Columbia Business School
For over 100 years, Columbia Business School has stayed at the forefront of business education by evolving alongside it. With a diverse range of degree programs, we prepare our students to excel in a rapidly changing landscape. Explore the options below to find the program that best suits your academic and professional goals.
Find Your Ideal Program Path
Whether you are a rising manager, an entrepreneur launching a venture, or a senior executive scaling your enterprise impact, we offer a variety of programs to earn your MBA.
Full-Time MBA
Prepare to be a dynamic leader in today’s changing business world with a Columbia MBA.
Choose from two program options:
- August-Entry – 20 months, including a summer internship
- January-Entry – 16 months without an internship
Average Work Experience: 5 years
Key Industries: Financial Services, Consulting, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Products
MBAxMS: Engineering & Applied Science
Blend business acumen with technological innovation for transformative leadership.
Complete 2 degrees in 20 months:
- MBA from Columbia Business School (CBS)
- Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science from Columbia Engineering and Applied Science (Columbia Engineering)
Average Work Experience: 5 years
Key Industries: Robotics, Engineering, Product Management, AI & Deep Tech, Manufacturing
Three-Year J.D./MBA
Designed for highly motivated students seeking to develop expertise that bridges law and business.
Complete a rigorous three-year course of study:
- Earn two degrees in just three years from both Columbia Law School and Columbia Business School
- Accelerated Timeline – Enter the job market a full year earlier than typical dual degree program
Key Industries: Corporate Law, Entrepreneurship, Public Service, Investment Banking, Private Equity & Venture Capital
Executive MBA-New York
The Executive MBA program at Columbia Business School is designed for high-impact professionals. Accelerate your leadership trajectory without interrupting your career momentum.
Average Work Experience: 10 years
Key Industries: Financial Services, Consulting, Technology, Real Estate, Asset Management
EMBA-Global
Diverse business insights with two internationally recognized MBA degrees from London Business School and Columbia Business School in New York.
Dive into a highly-focused learning experience:
- Terms 1–3 – Core courses are scheduled once/month, alternating between London and NYC
- Terms 4–5 – Tailor your learning, participate in international seminars, and explore independent research opportunities
Average Work Experience: 10 years
Key Industries: Consulting, Financial Services, Global Logistics, Fintech, Technology
Business is evolving fast.
Be on the cutting edge in NYC.
As business evolves, you can experience it firsthand here in New York City. Studying at Columbia Business School is your best advantage to observing changes and trends up close. You will also meet current executives and industry leaders in person, whether when they come to campus as a guest lecturer or distinguished speaker, or when you take a short subway ride to meet them right here in New York City.
Explore Upcoming Events
Attend in-person or virtual events and information sessions, learn more about the Class Visit Program, or check out our library of recorded events.