All Programs

This program helps you evaluate, understand, and work toward addressing the needs of your customers and use qualitative and quantitative research tools to test customer experience strategies and create a holistic approach to giving customers a great experience with a brand.

Length

4+ Weeks

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of active investing as well as an incisive overview of capital markets and modern risk management.

Length

2-4 Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

This program is designed to help finance and investment professionals attain a comprehensive understanding of leveraged buyouts and the process of completing them, from both a private equity and venture capital perspective.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

In a volatile economy, being able to determine an asset’s value, understand an organization's financing sources, calculate profitability, and estimate risks is more critical than ever. These are the metrics that help determine a win or a loss.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Today, the scope of impact investing has broadened to encompass global change and generate competitive returns. Billionaire capitalists such as Paul Tudor Jones and trillion-dollar financial giants such as J.P. Morgan are active participants, building a range of impact products and propelling the impact investing market to over $715 billion, according to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

What started as a corporate social responsibility initiative by the United Nations 20 years ago has swelled into the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement. Many financial institutions and organizations have launched sustainability initiatives related to its governance, but there are critical questions to ask as we evaluate ESG investments 

This program covers finance and sustainability as integrated subjects, beginning with an introduction to financial and investment principles and ending with financial analysis, financing, and valuation.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Technology-driven organizations hold the potential for robust growth and substantial returns. However, economic, business, and industry factors can all impact their valuation, so investing in digital requires a nuanced understanding of how these businesses operate including the inherent opportunities and risks they present.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

This two-month online program teaches the Ben Graham or Warren Buffett approach to allocating capital that is used by some of the most successful investors in the world today.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Over a three-month journey, develop essential managerial tools that help you rise to and succeed at the next level: cross-functional knowledge, integrative thinking, and a sharpened leadership toolkit.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Understanding macroeconomic trends and developments is a key skill in every executive's tool kit. In this new program series, you'll gain access to Columbia Business School thought leadership on the latest short-term developments and long-term trends in the global economy, keeping you informed at all times — so you are equipped to make sound business and financial decisions, better see around corners, and lead your organization into the future.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

Understanding macroeconomic trends and developments is a key skill in every executive's tool kit. In this new program series, you'll gain access to Columbia Business School thought leadership on the latest short-term developments and long-term trends in the global economy, keeping you informed at all times — so you are equipped to make sound business and financial decisions, better see around corners, and lead your organization into the future.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

The cornerstone of profitable businesses are founded upon agile, engaged and highly motivated sales teams that are able to deliver results, quickly and efficiently. With continuous disruptions in the current business landscape, the ability to navigate change and stay at the forefront of digital transformation is crucial for any organization to succeed.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

This program is crafted for leaders who need to distinguish between hype and reality, understand what's happening now, and anticipate future developments. Under the guidance of Moran Cerf, the academic director in executive education and a leading voice in AI innovation, adoption, and implementation, participants will gain unparalleled insights from both business and academic perspectives. Each quarterly session will feature a new guest speaker, ensuring fresh, cutting-edge content every time.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

This program is crafted for leaders who need to distinguish between hype and reality, understand what's happening now, and anticipate future developments. Under the guidance of Moran Cerf, the academic director in executive education and a leading voice in AI innovation, adoption, and implementation, participants will gain unparalleled insights from both business and academic perspectives. Each quarterly session will feature a new guest speaker, ensuring fresh, cutting-edge content every time.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

The Product Management Methodologies (Online) program is designed to improve product management leadership among mid- to high-level professionals. This immersive learning experience will deepen your understanding of the application of strategy throughout the product life cycle.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

The program aims to help current and future board members and senior executives deepen their understanding of their roles and responsibilities while aligning to strategic organizational goals.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

The marketing paradigm has transformed with the rise of digital technologies. Companies today face a constant proliferation of social media channels, the growing power of connected customers, and an explosion of new digital tools. To succeed, marketers must be able to plan, implement, and measure the impact of digital strategies that are suited to today's customers and integrated with their traditional marketing and business goals.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

In today’s world, almost every business is a digital business. In every industry, processes are being transformed by the proliferation of digital technologies and the rise of disruptive threats. To compete, businesses need to adapt and thrive. Organizations need leaders who can think strategically and harness the digital change to create new value for customers and opportunities for business.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Learn a proven offensive and defensive framework and gain an understanding of the strategy, execution, legal components, and risks involved in M&A.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

This program provides the knowledge, tools, and competency to make informed pricing decisions, create value through price optimization, and deal intelligently with the behavioral psychology of pricing.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Taught by faculty from Columbia Business School’s esteemed Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, this program provides a quality hands-on learning experience in just six weeks to prepare you with the real estate valuation skills and investment methodologies to support smarter investment decisions. You will gain industry-leading skills in creating financial models, analyzing cash flows, determining values, and measuring returns of real estate investments.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

The Corporate Governance Program equips current and aspiring board members and directors with the knowledge required to excel as stewards of shareholders that promote long-term and sustainable value creation. Drawing on thought leadership from world-renowned experts at Columbia Business School and leading practicing directors, this unique program integrates academic research with a deep understanding of the emerging issues that boardrooms grapple with.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

At a time when leadership requires less emphasis on giving orders and more on building consensus, learn highly effective persuasion skills to master business-critical situations like one-on-one negotiations and driving change in your organization’s culture.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu

Designed to help elevate the impact of women leaders, this program teaches participants to better navigate the business landscape, leverage their talents, and step into roles of greater influence.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

The Foundations of Venture Capital (Online) program is packed with insights from VC investors, giving you an inside look at how this market actually works—and what you need to succeed.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

This program will help senior leaders develop the knowledge and skills to seamlessly transition to the Chief Financial Officer role, helping them drive financial frameworks that embrace global business strategies while preparing them to manage investors, analysts, and the board to optimize business efficiency.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Learn how to make smarter, more informed decisions in uncertain situations — particularly in the absence or ambiguity of data — through an emerging area called Quantitative Intuition™, or “QI.”

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu

Companies are using M&A to adapt to new challenges and opportunities, particularly those arising from advances in technology, environmental considerations, and changing market conditions. This shift indicates a broader application of M&A as a strategic tool for business transformation and securing a competitive edge in the global market.

With our comprehensive and engaging four-day Mergers & Acquisitions program, participants will delve into the intricacies of M&A, gaining essential knowledge and skills for effective deal-making.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

The program provides professionals operating in B2B markets and those wanting to develop a B2B product line with a strategic yet practical framework to sustain a competitive advantage by understanding how to deploy the right marketing, pricing, sales force, and decision-making toolkit for each stage of your go-to-market strategy.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Gain a comprehensive overview of digital marketing and its tools and develop a deep understanding of consumers and the digital channels available to help you reach them.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Upper-level executives gain a profound understanding of themselves as leaders with 360-degree feedback, 1:1 coaching, self-assessment tools, and more.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

Empowering executives to maximize the impact of their teams, this program examines how to develop team solidarity, “followership,” and broad support for change throughout your organization and how to harness the power of teams through better decision making and leadership.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

In this comprehensive nine-month program, you will learn how to identify and evaluate what makes a good investment, develop valuation frameworks, structure term sheets, manage portfolios, and learn soft skills such as pitching deals, storytelling with data, and networking.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Fast-track your understanding of the critical issues of today so that you have an effective way to engage your organization with potential challenges or issues now and in the future.

Length

2-4 Weeks

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

The program will teach you how corporate valuations can be useful in a variety of situations, including mergers and acquisitions; business restructurings; shareholder disputes; employee stock or share option plans; and leveraged buyouts.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu

Through a hands-on approach and a series of negotiation exercises, learn how to negotiate more effectively with various parties – from external clients to internal constituencies.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu

This program will help you learn to develop a strategic advantage by improving your organization's ability to examine possible futures by creating hypothetical baselines, and best- and worst-case scenarios.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

Acquire tools used by top-tier consulting firms to become more effective at analyzing and resolving strategic problems for your organization and clients.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

Midlevel executives prepare for the next-level of leadership by gaining skills in strategy formulation, decision-making, negotiating, and more.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Orlando Fiallo
+1 212-853-3701

orlando.fiallo@gsb.columbia.edu

Nurturing the ability to make strategic decisions that account for various macroeconomic forces is the focus of the Macroeconomics for Executives (Online) program. Join us for this ten-week, online program to discover how to steer your organization toward a more prosperous future.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

Designed by expert finance faculty at Columbia Business School Executive Education, the Options Strategy (Online) program gives investors and finance professionals a deep understanding of options, including how to incorporate financial instruments into an overall investment strategy.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Do you want to launch your own venture? In this online program, dive into the creation, development, and launch readiness of your business idea. Learn from world-renowned faculty in a program based on one of the School’s most popular MBA classes.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

Learn how to find opportunities, launch new ventures, and lead necessary organizational changes to revitalize and transform an organization in times of uncertainty.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

Learn the fundamentals of coding in Python with a focus on practical business applications. You’ll build the capacity to organize and interpret data in a way that extends far beyond Excel’s capabilities, fostering a renewed confidence in your decision-making abilities and accelerating your ability to have a real impact on your organization.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Kendra Burpee
+1 212-853-4942

kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu

A multimodal educational experience, the Chief Marketing Officer Program is a must for seasoned marketing professionals who want to extend their reach and influence.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Emeritus
+1 315 982-5094 or +1 315 277-2746

columbia@emeritus.org

Sharpen your acumen of real estate principles, learn how to mitigate risk in real estate investing, and strengthen your strategic decision-making capabilities in the field.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

Current and aspiring startup investors get equipped to evaluate and monitor potential early-stage investing opportunities and receive the knowledge they need to lower risk and increase returns.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

This business analytics online program gives key insights into data analytics so you can identify, evaluate, and capture opportunities, make better predictions, and create value.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Cristina Ordonez 
+1 212-853-4823

cristina.ordonez@gsb.columbia.edu

Master key finance and accounting concepts, including your ability to understand profitability, cash flow, solvency, and growth, and learn how to identify red flags in financial statements for better management and decision-making capabilities.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu