ASTRA Consulting

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About the program

The ASTRA program is designed to empower participants to think critically about economic development, emphasizing the principles and practices of consulting and strategic decision-making.

Participants are equipped to address challenges with innovative solutions, blending analytical expertise with practical application. By integrating these competencies, ASTRA prepares individuals to create meaningful and lasting impact in their work.

  • Instructional Cohort

    In their first semester of participation (10 weeks), participants receive rigorous training on: 

    — Sustainable development (social entrepreneurship, shared value creation, and sustainable business models)

    — Technical skills (analyzing business drivers, stakeholder analytics, strategy consulting frameworks/modeling, casing)

  • Practical Cohort

    In their second semester of participation (10 weeks), participants will have the opportunity to work with a small business/nonprofit/startup to tackle business issues they’re facing, including, but not limited to growth, profitability, and entering new markets.

The Application Process

Applications open at the beginning of each semester. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow @nyuedg to stay updated!

To be eligible for the ASTRA program, you must be a current freshman or sophomore studying at the New York campus.

Our applications consists of two rounds: a) short written form, b) in-person interview combining behavioral and technical questioning.