Columbia Business School Executive Education provides professionals from across industries and sectors with the tools, frameworks, and learnings needed to lead and succeed. Designed for high-achieving business leaders, our programs allow executives to accelerate their learning within a dynamic, interactive environment with peers from around the globe.
Our Manhattanville Campus, located in New York City, is a lifelong home to the Columbia Business School community. With over 130 dedicated spaces for events, recruiting, and networking, our campus is uniquely designed to foster education, engagement, and socializing—exchanges intended to generate provocative discussions and provide ongoing value to our intellectual community.
Elevate your governance skills with our Corporate Governance programs. Designed for board members aiming for excellence, our program provides the insights and tools necessary to navigate the intricacies of modern corporate governance, ensuring strategic oversight and risk mitigation.
Refine your management and leadership skills with our General Management programs. From emerging leaders to senior executives, our programs are designed to enhance your strategic, leadership, and change management capabilities, ensuring you're prepared for the future.
Transform your leadership approach with our Leadership Programs. Whether advancing women in leadership or navigating change, our programs provide the insights and tools necessary for effective leadership, preparing you to make a lasting impact.
The return on investment is immediate and lasting. Value investing, corporate financial analysis, accounting, and portfolio management bring a deeper understanding of professional and personal finance strategies. This is your opportunity to learn from and with the world’s experts.
Craft compelling marketing strategies with our Marketing programs. Gain integrated insights and tactical approaches to stay ahead, focusing on digital marketing, global customer management, customer experience design, and customer insights for decisive competitive advantage.
Forge your path in strategy and innovation with programs that turn visions into reality. Immerse yourself in the essentials of real-world strategy, capture emerging opportunities, and lead your organization toward groundbreaking successes.
Master the art of Negotiation and Decision Making with our specialized programs. Improve your negotiation skills, apply behavioral science for strategic influence, and lead with persuasion and quantitative intuition, navigating through complex decisions with ease.
Lead the digital transformation with our Digital Business Programs. These offerings guide you through the digital landscape, from harnessing AI for strategic decision-making to mastering Python for data analysis, ensuring your leadership in the digital era.
Navigate through the complexities of sustainability with our Business and Society programs. Equip yourself with strategies to embrace environmental challenges and propel your organization towards a net-zero future, ensuring your business is at the forefront of the sustainability movement.
$11,950
5 CIBE Credits
5 CIBE Credits
4 CIBE Credits
$9,950
4 CIBE Credits
Lambert Family Professor of Social Enterprise in the Faculty of Business
Co-Director of the Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Academic Director in Executive Education
Adjunct Professor of Business
Academic Director in Executive Education
Adjunct Professor of Management, Columbia Business School
Academic Director in Executive Education
Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Management Division
Academic Director in Executive Education
Author, Seeing Around Corners and The End of Competitive Advantage
Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Asset Management and Finance
Director of the Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
Academic Director in Executive Education
Adjunct Professor of Business in Economics
Co-Director, Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, Columbia Business School and Adjunct Professor of Business, Finance Division
Earle W. Kazis and Benjamin Schore Professor of Real Estate, Finance Division and Faculty Co-Director, Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate, Columbia Business School
Professor of Professional Practice, Finance
Faculty Director of the Lang Center for Entrepreneurship
Academic Director In Executive Education
Director, Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance
Adjunct Professor of Business Columbia University
Carson Family Professor of Business
Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program
Vice Dean for Executive Education
Academic Director in Executive Education
Bestselling Author, The Digital Transformation Roadmap and The Digital Transformation Playbook
Source: Statistics on this page were sourced from the 2018 Columbia Business School Executive Education Global Past Participant Survey.
Assignments
Will there be any homework or assignments?
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 practice your learnings.
How long will assignments take?
We do not expect that homework assignments will take up a large amount of time to complete.
Will there be any examinations or grades?
There will be no examinations or grades for our live online programs.
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?
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.
