The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
March 31, 2025
9 Months
Online, Live Online, and In Person
US$22,000 and get a referral benefit US$200 application fee
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The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistAs the global financial landscape continues to evolve, chief investment officers (CIOs) and senior finance professionals today face the challenge of navigating economic fluctuations. These executives must inspire their teams, make informed decisions, and develop robust investment strategies to drive resilience and growth. Additionally, they need strong leadership skills to guide their teams in managing the investment portfolio effectively.
The Chief Investment Officer Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is designed for leaders like you, offering the frameworks and strategies needed to navigate today’s complex investment environment effectively. Over nine months, you will gain an in-depth understanding of evolving financial technologies, asset allocation, and strategic leadership, equipping you to guide your organization toward long-term success.
is the estimated size of assets to be managed by outsourced CIOs in 16 years, growing from US$90 billion.
of CIOs say poor investment governance frameworks may result in a more than 1 percent negative impact on annual investment returns.
The Chief Investment Officer Program will enable you to:
Flexible Learning Journey
Balance learning with your busy work schedule by dedicating just three to five hours each week toward program sessions and learning activities
Comprehensive Curriculum
Kick-start your program journey with 18 weeks of core online learning, supplemented by live online workshops, and an in person open-enrollment elective
Live Sessions
Adapt to evolving industry trends with live online sessions led by faculty and industry leaders
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from top Columbia Business School faculty via expert-led, case-based sessions offering practical insights and knowledge
Global Peer Group
Network with global peers to explore business challenges and career opportunities through structured engagement
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
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort
Networking Event
Interact with faculty, peers, and global industry leaders at an optional two-day on-campus networking event
CIBE Holder Benefits
Receive Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE) benefits upon completion and become part of a distinguished global community
Phase 1: Investment Strategy (6 Weeks)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of active investing and capital markets, enhancing your foundational investment strategies and knowledge. Session topics include:
Phase 2: Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management (6 Weeks)
Deepen your understanding of practical portfolio construction and diversification across asset classes. Session topics include:
Phase 3: Chief Investment Officer as a Strategic Leader (6 Weeks)
Enhance your leadership skills to drive strategic decisions, foster ethical environments, and achieve organizational impact. Session topics include:
You will take part in a series of live online workshops led by Columbia Business School Faculty, applying learnings from core modules. These sessions will enable you to stay updated with the latest industry trends and receive guidance from experienced faculty. Insights from guest speakers, including leading CFOs, CMOs, VCs, and PE professionals, will offer actionable strategies for career success. This approach blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing you for effective implementation in your roles.
You will choose one in person open-enrollment elective to deepen your expertise in a specific area of interest, further unraveling the complexities of your chosen specialization. Held in New York City, the world's financial capital, the electives are designed to provide an immersive learning experience and enhance your understanding of diverse financial and strategic management areas. They will position you as advanced strategists poised to thrive in an increasingly complex and volatile market environment and lead with confidence. Additionally, you will benefit from invaluable networking opportunities with your cohort peers.
A list of select current availabilities is below:
Note: While Columbia Business School Executive Education will attempt to accommodate participant preference selections, we cannot guarantee that all preferences will be granted due to the high demand for our open-enrollment programs. Electives are subject to change.
Meet your cohort peers and faculty in person on the Columbia Business School campus in New York City during an optional two-day networking event. This event provides you with an opportunity to network with your peers as well as professionals from other cohorts to create a lifelong community of global executives.
Note: Session topics and networking event duration are subject to change.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The Chief Investment Officer Program is ideal for:
Participants are required to have:
Round 1
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Application fee: US$200
Round 2
Deadline: February, 13, 2025
Application fee: US$200
Round 3
Deadline: March 05, 2025
Application fee: US$200
Round 4
Deadline: March 25, 2025
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.
The Chief Investment Officer Program has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than three to five hours per week, enabling you to benefit from this transformative program while fulfilling your day-to-day work responsibilities. The impactful program offers a blend of self-paced modules and live interaction.
The nine-month learning journey includes live online and video online sessions with renowned faculty, industry experts, and global peers. You can take advantage of weekly live sessions and the Slack channel to ask questions and discuss ideas with your success coach and cohort participants. Real-world examples and a debrief of the program learnings are delivered through a combination of recorded video and live online lectures. The program concludes with an optional two-day on-campus networking event on the Columbia Business School campus in New York City.
The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the two-day in-person networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fees.
You can pay the full program fee up front or pay in easy installments. If you apply well in advance of the program start date, you can receive a fee benefit. If you would like to approach your company with a sponsorship request for this program, here is a customizable template that you can use.
Yes. Closed-captioning and transcripts for all pre-recorded videos as well as closed-captioning for recordings of live sessions is available.
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.
Flexible payment options available.