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“The food studies and food management masters programNutrition
The food studies and food management masters program at NYU is a program without serious committment of resources on the part of the university. As a result it lacks the breadth and scope one would come to expect from such a prestigious institution. It is promoted as a complete program with numerous and diverse career opportunities. The reality is that the depth of inquiry in most of the management oriented courses is very light. For those desiring a more rigorous approach, there are some courses available at the Stern business school, but coordination between the departments is non-existent and curriculum advisement is all but missing. There are no outplacement services available to graduates, and one is routinely advised to seek out internships. There is a listserve on which some opportunties are posted, but these are overwhelmingly dedicated to placing dieticians and nutritionists, and have specific curricular and experiential requirments. With the number of hotels, corporate dining rooms, restaurants and other venues serving food in the greater NYC area, one would think that there would be a healthy number of industry connections and corresponding opportunties for graduates. On a yearly basis there may be 15 opportunities posted, with half being internships at no pay.
The program's strength may be in the public health and food policy areas, but opportunties are few and far between.If you are looking for a meaningful position in the food industry and want to get the best "bang for the buck" consider another school such as the Frech Culinary Institute, the Institute of Culinary Education, or City University of NY - all have recognized programs and strong alumni associations and are well networked in the food industry in and around NYC. On the other hand, if you have $50K burning an hole in your pocket and have a significant other to support your academic pursuits go right ahead. Just don't expect much at the tail end of the process, then you won't be disappointed. By the way, after going on nearly 3 dozen interviews since May 2004, I have yet to come across anyone who knows that such a program exists, much less what it entails and how it prepares the job candidate for the position.
view full review→Jun 16 2006
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“I had to choose between the two MAHistory/Histories (art history/etc.)
I had to choose between the two MA programs in the history of decorative arts offered in NYC, and decided on the Cooper-Hewitt because it has a number of advantages: great faculty, a top-notch library, extensive museum collections on site, proximity to other great museums such as the Met, and opportunities for internships with curators. I was not disappointed: the collections are great, and the program offers plenty of possibilities for interacting with museum professionals. Because it is a small program, there is a lot of individual attention. I was struck by how available a lot of the teachers make themselves, when so many of them have other, full-time jobs. Many of them are top experts in their fields, and are extremely generous with their time. I would encourage other students to work on a thesis rather than take exams: I really got a lot out of working with my thesis advisor, and it was really gratifying to complete a project of that magnitude. While the library is sadly underfunded and understaffed, it has a good general collection on the decorative arts, and great collection of rare books and archives that offers lots of opportunities for independent study and internship projects. The staff, stretched as thin as they are, were always helpful and well-informed. The MA program staff was also generally very responsive and keeps an open-door policy.
view full review→Jun 02 2006
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My experience at Southern Univeristy-Baton Rouge has enabled me to become who I am today. My training in Mass Communications gave me a foundation to pursue my goals in the area of Mass Media. Currently, I'm a Professor at a four year institution teaching Mass Media Arts.
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