Chief Executive Officer Program

Leadership in a Fast-Changing World
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What You Will Learn

The Chief Executive Officer Program will enable you to:

  • Apply the principles and tools of strategic leadership, steering complex organizations confidently amid the turbulence of today's swiftly evolving business landscape

  • Develop a global perspective on strategic leadership by analyzing macroeconomic trends and cultural nuances to make informed, impactful decisions

  • Evaluate and apply the principles of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and stakeholder management to build enduring value that goes beyond the bottom line

  • Demonstrate effective communication, negotiation, and influence skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and foster an inclusive, productive, and efficient workplace culture

  • Analyze and leverage data and technology to drive innovation and improve decision making across your organization

  • Develop an executive mindset and enhance self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and opportunities

Designed for Success

The flexible format of the Chief Executive Officer Program enables participants to craft the program based on their career goals—with a world-class curriculum, experiential sessions, and the opportunity to meet with faculty and practitioners.

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Adapt

Be the architect of your own learning journey. Experience an adaptive journey that enables flexible learning, personal interactions, and deeper immersion into key topics—all at your own pace.

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Communicate

Exchange insights with accomplished peer executives from around the world, interact with industry practitioners to gain new insights, and learn from expert faculty to develop a holistic understanding.

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Transform

Acquire strong theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on experience, allowing you to devise solutions to real-world challenges with a strong emphasis on implementation.

Program Highlights

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Flexible Learning Journey

Balance learning with your busy work schedule by dedicating just three to five hours each week

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Global Peer Group

Interact with high-achieving peer executives from around the globe and build your network of leaders

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Core Curriculum

Kick-start your program journey with 24 weeks of core online learning, imparting new-age skills for the CEO role

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Weekly Live Sessions

Experience live online sessions with the cohort success coach and faculty as well as periodic guest lectures from industry leaders

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World-Renowned Faculty

Learn from preeminent Columbia faculty who are recognized leaders in their fields, thought leaders, and industry practitioners to gain in-depth insights

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Capstone Project

Work on a capstone project to refine your skills by applying program learnings to a challenge and drive immediate on-the-job impact in your organization

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Success Coach

Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort

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Networking Event

Interact with faculty members, peers, and global industry leaders at a two-day optional on-campus networking event

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CIBE Holder Benefits

Receive Certificate in Business Excellence benefits upon completion and become part of a distinguished global community

"Leadership is not just a position but an ongoing journey of growth and impact. Cultivating the acumen required to steer your organization through an ever-evolving landscape is imperative. At Columbia Business School, we are empowering leaders to navigate the turbulence of modern business. The Chief Executive Officer Program melds cutting-edge insights with experiential learning to forge leaders adept in strategic thinking, innovation, and principled decision making. Our participants leave not only equipped to tackle today’s challenges, but also inspired to shape the future with vision and integrity."
Chief Executive Officer Program Faculty William Duggan
William Duggan
Senior Lecturer in Business, Management Division; Faculty Director, Chief Executive Officer Program

Comprehensive Curriculum

The Chief Executive Officer Program is a flexible learning journey designed for senior business leaders. You will learn through online and interactive sessions, fireside chats, and guest lectures led by Columbia Business School faculty and global industry leaders. Through a blend of cutting-edge curriculum, relevant case studies, capstone project, and try-it activities, the program will enable you to hone your business acumen, build new-age skills, and redefine your leadership potential.

Capstone Project

The capstone project is multifaceted and encapsulates key aspects of organizational leadership. It is organized into four segments.

Segment 1: Analyze how external factors pose opportunities and challenges for organizations.

Segment 2: Craft a strategy to engage and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Segment 3: Develop a proposal for an innovative strategy designed to boost an organization's growth and competitiveness.

Segment 4: Engage in reflecting on your personal leadership style, identify areas of improvement, and formulate a plan to enhance your decision-making capabilities.

Meet the Faculty

The faculty members represent a dynamic blend of accomplished academicians and seasoned industry professionals, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the table. Their diverse backgrounds and specializations encompass a wide range of disciplines, providing participants with a multifaceted and comprehensive learning experience.

Chief Executive Officer Program Faculty William Duggan
William Duggan

Senior Lecturer in Business, Management Division; Faculty Director, Chief Executive Officer Program

Contributing Faculty

Vanessa Burbano​
Vanessa Burbano​

Sidney Taurel Associate Professor of Business, Management Division

Paul Canetti​
Paul Canetti​

Adjunct Associate Professor of Business

Ashli B. Carter
Ashli B. Carter

Lecturer in the Discipline of Management in the Faculty of Business

Donna Hitscherich​
Donna Hitscherich​

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business

Paul Ingram​
Paul Ingram​

Kravis Professor of Business

Sheena Iyengar
Sheena Iyengar

S. T. Lee Professor of Business, Management Division

Jerry Wonyong Kim​
Jerry Wonyong Kim​

Director, Arthur J. Samberg Institute for Teaching Excellence

Malia F. Mason​
Malia F. Mason​

Courtney C. Brown Professor of Business

Stephan Meier​
Stephan Meier​

James P. Gorman Professor of Business; Chair of Management Division

Ciamac C. Moallemi ​
Ciamac C. Moallemi ​

William von Mueffling Professor of Business

Oded Netzer​
Oded Netzer​

Vice Dean for Research, Dean's Office​; Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business​

Shivaram Rajgopal​
Shivaram Rajgopal​

Roy Bernard Kester and T.W. Byrnes Professor of Accounting and Auditing; Accounting Division Chair​

Miklos Sarvary​
Miklos Sarvary​

Carson Family Professor of Business; Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program

Jeffrey L. Schwartz​
Jeffrey L. Schwartz​

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business

Pierre Yared​
Pierre Yared​

Vice Dean, Executive Education

Assaf Zeevi​
Assaf Zeevi​

Kravis Professor of Business

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

Executive Peer Group and Networking Event

A key feature of the program is the executive peer group, which fosters intimate, confidential discussions among a select group of classmates. These conversations cover a range of pertinent topics—from business and leadership challenges to career opportunities. Throughout the program, participants form a cohesive learning community, gaining access to a robust global network of peers.

The enriching environment of the networking event provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to build a robust network with global executive 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. The networking event showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Chief Executive Officer Program become an invaluable part of.

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Who Is It For?

The Chief Executive Officer Program is ideal for:

  • Experienced C-suite executives poised for transition into the CEO role

  • Newly appointed CEOs from small to medium-sized entities intent on augmenting their leadership acumen

  • High-potential leaders on the trajectory toward C-suite roles seeking to enhance their readiness for impending executive responsibilities

Participants are required to have:

  • A minimum of 10 years of work experience

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • International exposure (preferred)

Certificate in Business Excellence

Certificate in Business Excellence

Upon completion of the Chief Executive 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.

Application Details

Round 1

Closed

Round 2

Closed

Round 3

Deadline: December 16, 2024

Application fee: US$200

The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the two-day annual in-person reunion and networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the program fee.

FAQs

Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor

Email: columbia_ceo@emeritus.org

Phone: +1 567 587 1669 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471398 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703759 (U.A.E.) / +52 55966 08595 (LATAM)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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