Chief Business Officer Program
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Lead Strategy and Drive Business Transformation
In today’s fast-changing business environment, leaders with P&L responsibility must align strategy with execution while also driving growth and profitability.
The Chief Business Officer Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education equips executives with the tools to manage P&L, scale businesses, and harness AI and digital innovation to create competitive advantage. Through a blend of in-person and online learning, you’ll gain the strategic, financial, and technological perspective to accelerate revenue, foster innovation, and build resilient organizations. This immersive experience empowers leaders to deliver measurable results and long-term shareholder value.
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What You Will Learn
The Chief Business Officer Program will help you:
Develop the ability to formulate, communicate, and execute corporate growth strategies aligned with the organization’s vision and objectives
Acquire skills in identifying and evaluating business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and M&A activities to drive growth and expansion
Gain proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure sustainable growth and profitability
Ensure that business management and operations align with strategic objectives
Learn methods for optimizing revenue streams, including pricing strategies, product/service innovation, and market segmentation
Identify and manage risks that could impact the organization’s strategic objectives
Leverage digital tools and data to improve operations, customer engagement, and overall business performance
Learn techniques for building high-performance teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and managing organizational change
Program Curriculum
The Chief Business Officer Program offers senior leaders a dynamic experience, with a blend of advanced business theory and hands-on, real-world application, tailored to address the evolving challenges of the global business landscape.
Participants engage in a five-day, in-person module in New York City, complemented by live interactive online sessions with Columbia Business School faculty. Throughout the program, leaders collaborate on a group project that challenges them to apply their learnings in P&L leadership, corporate growth strategy, market expansion, AI and digital innovation, and operational excellence, developing actionable solutions that can drive measurable impact within their organizations.
Note: Session topics are subject to change.
Program Timeline
This six-month program journey features one in-class immersion module, two live online modules, and two multi-week online modules.
Date | Location | |
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Welcome Session | January 23, 2026 | Live Online |
Module 1 | Part 1: February 2–6, 2026 Part 2: February 16–20, 2026 | Live Online | 10 days | 8-11 a.m. ET |
Module 2: Future-Oriented Leadership | March 2–April 24, 2026 | Online | 7 weeks | 3-5 Hours/Week |
Module 3 | May 4–7, 2026 | Live Online | 4 days | 8-11 a.m. ET |
Module 4: Product Management Methodologies | May 18–July 3, 2026 | Online | 6 weeks | 3-5 Hours/Week |
Module 5 | July 27–31, 2026 | New York City | 5 days In Person |
Group Project
A key aspect of the Chief Business Officer Program’s learning journey is the group project. Participants will engage in case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects that mirror complex organizational scenarios, allowing them to immediately apply what they’ve learned to their own professional contexts. This hands-on approach ensures that executives not only grasp advanced business concepts but also develop actionable strategies that drive measurable impact in their organizations.
Understand how your company creates unique value
Diagnose which operational functions require improvement to deliver this value
Design a growth strategy using artificial intelligence to enhance your company’s value proposition and gain a competitive advantage
Meet the Faculty Director
The faculty members represent a dynamic blend of accomplished academicians and seasoned business professionals, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the program. Their diverse backgrounds and specializations provide you with a multifaceted and comprehensive learning experience.
Gantcher Associate Professor of Business, Columbia Business School
Contributing Faculty
James P. Gorman Professor of Business, Management Division
Adjunct Professor of Business, Marketing Division
Academic Director in Executive Education
Senior Lecturer in Discipline of Economics in the Faculty of Business, Economics Division
Jerome A. Chazen Professor of Global Business, Marketing Division
Lecturer in Business, Marketing Division
Note: Faculty are subject to change.
Who Is It For?
The Chief Business Officer Program is designed for senior executives and business leaders accountable for driving P&L performance, corporate growth, and strategic alignment within their organizations, including:
Executives with P&L responsibility for business units, divisions, or regional operations who are focused on scaling growth and profitability
C-suite leaders, senior executives, and functional heads (finance, operations, HR, marketing, IT, etc.) who want to expand their influence and transition into enterprise-wide leadership roles
Division heads and general managers who are seeking to accelerate business performance, market expansion, and operational excellence
High-potential leaders on the succession track to C-suite roles who want to sharpen their financial acumen, strategic mindset, and decision-making capabilities
Certificate in Business Excellence
Upon completion of the Chief Business Officer Program, participants are awarded the Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education. The certificate is a recognition of their achievement and the investment they and their organization have made in their education and development.
As a Certificate in Business Excellence holder, 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**
Certificate holders will also be awarded select Columbia Business School Alumni benefits.
Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.
CIBE Holder Benefits
Access to Columbia Business School Alumni Career Services resources, including unique career content, a job board, an online networking platform, the alumni directory, and more
Invitations to alumni events and programs around the world
Eligibility to join Columbia Business School alumni clubs
Global networking opportunities
Lifetime Columbia Business School forwarding email address
Subscription to our alumni publication Columbia Business
On-Campus Immersion and Networking
The enriching environment of the in-person interaction provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to build a robust network with global executives who bring diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Engaging in thoughtful discussions, they can exchange cutting-edge insights and knowledge that are integral in staying abreast of industry trends. This in-person immersion showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Chief Business Officer Program become an invaluable part of.
FAQs
Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor
Email: cbo_columbia@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 567 587 1669 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471398 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703759 (U.A.E.) / +52 55966 08595 (LATAM)
We encourage early application due to limited cohort capacity.
Flexible payment options available.
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