Executive Program in Management
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Leverage the Intersection of Leadership and Innovation
Digital technology and globalization are redefining leadership. Today’s leaders must be agile — capable of adapting to new business strategies, working across cultures, managing virtual teams, and taking on new responsibilities.
The Executive Program in Management from Columbia Business School Executive Education gives leaders a firsthand opportunity to develop a core set of advanced leadership skills that lie at the nexus of innovation, global business acumen, and digital business strategies. You will grow your proficiency and challenge your limits while expanding your ability to think innovatively.
Through in-person and online sessions, you will experience a curriculum that combines Columbia Business School Executive Education’s academic excellence with real-time exposure to the pulse of business in New York City, giving you the skills you need to scale new heights in your leadership career.
A Comprehensive Program Journey
Learn
Balance theory and practice through interactive sessions with Ivy League faculty and industry practitioners, gaining exclusive insights into management, leadership, and strategy.
Engage
Immerse yourself in the thriving business hub of New York City, acquire firsthand knowledge from leading experts at top organizations, and form a lifelong global network of peers.
Implement
Build real-world problem-solving experience through a capstone project that challenges you to apply core concepts to solve an existing problem at your organization.
What You Will Learn
The Executive Program in Management will enable you to:
Cultivate strategic leadership skills for visionary leadership with a global perspective that includes coaching and mentorship for high-performing teams
Enhance your decision-making capabilities by leveraging data analytics, strategic thinking, and ethical considerations for effective, timely decisions
Deepen your understanding of global business dynamics, including the complexities of cross-cultural management and operating in international markets
Grasp the intricacies of leading digital transformation initiatives by examining emerging technologies and their strategic implications
Develop and adapt business models to respond to market changes and capitalize on emerging opportunities
Manage and lead innovation initiatives, from idea generation to implementation, to ensure sustainable organizational innovation
Program Highlights
250+
Hours of Learning
30+
Session Topics
20+
Faculty and Guest Speakers
4
Learning Themes
1
In-person Immersion
Program Benefits
Study innovation and disruptive models, and learn from leading industry practitioners in dynamic New York City.
Learn from Columbia Business School's Ivy League faculty, who are world-renowned experts in their fields and have engaged with some of the largest organizations in the world.
Combine theory with practice in a group project by applying your learnings to real-world business challenges under the guidance of a Columbia Business School faculty coach.
Learn and apply an integrated view of leadership, strategy, global business acumen, and digital business strategies through immersive sessions and case studies.
Engage with experienced and accomplished global participants across sectors who bring diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives to the classroom.
Receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits upon completion of the program and become part of a distinguished global community.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The Executive Program in Management offers a multimodal learning experience that imparts the essentials of high-level leadership in today’s dynamic business environment, including leading change, strategic intuition, and business analytics. Designed and led by Ivy League faculty, the comprehensive curriculum combines live online, online, and in-person sessions and exposes participants to a host of engaging online guest lectures with leading industry executives. The flexible format allows for peer-to-peer learning and experiential sessions that integrate real-world case studies and a group project.
Technology has transformed how we work, requiring a novel approach to leadership. By covering key principles of modern leadership, this program will help you develop the knowledge you need to gain the support of your team, make higher-quality decisions, and elevate your leadership style.
Leading Change
Leadership Values
Negotiating
Influence and Persuasion
Social Styles
Communication and Conflict
Teams
Flexible Thinking
Growth Mindset
Prevention and Promotion
Quantitative Intuition
Execution in Action
Success in the digital age requires a breakthrough approach. Through a holistic examination of strategy, this program equips you with fresh perspectives on and deep insights into implementing change, encouraging growth, and creating a long-term advantage.
Strategic Intuition
The Strategic Learning Cycle
Transient Advantage
Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurial Thinking and Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Seeing Around Corners
Digital Transformation
Operations Strategy
Managing Growth
A wide range of forces are responsible for shaping today’s global business environment and, consequently, how organizations deliver their services. By gaining a deeper understanding of business analytics, corporate governance, quantitative intuition, and the Internet of Things, you will develop the capabilities needed to help your organization thrive in an integrated ecosystem.
Global Economic Environment
Globalization of Services
Macroeconomics
Leading Across Cultures
Business Analytics
Thinking Globally
The Future of Work
Today’s leaders need strategies that work for the digital world. By diving into leadership fundamentals for the next generation organization, including the domains of digital transformation, digital customer behaviors, and innovation through experimentation, this program will prepare you to navigate any business scenario.
Five Domains of Digital Transformation
Customer Networks and the New Path to Purchase Platform Business Models
Coopetition, Disintermediation, and Asymmetric Competitors Building Data as a Strategic Asset for Your Business
Big Data at Work: New Data, New Tools, and Templates of Value
Internet of Things
Fintech
Note: Session topics are subject to change.
Capstone Project
The capstone project is a key aspect of the program learning experience. As part of a small group, participants will apply their learnings from the online, live online, and on-campus sessions to solve a business problem.
The problem can be a real-world problem that a group member is facing in their organization or a new business idea that a group member is developing. This project will give you the opportunity to effectively tackle real-world organizational challenges using the tools, frameworks, and lessons learned in the program.
Meet the Faculty
Academic Director in Executive Education
Contributing Faculty
Barbara and David Zalaznick Professor of Business Management Division
Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs
Adjunct Professor of Business Management
Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Management
Adjunct Professor of Business Marketing Division
Senior Lecturer in Business Management
Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics Management Division
Kravis Professor of Business Management
Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Management Division
Faculty of Columbia Business School Executive Education
Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business Marketing Division
James P. Gorman Professor of Business and Chair of Management Division
Professor of the Practice of Management
Faculty of Columbia Business School Executive Education
Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Senior Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Vice Dean, Executive Education
Note: Faculty are subject to change.
CIBE Holder Benefits
Join Columbia Business School’s worldwide network of more than 47,000 alumni and receive select benefits, including:
Access to Columbia Business School Alumni Career Services resources
Invitations to alumni events and programs around the world
Global networking opportunities
An additional tuition benefit on eligible future programs
Lifetime Columbia Business School forwarding email address
Certificate in Business Excellence
Upon completion of the Executive Program in Management, 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.
On-Campus Immersion and Networking
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 in staying abreast of industry trends. The networking event showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Executive Program in Management become an invaluable part of.
Program Calendar
This six-month program journey features one in-class immersion module, two live online modules, and two multi-week online modules.
Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|
Welcome Session | May 4, 2026 | Live Online |
Module 1 | Part 1: May 11–15, 2026 Part 2: June 1–5, 2026 | Live Online | 5 days | 3 Hours/Day |
Module 2: Leadership | June 15–August 7, 2026 | Online | 7 weeks |
Module 3 | August 17–20, 2026 | Live Online | 4 days | 3 Hours/Day |
Module 4: Digital Strategies for Business | August 31–October 30, 2026 | Online | 8 weeks |
Module 5 | November 2–6, 2026 | New York City | 5 days In Person |
Who Is It For?
The Executive Program in Management will help talented leaders prepare to take on larger and more critical roles. The program is ideal for you if you are:
A senior executive from a large or medium-sized organization preparing to take on a larger, more critical role
A general management leader seeking a deeper understanding of management, leadership, and strategy
A functional leader, including marketing, sales, finance, consulting, technology management, operations, or HR, aiming to advance into larger leadership roles
Eligibility criteria for the program include:
A minimum of 10 years of work experience
International exposure (preferred)
Fluency in written and spoken English
Hear from Our Participants
FAQs
The Executive Program in Management from Columbia Business School Executive Education is an immersive six-month multimodal Ivy League learning journey that is aimed at helping leaders scale new heights in their careers. Participants receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
The Executive Program in Management from Columbia Business School Executive Education is aimed at leadership development and imparting general management skills to address the needs of senior executives. Participants come from diverse backgrounds and different countries with a minimum of 10 years of work experience.
The Executive Program in Management from Columbia Business School Executive Education features one in-class immersion module, two live online modules, and two multi-week online modules.
The Executive Program in Management from Columbia Business School Executive Education is structured around four key pillars — leadership and management, strategy and innovation, global business acumen, and digital strategies for business. Participants combine theory with practice by working on a group project to apply their learnings to real-world business challenges guided by a coach who is a Columbia Business School faculty member.
Applicants to the Executive Program in Management must submit an online application that includes essays based on their professional journey. The application fees vary by rounds, and applying earlier helps your chances of being accepted into the program.
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
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Program fees for Emeritus programs with Columbia Business School Executive Education may not be paid for with Title IV financial aid funds. Participants may be able to pay the program fee with funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits. Participants must contact the Columbia University’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to determine benefit eligibility.
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Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor
Email: epm_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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