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NYU Wagner Capstone: Finance (Fall 25' to Spring 26')

New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Finance (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
09/15/2025 to 05/04/2026
Tiffany Charbonier
Collaboration Overview
About Students
Students in NYU Wagner’s Finance Capstone Program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy with a specialization in finance, budgeting, and public financial management. These students are highly analytical and passionate about leveraging data and financial strategy to drive sustainable social and economic outcomes. 

They have academic and professional experience in public budgeting, financial modeling, capital planning, investment analysis, risk management, and performance measurement. Many bring backgrounds in consulting, government finance, impact investing, or nonprofit fiscal strategy. Through the Capstone experience, students apply their quantitative, strategic, and systems thinking skills to help organizations build financial resilience, optimize resource allocation, and evaluate funding models.
About Program Goals
Over the course of the engagement, student teams will: 

  1. Apply financial management frameworks to real-world challenges across the public, nonprofit, and mission-aligned private sectors.

  2. Conduct financial and operational analyses including budget forecasting, scenario planning, and cost-benefit evaluation.

  3. Develop tools and recommendations to enhance financial sustainability, investment readiness, or capital strategy.

  4. Perform qualitative and quantitative research including stakeholder interviews, market scans, and policy reviews.

  5. Deliver a polished final report and presentation with actionable insights and strategies tailored to the organization’s goals.

  6. Gain consulting and project management experience, while strengthening professional communication and teamwork skills.
About the Collaboration Format
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.

Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.

Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include: Graduate Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 33 weeks

Program Launch Date: 09/15/25

Program End Date: 05/04/26

Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 5

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Growth Strategy Innovation Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Operations Product Design & Development Public Administration Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Training & Development
Location Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Other Requirements
Partner organizations receive: 

✅ Custom consulting support focused on financial planning, sustainability, and performance improvement.
✅ Evidence-based insights and deliverables including financial models, investment strategies, cost-effectiveness analyses, and benchmarking studies.
✅ A structured, low-cost, high-value engagement, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ Access to highly skilled graduate talent with real-world financial, policy, and operational expertise.
✅ Tangible deliverables that can inform long-term budgeting, program growth, funding diversification, or strategic investment.
Project Management Time Commitment 2 Hours per week
Interested Industries Education Finance Government Health Care Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Software & IT
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

 Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating. 

 Feb 21 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Interview

 Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas. 

 Mar 12 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Aug 02 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Official Program Launch

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project. 

 Sep 12 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project. 

 May 01 2026, 12:00.00 AM

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Training & Development

Program Overview
Program Title NYU Wagner Capstone: Finance (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
Organization New York University (NYU)
Student Application Link https://nyu.capsource.app/program/nyu-wagner-capstone-finance-fall-25-to-spring-26/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
9 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/15/25      End Date: 05/04/26

8 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Students in NYU Wagner’s Finance Capstone Program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy with a specialization in finance, budgeting, and public financial management. These students are highly analytical and passionate about leveraging data and financial strategy to drive sustainable social and economic outcomes. 

They have academic and professional experience in public budgeting, financial modeling, capital planning, investment analysis, risk management, and performance measurement. Many bring backgrounds in consulting, government finance, impact investing, or nonprofit fiscal strategy. Through the Capstone experience, students apply their quantitative, strategic, and systems thinking skills to help organizations build financial resilience, optimize resource allocation, and evaluate funding models.

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

Program Goals
Over the course of the engagement, student teams will: 

  1. Apply financial management frameworks to real-world challenges across the public, nonprofit, and mission-aligned private sectors.

  2. Conduct financial and operational analyses including budget forecasting, scenario planning, and cost-benefit evaluation.

  3. Develop tools and recommendations to enhance financial sustainability, investment readiness, or capital strategy.

  4. Perform qualitative and quantitative research including stakeholder interviews, market scans, and policy reviews.

  5. Deliver a polished final report and presentation with actionable insights and strategies tailored to the organization’s goals.

  6. Gain consulting and project management experience, while strengthening professional communication and teamwork skills.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Capstone
Format Description
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.

Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.

Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Growth Strategy Innovation Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Operations Product Design & Development Public Administration Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Training & Development
Target Industries Education Finance Government Health Care Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Software & IT
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
Partner organizations receive: 

✅ Custom consulting support focused on financial planning, sustainability, and performance improvement.
✅ Evidence-based insights and deliverables including financial models, investment strategies, cost-effectiveness analyses, and benchmarking studies.
✅ A structured, low-cost, high-value engagement, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ Access to highly skilled graduate talent with real-world financial, policy, and operational expertise.
✅ Tangible deliverables that can inform long-term budgeting, program growth, funding diversification, or strategic investment.
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

 Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating. 

 Feb 21 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Interview

 Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas. 

 Mar 12 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Aug 02 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Official Program Launch

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project. 

 Sep 12 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project. 

 May 01 2026, 12:00.00 AM
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Resources

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More Info on the Capstone Program
NYU Wagner Application Form (Required)
FAQ
FACULTY SEARCH
Capstone Client Application Word Doc 1 docx
NYU Sample Finance Capstone Project Descriptions (Updated 3/25)
Capstone Info Session (Slides Only)
Capstone Info Session (Recorded Presentation)

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