Our world-class Executive MBA education helps leaders grow while staying connected to a dynamic business environment.
Study with renowned professors and prominent practitioners, build skills to complement your existing experience, and learn different perspectives from diverse classmates. Our core curriculum embraces both big-picture business and entrepreneurial dreams while our electives offer deep insights into a variety of industries and functional areas, allowing you to create the academic experience that fits your goals.
— Orientation starts in April
— Classes begin in May
— Classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
— Length of program: Six terms, meeting approximately every Saturday, over 24 months
— Requires three three-day residencies, held at the start of the first three semesters
— Employer sponsorship of time is not required
— Employer financial sponsorship is welcome, though not required
— Orientation starts in August
— Classes begin in September
— Classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
— Length of program: Five terms, meeting approximately every other Friday and Saturday, over 20 months
— Requires two five-day residencies, held at the start of the first two semesters
— Employer sponsorship of time is required. Employer financial sponsorship is not required, though it is welcome
Taught by world-renowned faculty, Columbia Business School’s dynamic and interdisciplinary curriculum helps students navigate the rapidly evolving world of business. Infusing management fundamentals with data science and real-time business intelligence, Columbia Business School delivers unmatched insights and learning across critical areas shaping the world around us:
1. The Digital Future
Digital electives have increased five times over the past seven years with 90% of students taking at least one advanced analytics course. Examples include Python for MBAs, and People Analytics.
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Led by the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center, notable courses, incubators, and early-stage financial support help students to turn ideas into action.
3. 21st Century Finance
As the birthplace of Value Investing, Columbia Business School continues to shape, define, and pioneer the future of finance.
4. Intersection of Business and Society
Innovative courses like Social Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century, and more showcase our long-standing commitment to exploring the interface between business and society.
5. Climate & Sustainability
Our Climate Change and Business Program includes courses on portfolio management, finance, and energy markets—critical business components of the climate crisis.
At the beginning of the Core term, you and your fellow EMBA-NY students will study together for three to five days, depending on your course schedule. The in-residence session takes place off campus at an all-inclusive conference facility in the New York City area.
Away from the distractions of work and home, you will work intensely with your learning team and cluster to cover approximately a quarter of the term’s coursework over the course of a few days.
Career goals change. Markets fluctuate. The Career Management Center is prepared to guide you at every stage. Whether you want to advance in your current position or make a change, as an EMBA student you will have access to resources that include:
To be successful in your application, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Your application will require that you assemble a variety of materials. Notably, the application is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself and tell us who you really are through two short essays.
Before you apply, attend an information session. We cannot stress enough how important it is to learn as much as possible before starting your application, including:
Please know that our Admissions team is available to help you through this process.
| EMBA-New York Saturday | EMBA-New York Friday/Saturday |
| May 2025 Entry | August 2025 Entry |
| Round 1: November 15, 2024 Round 2: January 15, 2025 | Round 1: February 12, 2025 Round 2: April 15, 2025 |
The total Executive MBA tuition and fees for May 2024 and August 2024 entry: $248,280.
Please visit our Financial Aid website for the most up-to-date Saturday and Friday/Saturday detailed tuition information. For students planning on applying for the following year note that tuition and fees generally increase 2-7% for the next entering class.
Many EMBA students' employers pay all or part of their tuition. We’ll guide you in making a compelling case. Begin by learning more about sponsorship.
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