Columbia Senior Executive Program: Where Global Insights Meet Personal TransformationNEW
- Requirements
- Executives with at least five years in senior management positions, demonstrating cross-functional and P&L responsibilities.
Columbia Senior Executive Program: Where Global Insights Meet Personal Transformation
Overview
The demands on senior leadership are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Rapid advancements in Artificial intelligence (AI), shifting geopolitical dynamics, and the push for energy transition are transforming the way organizations operate—and the way leaders lead.
To succeed, organizations must be more agile than ever, fostering cultures that prioritize innovation, embrace technology, and commit to continuous growth. For senior leaders, this means inspiring their teams to think boldly, act decisively, and thrive in the face of uncertainty. Navigating today’s complexities, both locally and globally, requires not just a vision for success but the ability to adapt and excel in a rapidly changing world.
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.
Hear from our faculty directors about what leaders can take away from this transformational experience.
Program Dates
June 8–26, 2026
| Module | Dates |
| Week 1 in New York City | June 8–12, 2026 |
| Week 2 in the Hamptons | June 15–19, 2026 |
| Week 3 in New York City | June 22–26, 2026 |
Please note:
- Program dates, fees, faculty, content, and locations are subject to change.
- Daily schedules and delivery formats may vary by location and cohort. The program begins on Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Weeks 1 and 3 in New York City include breakfast, lunch, and program materials. Accommodations, evening meals, and transportation are not included.
- Week 2 in the Hamptons includes accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, program materials, and round-trip transportation to and from New York City.
- Participants are responsible for securing any required travel documents or visas.
- A program manager will share detailed logistics prior to the program start.
Participant Profile
The Columbia Senior Executive Program is tailored for high-achieving senior executives ready to take their leadership to the next level and transform their industries and organizations.
- C-suite executives and heads of major business units in private or public sectors
- Senior executives who typically have 12+ years of management experience
- Executives with at least five years in senior management positions, demonstrating cross-functional and P&L responsibilities
Key Benefits
With Columbia Business School’s Columbia Senior Executive Program, you will:
- Global Business Acumen: Develop a deeper understanding of the macro forces reshaping business today—from artificial intelligence and the energy transition to deglobalization and demographic change.
- Future-Ready Mindset: Build the agility, adaptability, and innovative thinking required to lead through rapid technological and societal transformation.
- Enhanced Leadership Capabilities: Gain greater insight into your leadership style and learn to balance strategic decision-making with interpersonal dynamics to drive high-performance outcomes.
- Strategic Foresight: Strengthen your ability to anticipate disruption, identify emerging opportunities, and make confident decisions in complex and uncertain environments.
- Personal Transformation: Engage in a powerful journey of reflection and growth, supported by experienced coaches and faculty, to unlock your full leadership potential.
- Actionable Insights: Leave with practical frameworks and strategies for innovation, adaptation, and execution that you can immediately apply within your organization.
- Global Network: Connect with a diverse cohort of senior executives from around the world, building meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the program experience.
Program Content
Capitalizing on Global Trends
Dive into the most transformative global trends shaping the future of business. Week one focuses on the big questions that will define our world, exploring how macro trends impact policy, competition, markets, and consumer behavior. You will develop the strategic tools to analyze these shifts, navigate uncertainty, and capitalize on emerging opportunities that will influence your organization in the coming years.
Topics covered include:
- Global challenges and their business implications
- Strategic foresight
- Future-focused strategy development
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and its human aspects
- Deglobalization scenarios and strategies
- Energy transition risks and opportunities
- Demographics and generational shifts
- Future of work
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Curated Online Programs Library
The Columbia Senior Executive Program includes a curated online program library to continue your learning journey. These programs will allow you to deepen your understanding and strengthen your proficiency in various essential topics for senior executives, including:
- Business Analytics
- Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Professional
- Macroeconomics for Executives: Navigating Global Risks and Trends
You will have access to the library for 12 months after completing the two-week in-person module.
AI Quarterly Business Insights: Winners, Losers, Trends, and Predictions
Hosted by Dr. Moran Cerf, a professor at Columbia Business School and a leading voice in AI innovation, adoption, and implementation. Each quarterly session will feature a new guest speaker, ensuring fresh, cutting-edge content every time.
Quarterly Global Economy Update
Learning continues with program faculty Abby Joseph Cohen and Brett House, who lead quarterly live briefings on the global economy. In this 90-minute session, they translate macroeconomic shifts into clear implications for business, ensuring participants remain connected to the same expertise shaping the program.
Faculty Directors
Miklos Sarvary
Carson Family Professor of Business
Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program
Vice Dean for Executive Education
“My background is in psychology and computer science, and I merged these two worlds to really understand human behavior through a computational lens.”
Sandra Matz
Faculty Co-DirectorSandra Matz shares her areas of expertise and how organizations can leverage customer insights.
“I teach in New York—the center of media—because it supports my work helping organizations navigate a rapidly changing landscape.”
Miklos Sarvary
Faculty Co-DirectorMiklos Sarvary shares how digital transformation reshapes media institutions, revenue models, competition, and regulation.
Teaching Faculty
Brett House
Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
Economics Division
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
Joseph Stiglitz
Professor at Heilbrunn Center for Graham and Dodd Investing
Executive Director and Co-Founder, Initiative for Policy Dialogue
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
Kent Daniel
Jean-Marie Eveillard/First Eagle Investment Management Professor of Business
Finance Division
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
Hod Lipson
James and Sally Scapa Professor of Innovation,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University
Harry Mamaysky
Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business
Faculty Director
Program for Financial Studies
Moran Cerf
Academic Director In Executive Education
Director, Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance
Adjunct Professor of Business Columbia University
Faculty and speakers are subject to change.
Participant Interviews
“The program gave me the space and structure to turn ideas into action that can benefit both business and society.”
Attila Cselotei
CSEP Past ParticipantAttila Cselotei shares how the Columbia Senior Executive Program helped him define his next chapter at the intersection of leadership, technology, and societal impact.
“The program gave me the opportunity to step back, gain global perspective, and approach my leadership and decision making with greater intention.”
Elizabeth van Dyk
Vice President of Human Resources at Tiffany & Co.Elizabeth van Dyk, Vice President of Human Resources at Tiffany & Co., reflects on how the program expanded her global perspective and reshaped her approach to leadership and decision making.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the program or are interested in enrolling or sponsoring someone in your organization, please don’t hesitate to contact Kendra Burpee at kendra.burpee@gsb.columbia.edu or +1 212-853-4942.
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