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

Learn

Balance theory and practice through interactive sessions with Ivy League faculty and industry practitioners, gaining exclusive insights into management, leadership, and strategy.

Engage

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

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

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250+

Hours of Learning

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30+

Session Topics

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20+

Faculty and Guest Speakers

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Learning Themes

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In-person Immersion

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Career Coaching Sessions

Program Benefits

Immersive Learning
Immersive Learning

Study innovation and disruptive models, and learn from leading industry practitioners in dynamic New York City.

Ivy League Faculty
Ivy League Faculty

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.

Capstone Project
Capstone Project

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.

Expertly Developed Curriculum
Expertly Developed Curriculum

Learn and apply an integrated view of leadership, strategy, global business acumen, and digital business strategies through immersive sessions and case studies.

Global Peer Networking
Global Peer Networking

Engage with experienced and accomplished global participants across sectors who bring diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives to the classroom.

Select Alumni Benefits
Select Alumni Benefits

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.

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

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Murray B. Low

Academic Director in Executive Education

Contributing Faculty

Brad Aspel
Brad Aspel

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Management

Robert Bontempo
Robert Bontempo

Adjunct Professor of Business Management

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William Duggan

Senior Lecturer in Business Management

Todd Jick
Todd Jick

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business

Stephan Meier
Stephan Meier

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

Pierre Yared

Senior Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and Vice Dean, Executive Education

Joann Baney

Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs

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Bruce Craven

Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Management

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Paul Ingram

Kravis Professor of Business Management

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Rita McGrath

Faculty of Columbia Business School Executive Education

Ciamac Moallemi
Ciamac Moallemi

William Von Mueffling Professor of Business in Decision, Risk, and Operations

Willie Pietersen
Willie Pietersen

Professor of the Practice of Management

David Rogers
David Rogers

Faculty of Columbia Business School Executive Education

Medini Singh

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business

Jerry Kim
Jerry Kim

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business Management Division

Moran Cerf
Moran Cerf

Adjunct Professor of Business Marketing Division

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

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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.

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Program Calendar

This six-month program journey features one in-class immersion module, two live online modules, and two multi-week online modules.

Pre-Work | April 2025

Program introduction session and pre-readings

Module 1 | Part 1: April 14–18, 2025 | Part 2: April 28–May 2, 2025

Live Online | Five days | Three-hour sessions per day

Online Module on Leadership — People, Teams, and Organizations | May 12–July 3, 2025

Online | Seven weeks

Module 3 | July 14–17, 2025

Live Online | Four days | Three-hour sessions per day

Online Module on Digital Strategies for Business | July 21–October 3, 2025

Online | Eleven weeks

Module 5 | October 13–17, 2025

New York City | Five days in-person

Note: Sessions are subject to change.

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

With over two decades in management and leadership roles, I found this program to be an outstanding refresher, adding to my knowledge base and aiding me with futuristic business navigation systems to ...
Faculty Member Namita Phadnis
Namita Phadnis
Founder and Managing Partner, auctusESG
The cohort’s diversity and depth of experience is one of the best parts of the program. We don't just learn from the faculty; we learn probably even more from each other.
Faculty Member Jerry Huang
Jerry Huang
Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific Parallels Software

Past Participant Profiles

Past participants of the Executive Program in Management come from diverse backgrounds, industries, and experiences. The cohort’s diversity ensures that you interact with like-minded peers and gain new perspectives for your organization’s unique challenges.

Top industries:

  • Banking and Financial Services

  • IT Services and Products

  • Healthcare

  • Energy

  • Consulting

  • Advertising Media

Top functions:

  • General Management

  • Marketing and Sales

  • Finance

  • Consulting

  • Technology Management

  • Operations

Top countries:

  • United States

  • United Arab Emirates

  • India

  • Canada

  • Mexico

  • Singapore

Note: Data from across previous cohorts

Application Details

Round 1

Closed

Round 2

Deadline: December 19, 2024

Application fee: US$150

Round 3

Deadline: January 23, 2025

Application fee: US$150

Round 4

Deadline: February 27, 2025

Application fee: US$150

The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the in-person sessions, 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: 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)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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