Columbia’s flagship Executive MBA program — EMBA-NY — is designed to accommodate the needs of high-achieving executives.
- Meets biweekly on Friday and Saturdays, except holidays and breaks. View a sample schedule.
- Length of program: Five terms over 20 months. New student orientation is held in August, and classes begin in September. View the calendar for the incoming Friday/Saturday class..
- Students are grouped into clusters and learning teams, providing a supportive community that engages academic learning with a real-world business dynamic.
- Employer sponsorship of time is required; financial sponsorship is welcomed, though not required.
- The Career Management Center assigns a team to focus exclusively on EMBA students. The team provides access to live and online seminars, one-on-one coaching, and job listings specific to experienced-level executives.
- Following the core curriculum, you’ll select from a wide range of electives. These include biweekly classes, intensive weeklong courses, and international seminars held around the world. In the second year, you can mix and match elective courses from both the Friday-only and Saturday-only schedules, providing greater flexibility and access to your preferred classes.