Founded in 1854, Polytechnic Institute of NYU is the largest and most comprehensive technological university in the New York metropolitan area. Out of this environment springs an energy and spirit of creativity that fosters excellence in programs in technology and innovation management.

Polytechnic has been at the forefront of new developments in education and research, most notably in the areas of computers, telecommunications, imaging sciences and the Internet.

The University maintains close ties to the New York business and industry communities. Faculty members bring to the academic and research programs a practical, “real-world” perspective.