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Executive Development Program: Leading Into the Future at Columbia Business School

Executive Development Program

This two-week general management program provides you with a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and technological forces shaping the future of business while in-person sessions and virtual executive coaching challenge you to become a more agile, effective, and authentic leader.

For executives with 10+ years of management or senior functional experience.

Columbia Senior Executive Program (NEW)

Columbia Senior Executive Program (NEW)

The Columbia Senior Executive Program (CSEP) is designed to equip senior leaders with the leadership skills, strategic acumen, and foresight to drive business success in this fast-evolving global landscape.

For senior executives who typically have 12+ years of management experience.

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Executive Development Program

Designed for senior leaders, Executive Development Program: Leading Into the Future is a two-week general management program that challenges you to become a more agile, effective, and authentic leader through engaging in-person sessions and virtual executive coaching sessions and provides you with a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and technological forces shaping the business’s future.

The program focuses on 3 pillars: Leadership Development, Strategy and Innovation, and the Future of Business. Learn more about program content.

The program will help you: 

  • Refine your leadership skills and ability as a senior executive
  • Refresh and consolidate your foundational pillars of business, strategy, and innovation
  • Review the new topics that are shaping the future of business
  • Receive our Certificate in Business Excellence and select alumni benefits

Columbia Senior Executive Program (CSEP)

The Columbia Senior Executive Program (CSEP) is designed to equip senior leaders with the leadership skills, strategic acumen, and foresight to drive business success in this fast-evolving global landscape.

A transformative three-week journey, the Columbia Senior Executive Program begins in the fast-paced energy of New York City, moves to the reflective retreat of the Hamptons for the second week, and concludes back in the dynamic environment of NYC. This unique structure offers a perfect balance of cutting-edge business insights, profound leadership development, and actionable strategies for execution.

By participating in the Columbia Senior Executive Program, you are not just attending a program – you are embarking on a truly immersive and transformative journey that will reshape your approach to leadership and equip you to guide your organization confidently into the future. Learn more about program content.

The program will help you:

  • Gain a deep understanding of the macro trends shaping the future of business, from AI and the energy transition to deglobalization and demographic shifts
  • Cultivate the agility and innovative thinking required to thrive in an era of rapid technological and societal change
  • Develop a nuanced understanding of your leadership style and learn to balance rational strategy with relational dynamics for high-performance outcomes
  • Acquire tools and frameworks to anticipate future challenges, identify emerging opportunities, and make decisions under uncertainty
  • Learn practical strategies for innovation, adaptation, and execution that you can immediately apply to your organization

Faculty

Vanessa Burbano | Sidney Taurel Associate Professor of Business | Columbia Business School Executive Education

Vanessa Burbano

Sidney Taurel Associate Professor of Business

Ashli Carter - Lecturer in the Discipline of Management in the Faculty of Business

Ashli Carter

Lecturer in the Discipline of Management in the Faculty of Business

Kent Daniel is Jean-Marie Eveillard/First Eagle Investment Management Professor of Business

Kent Daniel

Jean-Marie Eveillard/First Eagle Investment Management Professor of Business

Adam Galinsky

Adam Galinsky

Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Columbia Business School

Valerie J Purdie-Greenaway | Affiliated Faculty Associate Professor of Psychology | Columbia Business School Executive Education

Valerie J Purdie-Greenaway

Affiliated Faculty Associate Professor of Psychology

Charles Daniel Guetta, Associate Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Business School Executive Education

Charles Daniel Guetta

Associate Professor of Professional Practice

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Visiting Academic Director

R. Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School

R. Glenn Hubbard

Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics

Director and Chazen Institute Board at Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business

Paul Ingram, Kravis Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, has consulted on issues of organizational design and strategy to leading companies in various industries, and is now the faculty co-director for The Strategic Leader Program

Paul Ingram

Kravis Professor of Business, Columbia Business School

Sheena S. Iyengar | S. T. Lee Professor of Business | Columbia Business School Executive Education

Sheena S. Iyengar

S.T. Lee Professor of Business

Jerry Kim | Columbia Business School Executive Education

Jerry Kim

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Management Division

Sandra Matz | David W. Zalaznick Associate Professor of Business | Columbia Business School Executive Education

Sandra Matz

David W. Zalaznick Associate Professor of Business

Faculty Co-Director
Stephan Meier, James P. Gorman Professor of Business at Columbia Business School, studies psychology and economics’ impact on consumer decision-making and business strategy.

Stephan Meier

James P. Gorman Professor of Business

Chair of Management Division

Faculty Co-Director
Miklos Sarvary, Carson Family Professor of Business and Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program, is a faculty director of the AI-driven marketing strategy program.

Miklos Sarvary

Carson Family Professor of Business
Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program
Vice Dean for Executive Education

Faculty Co-Director
Bernd Schmitt, Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business at Columbia Business School Executive Education, specializes in branding, marketing, and management through his focus on the customer experience, innovation, and customer happiness.

Bernd Schmitt

Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business

Medini Singh is Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business, Columbia Business School

Medini Singh

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business

Joseph E. Stiglitz | Professor at Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing

Joseph Stiglitz

Professor at Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Initiative for Policy Dialogue

Bruce Usher is a Professor of Professional Practice and the Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School. He specializes in business and climate change.

Bruce Usher

Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

Elizabeth B. Strickler '86 and Mark T. Gallogly '86 Faculty Director

Professor of Professional Practice

Dan Wang | Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business

Dan Wang

Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business

Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

Faculty Co-Director

Return on Learning

of senior executives feel better prepared to solve their business challenges after coming to Columbia Business School Executive Education.
95%
percent of past participants said Columbia Business School Executive Education is pertinent to succeeding in today’s rapidly changing business climate.
96%
of senior executives said that the faculty expertise of Columbia Business School Executive Education contributed to a unique learning experience.
97%

FAQ

General

How do I enroll in a Columbia Business School Executive Education program?

  • Enroll in a program by submitting your application through the program website. You can register for certain programs immediately while some programs require a review of your professional background in order to be accepted.

Where do the in-person programs take place?

  • Columbia Business School Executive Education hosts their in-person programs, unless otherwise noted, at Columbia Business School. The address is: Kravis Hall, 10th Floor, 665 West 130th Street, New York, NY 10027.
  • Week two of our Columbia Senior Executive Program takes place in the Hamptons.

What are the key areas of focus for the executive education programs?    

  • Our programs cover a wide range of business topics, tailored to the learning needs of professionals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. The top business areas of focus are leadership and management, strategy, finance and investing, marketing, negotiation, decision-making, and governance.

What is included in the program fee?     

  • The program fee includes all learning material during the duration of the program. For in-person programs, it also includes breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception. Please note, accommodations and travel are not included in the program fee. However, our Columbia Senior Executive Program does cover one-week of accommodations in the Hamptons.

Where can I find more information to book my travel and hotel accommodation for my program?     

  • Our Plan Your Stay page is a resource to assist you with booking your travel and hotel accommodations.

Do I need a visa to attend my in-person program?     

  • Please note that you are responsible for complying with all visa and other applicable US regulations. Since our programs are short-term professional development programs, and not degree granting, generally our participants do not require a participant visa, but a B1 business visa.
  • For information regarding travel into the United States, refer to the US State Department website. Under University policy, we cannot contact an embassy directly on behalf of a participant. Please note that the visa process may be very lengthy, therefore we strongly encourage all participants to begin the process immediately upon enrollment.
  • More information regarding travel may be found on our Plan Your Stay page.

Will there be pre-course work assigned?    

  • For select programs, there will be some assignments to complete after the end of select program sessions. Assignments will typically consist of readings, self-reflections, and brief assessments. This approach is designed to help you strengthen your learning takeaways.

Preferred Pricing and Tuition Benefits for Alumni

Are there preferred pricing options available?
Yes, preferred pricing is available for groups of two or more. To inquire, email execed@gsb.columbia.edu.

As a Columbia Business School alumni am I eligible for tuition benefit?

When you earn a Certificate in Business Excellence you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply**

 

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