Finance Programs

Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executives | Columbia Business School Executive Education

March 10–14, 2025 | In Person

In five days, get the tools you need to communicate with financial executives and gain more insight into your business’s finances. Master key finance and accounting concepts including understanding the relationships among profitability, cash flow, liquidity, solvency, and growth as well as the ability to identify red flags in financial statements.

For executives at all levels with 5+ years of experience.

Financial Analysis and Valuation | Columbia Business School Executive Education

April 7–11, 2025 | Live Online

In three days, gain a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis and valuation including financial reporting, earnings quality and non-GAAP reporting, ratio analysis, capital budgeting and project evaluation, forecasting financial statements, relative valuation, and fundamental valuation.

For upper- and senior-level executives.

Columbia Business School Exec Ed Macroeconomics for Executives

April 7–June 16, 2025 | Online

In ten weeks, discover how to improve your strategic decision-making in today's global economy and steer your organization toward a brighter future. Learn to utilize the Macro Scenario Playbook for strategic decision-making, understanding global risks, and identifying growth opportunities.

For executives at all levels.

Columbia Business School Corporate Valuation Online

April 21–June 9, 2025 | Online

In seven weeks, enhance your financial expertise by mastering corporate valuation for strategic decision-making. Gain a structured understanding of corporate governance and its principles and processes, encompassing key aspects such as risk management, compensation planning, and strategic direction.

For mid- to senior-level finance professionals and individual investors.

Future of Finance: Leveraging Fintech Innovation

June 3–6, 2025 | In Person | Live Online

In four days, gain the insights, tools, and tactical know-how to leverage Fintech innovation and digital currency without the need of any prior tech background. This highly interactive, immersive program demystifies the forces shaping the financial services industry and empowers executives with the strategic and tactical know-how to implement and execute innovative actions at your organization.

For mid- to senior-level executives.

Faculty

R.A. Farrokhnia, Academic Director in Executive Education and Adjunct Professor of Business in Economics at Columbia Business School, teaching a class on Fintech and the future of finance.

R.A. Farrokhnia

Academic Director in Executive Education
Adjunct Professor of Business in Economics 

Doron Nissim, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting & Finance at Columbia Business School Executive Education

Doron Nissim

Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting & Finance

Daniel Wolfenzon, Nomura Professor of International Finance, is a faculty member of the advanced business valuation training program at Columbia Business School Executive Education.

Daniel Wolfenzon

Nomura Professor of International Finance

Pierre Yared

Pierre Yared

MUTB Professor of International Business
Vice Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)

Return on Learning

of senior executives feel better prepared to solve their business challenges after coming to Columbia Business School Executive Education.
95%
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%