Columbia’s comprehensive general management programs are the hub of business leadership — where the most influential visionaries of our time are now your everyday contacts. With immersive leadership programs for senior-level executives, you will become part of a close-knit group of global business leaders, becoming a master of change through a truly transformative experience.
You will return to your organization with the knowledge and skills to mobilize your team around a shared vision. Whatever your role or career stage, our comprehensive leadership programs will prepare you for the challenges ahead.
This two-week general management program helps leaders deepen their understanding of the economic, social, and technological forces shaping business today. Through immersive learning, in-person sessions, and executive coaching, participants strengthen their ability to lead with greater agility, effectiveness, and authenticity.
For executives with 10+ years of management or senior functional experience.
Designed for senior leaders navigating an increasingly complex business environment, this immersive experience strengthens strategic perspective, leadership effectiveness, and decision-making capabilities. Participants gain the foresight, confidence, and practical frameworks needed to drive performance and lead through change in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
For senior executives who typically have 12+ years of management experience.
| Executive Development Program | Columbia Senior Executive Program | |
| Length | 2 consecutive weeks | 3 consecutive weeks |
| Dates | October 5–16, 2026 | November 2–20, 2026 |
| Location | New York | New York + Hamptons |
| Requirements | Executives with 10+ years of management or senior functional experience who are developing and implementing the strategies shaping the future of their organization. | Executives with at least five years in senior management positions, demonstrating cross-functional and P&L responsibilities. |
| Fees* | $29,500 | $59,500 *including 1 week of accommodation in the Hamptons |
| Credits | 18 CIBE credits earned + select alumni benefits granted | 18 CIBE credits earned + select alumni benefits granted |
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*Fees are subject to change
Executive Development Program (EDP)
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:
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:
Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Management in the Faculty of Business
Jean-Marie Eveillard/First Eagle Investment Management Professor of Business
Finance Division
Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business Decision, Risk, and Operations Division
Dean Emeritus; Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics
Director and Chazen Institute Board at Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business
James P. Gorman Professor of Business
Chair of Management Division
Carson Family Professor of Business
Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program
Vice Dean for Executive Education
Professor at Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Initiative for Policy Dialogue
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
Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business
Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
*Faculty are subject to change.
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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**
Which programs do not qualify for a 25 percent tuition benefit?
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