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  • ABOUT US

Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC) is New York City’s College For the Common Good. Dedicated to education through the lens of sustainability, GCNYC leverages nearly 150 years of academic excellence to bring a distinctly global perspective to its degree programs. The College is located at 64 Wooster Street in the heart of the vibrant and historic SoHo neighborhood of New York City. For the convenience of its students, classes are offered in the evenings. GCNYC is chartered by the New York State Department of Education and is a candidate for accreditation by the Middle States Commission for Higher Education.

Founded by Glasgow Caledonian University, GCNYC shares a commitment to people, planet and profit with more than 20,000 students and 1,500 staff around the world.

Advanced Programs

GCNYC offers distinctive Master’s of Science degree programs in Impact-Focused Business and Investing, International Fashion Marketing, and Risk, Resilience and Integrity Management. These are tailored for students entering as accomplished professionals in their sectors. The curricula focus knowledge, skills and ability needed for increasingly responsible leadership roles as global stewards of sustainability and social responsibility.

The programs are practical, relevant, research-based and purpose driven. Focusing on the intersection of profitability and sustainability, our students explore the of use of business and industry as forces for good, learning strategies for balancing environmental, social and governance priorities while continuing to deliver financial success.

GCNYC Master’s of Science programs are intended to be hands on and transferable. The draw upon real-life examples including case studies to challenge students to immediately practice what they have learned in class. All programs are conveniently scheduled for part-time and full-time students and designed with working professionals in mind.

Academic Excellence

As a leader in the fields of business and management, engineering and the built environment, as well as health, life and social sciences, GCU is home to a global network of academic and industry experts and an internationally respected research community.

GCNYC is the first international institution in the United States to receive degree-granting authority in New York, and serves as a hub for individuals in business.

GCU Graduation Arena

  • 128,000 alumni in 140 countries
  • Top 150 young universities worldwide (THE, 2017)
  • Top 10 in the UK for social work and social policy (REF, 2014)
  • Top 20 in the UK for allied health research (REF, 2014)
  • Top 20 in the UK for built environment research (REF, 2014)

Impactful Innovation

Glasgow Caledonian has a history of moving beyond the traditional role of academia to contribute to society by widening access to education, promoting business as a global instrument for change, and enabling innovation.

Glasgow Caledonian’s Chancellor Emeritus, Professor Muhammad Yunus, is a pioneer in the world microcredit whose prestigious recognitions include the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. Learn more about Professor Yunus.

Global Engagement

Part of a worldwide network of campuses, GCNYC offers students a truly international education. In addition to GCU’s locations in Glasgow and London, GCNYC collaborates with partners in Oman, Bangladesh and Africa. GCU is a signatory of the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Management Education and was the first Scottish university to join the UN Global Compact, a groundbreaking initiative in responsible corporate management. GCU has also been designated a Changemaker Campus by AshokaU for its contributions to global social innovation and responsible business.

By helping our partner organizations identify and address gaps in skills – and then evolving our own programs in response to those findings – GCNYC is helping transform education and industry alike.

Explore GCNYC’s partnerships with organizations in New York and around the world.

SoHo Campus

Located in a newly renovated, gallery-esque space in historic downtown Manhattan, the GCNYC campus serves as a vibrant hub for individuals from all sectors of industry.

Expert Faculty

Our faculty bring a blend academic credentials and professional savvy to their classrooms.  They come from the private and public sectors with experience in organizations such as the United Nations, Arabesque Partners, Encourage Capital, Arup, Savory Institute, the Rockefeller Foundation, Ogilvy, Google, Bloomberg LP, the International Labor Organization, Natural Capital Partners, NRG, Dress for Success, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and many others.