Marketing strategy is more imperative than ever before. New ways of thinking and new approaches are needed to stay ahead of the competition and win market share. Our marketing programs offer an insight-driven experience that integrates intuition with a tactical, disciplined approach, building both leaders and brands.
In four days, learn how to navigate the new marketing ecosystem, integrate the latest technological innovations like generative AI and MarTech, and build adaptable strategies to lead your organization into a future brimming with possibilities.
For mid- to upper-level executives.
In two days, get the insights and tools needed to design a more effective organizational structure to address global customers and implement a comprehensive approach to improve global account relationships.
For mid- to senior-level executives.
In four days, get equipped with state-of-the-art tools to design, manage and strategize innovative Customer Experiences (CX). Immerse yourself in a retail experience tour, visit a tech lab, and explore Columbia campuses – learning about best practices of CX that you can transfer and implement immediately at your own business.
For mid- to senior-level executives.
In seven weeks, gain essential skills for customer-centric decision-making, crucial in today's diverse professional landscapes. Discover how to extract valuable customer insights, leverage consumer psychology, and utilize research for impactful marketing. Gain the knowledge and skills needed for a customer-centric mindset that can help your organization increase sales, customer satisfaction, and loyalty through informed strategies.
For mid- to senior-level executives.
Carson Family Professor of Business
Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program
Vice Dean for Executive Education
Arthur F. Burns Professor of Free and Competitive Enterprise
Chair of the Marketing Division
Delving into CX design reveals its pivotal role in shaping customer perceptions and interactions. Co-faculty directors of the Designing Customer Experiences: From Strategy to Execution program Bernd Schmitt and Markus Giesler offer their perspectives on integrating these principles to elevate the customer journey and achieve sustainable growth.
The evolving tech landscape, from generative AI to MarTech, has reshaped the customer journey. In this ever-changing digital market landscape, how can organizations construct a strategy that is coherent yet still able to react to real-time market situations? We asked Digital Marketing Strategy program co-directors Miklos Sarvary and Kinshuk Jerath to share their thoughts on creating effective digital marketing strategies amidst constant change.
Stan Glezer, Managing Director at Outcome Capital LLC, brings 30 years of biopharmaceutical and medical technology expertise to transform patient care. Through the Designing Customer Experiences program, Stan explored integrating customer experience into healthcare product development. He highlights the program’s blend of theory and practice, insights from the NYC retail tour, and the impact of faculty expertise. Stan’s experience emphasizes a customer-centric approach to innovating health technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
Vanessa Chu, co-founder and President of Stretch*d, transitioned from investment banking to the wellness industry after completing her MBA at Columbia Business School in 2011. As a participant in the Designing Customer Experiences program, Vanessa shares how the program’s insights and diverse cohort have equipped her to enhance CX at Stretchd. She highlights how the experience has shaped her strategic approach and prepared her to expand the business nationwide.
Sebastiaan Knibbeler, founder of ControlRebels, transitioned from law to entrepreneurship to simplify Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions. Seeking to improve customer-centric marketing and direct sales, Sebastiaan joined Columbia's Designing Customer Experiences program. He shares how the program's blend of theory, real-world application, and insights from industry leaders has refined his approach, enabling him to better connect with clients and lead innovation at ControlRebels.
Noopoor Rabi is the Area Director for the Railroad Business (North America) at L&T Technology Services, leading a team that services railroad customers on IT and engineering fronts. As a participant in the Designing Customer Experiences program, Noopoor shares how the program equipped her with strategies for engaging niche B2B markets. Highlighting her experience with diverse peers, impactful sessions with faculty, and the eye-opening NYC Retail Tour, Noopoor discusses how storytelling and technology can transform customer engagement and innovation in the railroad industry.
Source: Statistics on this page were sourced from the 2018 Columbia Business School Executive Education Global Past Participant Survey.
General
How do I enroll in a Columbia Business School Executive Education program?
Where do the in-person programs take place?
What are the key areas of focus for the executive education programs?
What is included in the program fee?
Where can I find more information to book my travel and hotel accomodations for my program?
Do I need a visa to attend my in-person program?
Will there be pre-course work assigned?
Certification
I’m interested in the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE), how do I get started?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, you’ll be able to customize a unique learning experience by selecting programs that best interest you and are most suited for your needs. Any completed program, regardless of format (live online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence.
Which programs qualify for the CIBE?
Any completed executive education program, regardless of format (live-online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence. Partner programs will also count towards the certificate.
What programs are considered partner programs?
Executive education programs developed and administered with our educational partners, bring the best of our combined knowledge, thought leadership, resources, and expertise. Kindly find a list of our partners here on our partnership page.
What are the costs of the certificate?
There’s no set cost associated with the certificate path since you’re able to customize your learning journey with in-person and online programs (price will vary depending on the program type and length).
Are there any tuition assistance or scholarships?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, we offer non-degree and non-credit-based professional development programs to the global business community. As our programs are non-degree and non-credit, they do not qualify for financial aid.
How are CIBE credits determined?
Credits for a program are determined by the program duration and total learning hours.
Where do I find information on the credit value for a program?
You will find this information on each program page. Credits range from 0.5 credits – 26 credits per program.
How do I get enrolled in the CIBE?
Your certificate journey will start with your first program, and you have 4 years to complete your CIBE. You may register for any of our executive education programs on each program page. You may enroll using the “Enroll Now” button, and the application process should take 5-10 minutes.
How do I receive credits?
You are required to fully attend a program and complete all necessary coursework in order to receive CIBE credits. Credits are only awarded after you complete a program.
How do I check the status of my Certificate completion?
Kindly reach out to a Learning Solutions representative for any questions on the status of your CIBE credit count.
Do CIBE credits expire?
Credits are only valid for four years (Please note: While we are not able to offer in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration to complete the programming has been extended to five years.). If you have not completed your CIBE within four years, we will only count non-expired credits towards your CIBE credit total.
Does the Certificate in Business Excellence expire?
Your Certificate in Business Excellence does not expire. Once you become a certificate recipient, you will join the greater alumni community at Columbia Business School.
I’ve reached 18 CIBE credits, what’s next?
Congratulations! You should receive a digital copy of your certificate at the end of your program. If you do not receive a copy from your program manager, kindly contact your Learning Solutions representative or your program manager for next steps.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
Upon completion, you will receive a secure, digital certificate through Accredible. Within the platform you will have the option to print your credential, post it to your LinkedIn feed, or display it on your profile as a certification. Please contact your program manager for the status of your digital certificate.
How do I get access to my alumni benefits?
Once you complete your CIBE, we kindly ask for your patience as we process your alumni credentials. The processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks long.
Can I add the Certificate in Business Excellence to LinkedIn?
Yes! We will provide you with instructions on how to add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile after you become a Certificate recipient.
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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