in motion. There are interactive exhibits on banking and entrepreneurship.
Book a class for your group at this historic bank building on Wall Street, taught by a museum educator or industry professional. Topics include analyzing stock and financial markets – helping students understand the trade-off between risk and reward in investing. Other classes cover paper money, the history of money, banking in America and bond intelligence.
The One World Observatory is located within the One World Trade Center providing unmatched views stretching across Manhattan to New Jersey. Groups will be able to learn about the history of the Trade Center in New York, its history and construction. Free educational material is available for the following subjects: Economics, History, Science, Math and Value Diversity.
What began as a craft of death masks during the French Revolution has become an international phenomenon of celebrity proportions. At the New York museum, students are invited to take a workshop to learn more about the waxwork process and American personalities. An audio-visual presentation and guided tour follows, exploring the moments in history captured.
Learn about Hershey’s iconic brands during this special educational visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World in Times Square.
Topics covered include: Why Hershey’s chose to have a retail location based in Times Square, stories about the iconic brands and how they have been marketed, how the iconic brands play a part in the layout of the store and how the legacy of Milton Hershey is honoured. Tastings included!
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