Academic Affairs To-Do Items for EMBA-NY Friday/Saturday

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Complete Book Shipment Address Poll

Deadline: Friday, July 25th, 2025 by 5:00 PM (EST)

Please click the link below to complete the Book Shipment Address Poll. This will ensure that your required books are delivered to the correct address in a timely manner. Books for your first term will be shipped the first week of August. Please note that you will be asked to resubmit this information each term in order to ensure the most accurate and timely delivery. Note that if you do not complete this poll by July 25th, you will need to pick up your books on campus once they are in stock in our office (Geffen 480).


Book Shipment Address Poll (2027 BA Class)

Questions? Need more information?
Contact: 
Gabrielle Andrion ([email protected])
or
EMBA Operations ([email protected])

 

Register with Disability Services, if Necessary

Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025

Disability Services empowers students with disabilities to realize their academic and personal potential by facilitating equal access and coordinating reasonable accommodations and support services for eligible students. This approach is consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and emphasizes student ability and independence. Students seeking reasonable accommodations or support services from ODS are required to register with the office.
 
Please contact the Office of Disability Services if you require additional services, especially in regard to exam timing and other academic issues.
 
Morningside Campus Location

Wien Hall, Suite 108A
411 West 116th Street
New York, NY 10027

Phone: 212-854-2388
TTY: 212-854-2378
Email: [email protected] 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm. Virtual and in person (by appointment only)
https://www.health.columbia.edu/services/register-disability-services 

 

Complete the Columbia University Team Role Inventory (CUTRI)

Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025

Based upon the research of Dr. Meredith Belbin, the Columbia University Team Roles Inventory (CUTRI) is a proprietary behavioral assessment tool that identifies patterns of behavior characteristic of the way in which you interact with other team members. It helps uncover the ways in which your performance serves to facilitate the progress of the team as a whole. We will review the results as part of New Student Orientation where you will also be introduced to your learning teams.  The assessment will be used to form your learning teams to help foster high-functioning and effective group work during your academic journey. Please follow the link below to complete the CUTRI.

CUTRI

Questions? Need more information?

Contact: 
[email protected]

 

Read Case Study for Individual, Business and Society (IBSC) Session

Deadline: Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Individual, Business, and Society Curriculum (IBSC), under the auspices of the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics, is an integral part of the Columbia Business School experience, helping to equip students with the ability to thoughtfully consider the sometimes competing demands of individuals, business, and society. The IBSC will provide you with the tools and frameworks necessary to develop yourself as an ethical leader, by providing a unique perspective on three topics: values-based leadership, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility.

As part of Orientation, you will begin exploring and discussing the topic of corporate governance through a Columbia CaseWorks case. Please read through the IBSC Introductory Papers which profile each of the areas covered by the curriculum. They will provide you with the foundation necessary to complete the IBSC Assignment (Due August 1) which you will work through during Orientation. Additionally, please make sure to read the case and accompanying article prior to orientation (Due August 14).

All materials can be found by clicking the link below. 

IBSC  

Questions? Need more information?

Contact: 
[email protected]

 

American Language Program (Optional)

Students looking to improve their English proficiency can take advantage of Columbia University’s American Language Program (ALP), managed by the School of Professional Studies (SPS). The ALP offers intensive courses designed to enhance academic and professional English skills, helping students build confidence in speaking, writing, and comprehension. This program is ideal for those preparing for graduate studies or looking to strengthen their communication abilities in an immersive learning environment.

To learn more about the ALP program, please visit: https://sps.columbia.edu/academics/american-language-program

 

Sign Up for Exemption Exams (Optional)

Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025

EMBA students are allowed to exempt out of 9 credits maximum of core courses, not to exceed 6 credits of exemptions in any given core term. Elective exemptions for Capital Markets and Real Estate Finance do not count against the 9-credit limit.

Students may elect to take exemption exams for the following core courses should they have pertinent academic or professional background:

  • Term 1
    • Managerial Statistics (3 credits)
    • Financial Accounting (3 credits)
    • Managerial Economics (1.5 credits)
  • Term 2
    • Foundations of Valuation (1.5 credits)
    • Corporate Finance (1.5 credits)
    • Marketing Strategy (3 credits)
    • Business Analytics (1.5 credits)
    • Global Economic Environment (1.5 credits)
    • Operations Management (1.5 credits)

Students may also elect to take an exemption exam for the following elective courses: Capital Markets, Real Estate Finance, and Introduction to Programming Using Python. Please note that Capital Markets is an elective course which is a pre-requisite for almost all finance electives.

ELECTIVE EXEMPTION EXAMS

Students may also elect to take an exemption exam for the following elective courses: Capital Markets, Real Estate Finance, Foundations of VC, Private Equity/ Advanced Private Equity, and Business and Climate Change.  Please note that Capital Markets is an elective course which is a pre-requisite for almost all finance electives. Please visit MBA Curriculum Pathways for details. Students interested in elective exemption exams should email [email protected] to get more information.

 

Please refrain from attempting an exam until you are fully prepared to complete the exam during the allotted time. Each student may attempt each exemption exam only once during their CBS career. 

 

Students will be notified of their exemption results around orientation. Those who pass an exemption exam should see an XMT marker next to the course in Vergil. Please note that if you pass a core exemption exam, you will NOT be enrolled in the course and thus will need to select a course to replace the course credits.

If you have remaining questions after orientation and after reviewing all Canvas materials, please email [email protected].

Information to keep in mind:

  • Though a passed exemption exam will appear on the transcript, failing results are not recorded; there are no negative consequences to taking and failing an exemption exam.
  • Exemptions do not reduce the number of courses required for the MBA degree; they enable students to take additional electives.
  • Exemption exam grades are final. We will be unable to discuss questions and answers with students.
  • No exemption exam may be retaken.
  • Exemption exams must be taken prior to the term in which the student is scheduled to take the core course.
  • Proctorio records each student during an exemption exam. Internet research while attempting each exemption exam is not permitted so please be sure to save notes/documents (if approved and stated in the instructions of each exam) on your computer prior to starting the exam.
  • Students who unsuccessfully attempt a course (grade of F for fail or W denoting course withdrawal or IN for incomplete) at Columbia Business School may not attempt the exemption exam for that course.
  • All students will be notified of their status (pass or fail) by email. Students should see exemption markers (section code XMT) next to the course names in the Vergil system when they earn their course exemptions.
  • Passing an exemption exam does not guarantee a seat in higher level elective courses.
  • Please use a computer to take exemption exams and the recommended browser is Google Chrome. Note that only one computer screen can be used. Students should not start an exemption exam (and activate the timer) unless ready to complete it within the allotted time so they should ensure there is reliable internet service. A student should not leave their computer inactive for more than 30 minutes as they may be logged out of Canvas. Before starting an exam, ensure that there is access to a power source or your laptop has adequate battery life to complete the exam.
  • The exemption exams are to be done individually. No help can be accepted, solicited or given during the exam. You can also use a calculator and/or MS Excel spreadsheets as a calculator, but no other computer software than Canvas unless explicitly stated in the exam directions.
  • Technical Issues: If needed, document all circumstances (e.g., via screenshots) and forward all relevant materials to [email protected] and [email protected]. We will respond during regular operating hours (M-F, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET). 

 

Please note that sharing materials from past Columbia Business School core courses, other than those posted in this site, is a violation of the Honor Code which is described here. Keep in mind when reviewing the syllabi that although the material covered from section to section may vary, it is at least 80% consistent.  Also, although in some cases the answers to the sample assignments and exams are supplied, not all professors have chosen to include solutions.

If you have questions about exemption exams, please email [email protected].

EMBA Exemption Exam Fall 2025

Questions? Need more information?

Contact: 
[email protected]

 

Submit Seating Chart Request, if Necessary

Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025

During your core classes in Terms 1-2, you will have assigned seats. These assigned seats will allow you to get to know classmates outside of your learning team and for the professors to get to know you as well. Each term, you will have a new seating chart. 
 
Please click here to indicate if you have any visual, hearing, or other medical conditions you would like us to accommodate within the seating chart. Requests must be submitted by Monday, August 25 at 10:00am.

 

Questions? Need more information?

Contact:
[email protected]

 

EMBA Academic Resources

Deadline: September 7, 2025

These resources are designed to prepare you for the Columbia EMBA core courses and help make these 20 months as instructive and fulfilling as possible. 

There are seven components of the EMBA Academic Resources: Math Skills, Excel Assessments, and modules for the following core courses: Financial Accounting, Managerial Statistics, Foundations of Valuation, Corporate Finance, and Managerial Economics. There are short, required self-assessments for Math Skills and Excel Skills. We recommend that you complete those within 2 weeks of gaining access to the EMBA Academic Resources page.

The assessments will help you to get a sense of where to focus your review before arriving on campus. There is no mandatory "passing" score, and the results have no impact on future course grades or placement. Aside from the required assessments, the resources are designed to be self-directed; please feel free to review them at a pace and depth of your choosing.

The amount of time it will take you to review the resources will vary based on your background. We estimate that most students will devote approximately 10 hours to the resources prior to attending the first class weekend.

To access the course, please click the link below. If you're not automatically logged in to Canvas, you can log in with your UNI and password. 

Click here to login to Canvas and access the EMBA Academic Resources

Questions? Need more information?

Contact: 
Carolina Acosta Gutierrez
[email protected]

 

Review Syllabi and Pre-Term Assignments

Deadline: September 7, 2025

Please see below for any syllabi and messages from your Term 1 professors regarding your pre-term assignments due prior to Residence Week (September 8-12, 2025). You will receive access to your courses in Canvas after you attend Orientation.  You can access Canvas through your EMBA Student Site. Canvas will be the most up-to-date resource for your course information after orientation. 

Financial Accounting (Professor Amir Ziv)
Contact: [email protected]

  • Syllabus
  • Introduction Letter

Readings and Pre-Work

  • General Mills Annual Report*
  • Nestle Financial Statement
  • Shemer Case
  • Problem Set 1

*Please note an updated annual report may be provided in advance of Residence Week. Please refer to class Canvas page for any updates.

Pre-Work for Additional Classes Coming Soon

Questions? Need more information?

Contact: 
Carolina Acosta Gutierrez
[email protected] 

Relevant information will continue to be added regularly leading up to orientation. Please check back often.