Originally founded as the Business College of the City College of New York, Baruch College serves as one of New York City's flagship public colleges. Through its three schools, the Zicklin School of Business, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Public Affairs, Baruch offers an exceptional education across a wide array of disciplines, at an affordable price. Its central location in Manhattan's Flatiron District affords students access to a myriad of jobs and internships with some of the world's leading firms.