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We believe in the tremendous potential of individuals to solve global problems through the power of business. Founded on this belief, our vision is to develop people and ideas that transform 21st century problems into opportunities to create value for business and society.</Description><OtherInformation>An Education in Possible is our promise to deliver a unique education that combines rigor in the classroom with engagement beyond the classroom to broaden perspectives and change mindsets. We promote disruptive thinking and encourage experimentation to create value. We fulfill our promise through four core values: Academic Excellence, IQ + EQ, Collaborative Community and The Energy of a Global Hub.</OtherInformation><StrategicPlanCore><Organization><Name>Stern School of Business</Name><Acronym>NYUS</Acronym><Identifier/><Description/><Stakeholder><Name>New York University</Name><Description/></Stakeholder></Organization><Vision><Description>Solution of global problems</Description><Identifier/></Vision><Mission><Description>To develop people and ideas that transform 21st century problems into opportunities to create value for business and society.</Description><Identifier/></Mission><Value><Name>Academic Excellence</Name><Description>Academic excellence is the foundation of our education. We believe excellence is rooted in a broad awareness of global dynamics and realized by equipping students to solve real problems in real time. By working hand-in-hand with unparalleled faculty and peers, our students develop and implement ideas that challenge the limits of business and create value to change the world for the better.</Description></Value><Value><Name>IQ + EQ</Name><Description/></Value><Value><Name>Collaborative Community</Name><Description/></Value><Value><Name>Global Energy</Name><Description>The Energy of a Global Hub</Description></Value><Goal><Name>Education</Name><Description>Deliver a unique education that combines rigor in the classroom with engagement beyond the classroom to broaden perspectives and change mindsets.</Description><Identifier/><SequenceIndicator/><Stakeholder><Name/><Description/></Stakeholder><OtherInformation>We promote disruptive thinking and encourage experimentation to create value.</OtherInformation><Objective><Name/><Description/><Identifier/><SequenceIndicator/><Stakeholder><Name/><Description/></Stakeholder><OtherInformation/></Objective></Goal></StrategicPlanCore><AdministrativeInformation><StartDate/><EndDate/><PublicationDate>2013-12-08</PublicationDate><Source>http://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/values/index.htm</Source><Submitter><FirstName>Owen</FirstName><LastName>Ambur</LastName><PhoneNumber/><EmailAddress>Owen.Ambur@verizon.net</EmailAddress></Submitter></AdministrativeInformation></StrategicPlan>