IE University announces IE New York College

IE University has replaced Glasgow Caledonian University as the sole member of Glasgow Caledonian New York College (GCNYC). This US College based in SoHo will be renamed IE New York College (IENYC) upon accreditation approval for the name change. With this replacement IE University becomes custodian of a state-of-the-art College with a focus on Business and Sustainability. The College has been provisionally chartered by the New York State Board of Regents as a not-for-profit education corporation since 2017, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and is authorized under federal Law to enroll non immigrant foreign students.

IENYC will continue to offer graduate programs, including its M.S. in Business for Social Impact & Sustainability, which will launch a new cohort in January 2025. Availability of new cohorts in other programs will be announced soon.

IE University and the future IENYC will remain independent institutions. “IE University and the future IENYC have a complementary academic purpose with a focus on driving positive change through education, research and innovation. Both have a major focus on business and on advancing the sustainability agenda”, explains Diego del Alcázar, on behalf of IE University. “This is a unique opportunity which brings with it an injection of energy and also an enormous responsibility. IENYC  will work to generate positive impact not only in the higher education global scene, but directly in the city," adds Del Alcázar.

“As IENYC, we will benefit from IE University’s global network, collaboration with the United Nations, and research for the improvement of the human condition. We are eager to begin this work and expand our impact”.
Jacqueline LeBlanc, Vice President and Provost of GCNYC

The change in sole member announced today will contribute to IENYC’s ability to achieve its purpose. There are plans for IE University and IENYC to collaborate, including through transfer agreements that will allow IE University students to have a new opportunity to study in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. With over 23 million citizens and a GDP of over 1.4 trillion USD, the New York metropolitan area is an economic powerhouse.

IE University has had a long history of engagement with the business world and is a firm believer in the power of business to change the world for the better. It is recognized as one of the most innovative universities in the world according to international rankings and is among the world’s top 20 universities for graduate employability. IE University’s support of IENYC reinforces this commitment and will create new opportunities for engagement from both sides of the Atlantic.

About IE University

IE University promotes positive change through education, research, and innovation. The institution offers a technology-based learning ecosystem for leaders with a global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset, deep respect for diversity and sustainability, and a unique focus on the humanities. IE University is comprised of six schools: IE Business School, IE Law School, IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs, IE School of Architecture and Design, IE School of Science and Technology, and IE School of Humanities. IE University has a faculty of more than 500 professors who produce high-quality research and teach students from 160 countries in Bachelors, Masters and Executive Education programs. IE University's platform of more than 82,000 alumni is present in 185 countries.

About the College

The College, soon to be known as IENYC, is dedicated to education through the lens of sustainability. Founded by Glasgow Caledonian University, the College currently delivers a portfolio of Masters programs focused on Business for Social Impact and Sustainability, Risk, Resilience and Integrity Management, Sustainable Fashion, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership.