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This five-week online program builds your financial competence and your business confidence. Even if your day-to-day responsibilities never directly concern equity or earnings, this program will help you understand and communicate how financial principles relate to your piece of the business.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

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

columbia@emeritus.org

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 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

VC Decision Making (Online): Developing an Investment Thesis a six-week online program from Columbia Business School Executive Education, is designed to give experienced VC professionals an edge in this competitive and volatile field. 

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

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

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

Our most popular program. Based on the Ben Graham or Warren Buffett approach to allocating capital, Value Investing teaches the frameworks and processes of investing that some of the most successful investors in the world employ to manage and preserve capital.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Orlando Fiallo
+1 212-853-3701

orlando.fiallo@gsb.columbia.edu

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

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

Building on our popular Value Investing program, the Advanced Value Investing program provides a deeper dive into the world of value investing. It explores how the practice has evolved since its inception and provides cutting-edge insights and best practices for the future of investing in a world of disruption and ever-changing trends in the market.

Length

1-3 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

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

With the unprecedented pace of technological advancements, Fintech (Financial Technology) continues to transform the financial services industry and the world of business. It’s already having massive implications for everyone, from banks to logistics to ecommerce, and the pace of change is likely to accelerate even more as new technologies such as blockchain and AI become more prevalent.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

With the unprecedented pace of technological advancements, Fintech (Financial Technology) continues to transform the financial services industry and the world of business. It’s already having massive implications for everyone, from banks to logistics to ecommerce, and the pace of change is likely to accelerate even more as new technologies such as blockchain and AI become more prevalent.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

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

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

Gain a deeper understanding of corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and valuation methodology to understand the financial consequences of business decisions on your organization.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@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

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

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

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

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

Gain a deeper understanding of corporate finance, financial statement analysis, and valuation methodology to understand the financial consequences of business decisions on your organization.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Saverio Minervini
+1 212-853-3699

saverio.minervini@gsb.columbia.edu

With the unprecedented pace of technological advancements, Fintech (Financial Technology) continues to transform the financial services industry and the world of business. It’s already having massive implications for everyone, from banks to logistics to ecommerce, and the pace of change is likely to accelerate even more as new technologies such as blockchain and AI become more prevalent.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

With the unprecedented pace of technological advancements, Fintech (Financial Technology) continues to transform the financial services industry and the world of business. It’s already having massive implications for everyone, from banks to logistics to ecommerce, and the pace of change is likely to accelerate even more as new technologies such as blockchain and AI become more prevalent.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

John Cissel
+1 212-853-4249

john.cissel@gsb.columbia.edu

Presented in collaboration with the Columbia Business School Private Equity Program, Deal Camp is a multi-day high-intensity learning event. A combination of interactive presentations and panels moderated by Columbia faculty feature a variety of private equity professionals and service providers in the industry all in an intimate setting.

Length

4-6 Days

Contact

Greta Larson

dealcamp@gsb.columbia.edu

Our most popular program. Based on the Ben Graham or Warren Buffett approach to allocating capital, Value Investing teaches the frameworks and processes of investing that some of the most successful investors in the world employ to manage and preserve capital.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Orlando Fiallo
+1 212-853-3701

orlando.fiallo@gsb.columbia.edu

Building on our popular Value Investing program, the Advanced Value Investing program provides a deeper dive into the world of value investing. It explores how the practice has evolved since its inception and provides cutting-edge insights and best practices for the future of investing in a world of disruption and ever-changing trends in the market.

Length

1-3 Days

Contact

Orlando Fiallo
+1 212-853-3701

orlando.fiallo@gsb.columbia.edu

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

Recent years have seen a global rise in the size of seed and angel investment deals. Investors are finding more opportunities to drive innovation, create jobs, and bolster their own wealth-generating portfolios through early-stage investment.

Would you like to go from being a potential investor to a key player in scaling promising startups? You’ll need the ability to find and evaluate opportunities as well as have familiarity with risks and rewards, portfolio management, and networking soft skills.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

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

columbia@emeritus.org

This program is suitable for mid and upper level executives who seek to understand the concepts behind blockchains and cryptocurrencies and real-world applications.

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

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

In this practical five-week program, you will dissect the elements of financial statements and learn to apply key financial principles to your own business. Demystifying terms such as net present value (NPV), price-earnings ratio (P/E), and forecasting will lead you to make decisions that deliver more value to your organization, improve your overall financial competence, and boost your business confidence.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

Online Team

ExecEdOnline@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

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

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

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

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

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

VC Decision Making (Online): Developing an Investment Thesis a six-week online program from Columbia Business School Executive Education, is designed to give experienced VC professionals an edge in this competitive and volatile field. 

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

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

columbia@emeritus.org

Due diligence can create transparency and insights when evaluating potential investments. The process helps investors drive profitability and minimize risk, and startups can use it to improve their potential for securing funding. Despite these benefits, many do not build due diligence into their dealmaking strategy. According to PwC, 8 out of 10 companies fail the M&A process due to a lack of pre-transition due diligence.

Length

4+ Weeks

Contact

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

columbia@emeritus.org