Business Studies Trips to New York

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  • Sixth Form & FE College

Curriculum Included

Key Highlights

  • Meet business professionals
  • Finance visits
  • Marketing & advertising
  • Retail insights
  • Iconic excursions
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Sitting at the epicentre of one of the world’s largest financial hubs, there are few places better-suited for Sixth Form & FE college and university business studies trips than New York City.

Whether you’re immersing yourselves in the ambience and energy of the financial district, paying a visit to the Rockefeller Center and other business hubs, or meeting an NYC business professional in person - there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this trip.

Educational student group trips to New York with WST will ensure your study group maximise their educational value as well and afford the best possible experience of this great city. 

5-day itinerary

Planning a business studies trip to New York? Use our sample itinerary to help picture what your trip could look like. Our itineraries are flexible, visits and timings will be planned based on your needs.

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5 Day business studies Itinerary

Day 1
Morning

Depart UK.

Afternoon

Arrive in New York and transfer to your accommodation.

Evening

Beat the jet lag with a visit to the Empire State Building, followed by a restaurant evening meal.

Day 2
Morning

Wall Street Insider Tour: hear exclusive stories from "inside the trenches". Learn about 400 years from the Dutch trading outpost to the humble beginnings of the NYSE to the current financial market The tour covers sites including the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs.

Afternoon

United Nations Building: Guided tour focussing on the structure, history and organisation of the UN whose representatives discuss and decide issues of peace, justice and economic and social well-being.

Evening

Evening meal at Bubba Gump Shrimp then free time around Times Square

Day 3
Morning

Federal Reserve: A guided tour which gives an overview of the Federal Reserve System and an exclusive visit to the gold vault.

Afternoon

911 Memorial: Originally opened in 2014, this museum serves as the principal institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting their impact and exploring the continuing significance of the events in modern history.

Evening

Evening meal in Little Italy

Day 4
Morning

Guided walking tour of Midtown Manhattan. Visits include Fifth Avenue, 42nd Street Broadway, Central Park, Times Square and additional free time for last-minute sightseeing and shopping.

Afternoon

Depart New York for an overnight flight

Day 5
Morning

Arrive back in the UK.

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Educational Visits

Other Business Studies Visits

  • Federal Reserve Bank Museum
    Visitors to the Federal Reserve Bank Museum can embark on a guided tour of the Fed where you can have an exclusive visit to the gold vault, get an overview of the Federal Reserve System and learn about the Bank’s policy responsibilities. On this tour, your students will get the chance to see how the bank is run and the economic effects  the Monetary Policy Committee can create – good and bad! 
  • Hershey's Chocolate World
    The Hershey’s Chocolate World Sweet Educational Tour is ready to show you a world you've never known. Set as A walking tour of the iconic Times Square location, this learning experience is about more than milk, sugar and cocoa. You'll learn more about Hershey’s iconic brands, why we decided to come to the crossroads of the World, Times Square, and of course taste several different Hershey’s products. Milton Hershey loved nothing more than to enrich the lives of others, and this tour plans to do just that!
  • Wall Street Insider Tour

    Learn about the 400 years of history that led to modern Wall Street from the Dutch trading outpost to the humble beginnings of the NYSE to the current financial markets. In a tour lasting 1 ¼ hours you will cover: the New York Stock Exchange; Wall Street; Federal Hall; House of Morgan; 40 Wall; Mercantile Exchange; Cotton Exchange; Pearl Street; Deutsche Bank; Lehman Brothers; Goldman Sachs; Charging Bull Bowling Green; Canyon of Heroes.

  • Brooklyn Brewery Tour
    If you’re planning a trip to New York City, make sure The Brooklyn Brewery is a stop on your schedule. During New York business studies trips, students can take a tour, learn the history from passionate staff and have a look around where some of the world’s best beer is brewed. The guided trip around this small but ambitious and highly successful Brewery is enlightening and well worth the visit.
  • Madison Square Garden Tour

    Explore exclusive VIP areas in the state-of-the-art arena and commemorate over 130 years of legendary Garden history.  Visit the spectacular ‘Chase Bridges’, explore the Knicks and Rangers locker rooms, and experience the iconic Arena Bowl, where some of the world's greatest concerts have taken place. You will also get a chance to meet with a member of the corporate team for a group Q&A.

  • The Power of Advertising with an Industry Professional
    This is a unique opportunity to meet a professional who works on Madison Avenue - the home of the advertising industry. Spend 90 minutes learning the latest advertising techniques and learn about this possible career path.

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Other Cultural Visits

  • 9/11 Memorial

    Located on the World Trade Center site this memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honour to the people killed in the terrorist attacks of 11th September 2001.

  • One World Observatory 

    The tallest observatory in the Western hemisphere, located at the 9/11 memorial site, offers spectacular panoramic views of New York.

  • TV & Movie Sites Tour
    Choose from a range of coach or walking tours around the city, taking in locations of well-known shows and movies, venues where the stars hang out and even see where your favourite celebrities live.
  • Shopping
    A trip to New York is not complete without a trip to world famous shops and department stores.
  • Restaurants

    There are many restaurants in New York – our most popular choices being the Hard Rock Café, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Ellen's Diner or smaller restaurants in Chinatown or Little Italy

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