Chief Investment Officer Program
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Shape the Future of Investment Leadership
As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, chief investment officers (CIOs) and senior finance professionals face the challenge of navigating economic fluctuations while shaping strategy, managing capital, and leading high-performing teams. Success in these roles demands mastery of asset allocation, risk-opportunity balance, strategic decision-making, and executive leadership. The Chief Investment Officer Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is designed by Harry Mamyasky. Mamaysky brings deep practical experience in advanced finance and investment strategy, shaped by leadership roles at Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Citicorp. Created for leaders who want to build resilient investment and wealth-management approaches, this program helps you strengthen your strategic influence, enhance governance capabilities, and translate complex market signals into clear, actionable direction.
Over nine immersive months, the program integrates 18 carefully designed modules, live faculty sessions, a real-world capstone project, and in-person global electives to equip you with the analytical precision, strategic clarity, and leadership depth that define exceptional CIOs. You will explore evolving financial technologies, AI-driven forecasting, portfolio design, and ethical governance while strengthening your capacity to guide teams, manage uncertainty, and drive sustained institutional performance. Upon successful completion, learners receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits.
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What You Will Learn in the Chief Investment Officer Program
The Chief Investment Officer Program will enable you to:
Lead innovative investment strategies by integrating behavioral finance principles with empirical market analysis
Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning insights to drive organizational decision making in asset and wealth management
Evaluate advanced portfolio management techniques through quantitative analysis and investing frameworks
Combine big data analytics with traditional investment approaches to forecast trends and guide strategy
Analyze complex asset classes to optimize strategic investment portfolio management within diverse market scenarios
Cultivate a forward-thinking leadership approach to influence organizational adaptation and investment foresight
Chief Investment Officer Program Curriculum
The Chief Investment Officer Program offers senior investment leaders a dynamic experience with online sessions, expert lectures, and practical activities. It combines cutting-edge curriculum, case studies, and a capstone project to enhance investment acumen and leadership skills. It concludes with an optional two-day on-campus networking event in New York City, connecting you with Columbia Business School faculty and global peers.
Live Online Series with the Faculty
You will take part in live online sessions led by Columbia Business School faculty. These interactive sessions will equip you to deepen your understanding of investment strategies and develop effective leadership capabilities. In addition to the live sessions by Faculty Director Harry Mamaysky, you will receive in-depth investment insights through a live session by Omid Malekan, a faculty member and an expert in cryptocurrency. You will also have the opportunity to present your final capstone project — designing an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) — during the first live online session, after which we will select a few groups to present to the entire cohort and the faculty director. Through these sessions, you will uncover insights on:
Strategic Mission of the CIO with Harry Mamaysky
Cryptocurrency and AI in Finance with Harry Mamaysky and Omid Malekan
CIO Quantitative Tools with Harry Mamaysky
Capstone Project
The capstone project is an immersive, team-based exercise where participants create an investment policy statement (IPS) for an organization such as a pension fund or insurance company. This project mirrors real investment practices and consists of three interconnected parts, each building on the previous and fostering collaboration and practical application.
Section 1: Defining Objectives Establish the foundational objectives and parameters to guide all portfolio decisions.
Section 2: Portfolio Implementation Develop and apply a comprehensive investment strategy, including asset allocation and risk management.
Section 3: Governance and Leadership Create governance frameworks and ethical standards to support effective team development and decision making.
Hear from Our Participants
Managing Director, Alantra EQMC Asset Management, Spain
"I particularly enjoyed the module covering the quantitative aspects of portfolio construction and optimization, and the section which focused on leadership, communication, fr...
Portfolio Manager, Capital Advantage, United States
“Beyond the core material, the breakout sessions and the group capstone project proved to be excellent avenues for connecting with one's cohorts.”
CEO, McLevin & Neilson Wealth Management Ltd, UAE
“Professor Mamaysky's live modules were especially valuable, as his application-based approach and capital markets insights were highly noteworthy for a practitioner. Similarl...
Principal, Kana Capital, UK
“The program expertly showed how investment programs can be tailored to the unique objectives of any investment body—be it an endowment, pension fund, or family office. The co...
Executive Peer Group and Networking Event
The enriching environment of the networking event 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 for staying abreast of industry trends. The networking event showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Chief Investment Officer Program become an invaluable part of.
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Meet the Faculty Director
The faculty members represent a dynamic blend of accomplished academicians and seasoned finance 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.
Professor of Professional Practice in the Faculty of Business, Finance Division; Faculty Director, Program for Financial Studies
Contributing Faculty
Barbara and David Zalaznick Professor of Business, Management Division; Faculty Director, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics
Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Management Division; Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dean's Office
Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting & Finance, Accounting Division
Edward S. Gordon Professor of Real Estate, Finance Division
Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Asset Management and Finance, Finance Division
Live Online Series Speakers
Associate FacultY, Columbia Business School
Managing Director, Columbia Investment Management Company
Certificate in Business Excellence
Upon completion of the Chief Investment 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
As a Certificate in Business Excellence holder upon completion of this program, you will be awarded select Columbia Business School alumni 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
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.
Who Is It For?
The Chief Investment Officer Program is ideal for:
Chief investment officers and senior institutional investors looking to formulate and communicate the investment strategy and manage the investment portfolio for their organization
Senior investment professionals — including experienced investment banking professionals — seeking to enhance their understanding of investment management, wealth management, asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio management
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
FAQs
Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor
Email: columbia_cio@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 applications are encouraged. Admissions are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible payment options available.
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