School Profile

In today's dynamic and challenging business environment, Columbia Business School students continue to stand out to employers. Their extraordinary business acumen and innovative approach to problem solving is truly remarkable, and employers consistently report being impressed with Columbia Business School graduates' decision-making abilities and leadership skills.

The School's forward-thinking curriculum fosters a team-oriented work ethic and an entrepreneurial mindset that makes creating and capturing opportunity instinctual. Students learn how different functions and strategies impact one another by studying integrated cases in the core curriculum that examine business challenges from multiple perspectives. The School's extraordinary network of alumni, global business partners, and faculty members, along with its seamless integration within New York City, distinguishes Columbia Business School among its peers.

Full-time MBA Program
MBA students enter in September or January and take the equivalent of five full courses per term for four terms. MBA Students who enter in September typically pursue a summer internship between their first and second years. Students who enter in January complete the program in four consecutive terms, rather than taking a term off to pursue an internship.

Executive MBA (EMBA) Program
The School offers five program formats designed for flexibility including Friday/Saturday, Saturday-only, Americas and two partner programs with London Business School (LBS) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU): EMBA Global Americas and EMBA-Global Asia, that extend the Columbia network around the globe. EMBA students take classes while maintaining full-time work responsibilities. Students graduate in May, October, or February depending on when they enter the program.