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Testimonials
Alumni
"This program doesn’t just give you one skill; it gives you a basket of tools that are transferable to any industry. You are getting the best education in a city that is unparalleled in the world for exposure. These are two things that will equip you for life."
Class of 2011
"We are learning the foundation of how to construct ideas so that they persuade others. We work a lot on writing, being concise, being creative. The school obviously has the name and the prestige that goes along with that name; employers are looking to hire Columbia graduates."
Class of 2011
"We are working with actual firms, actual companies. We test our skills in the real world environment. While searching for a graduate program—because I looked through many of them—I never found one that even came close to offering what the Columbia Communications Practice program offers."
Class of 2011
"The professors are so well connected; if you are working on something where they realize they know someone who might be able to provide additional insight, they are more than willing to connect you with that person. Having the Columbia name, I found people were very receptive to meeting with you and talking with you, and relaying information to you."
Class of 2010
"Coming from an institution like Columbia that has a brand value goes a very long way. It gives you an edge over all of the rest of the work force."
Class of 2011
"Overall, I would not have had a shot at being recruited for my position had it not been for my Columbia education. This credential and skill set is highly coveted across so many industries and verticals today, more so than I realized. It’s also much more universal that I could have ever imagined. Although I do not have a traditional communications position, I continually pull from lessons I have learned in the classroom, and apply the practice of business communications in my everyday role. Thank you for helping me become a stronger writer, thinker, team member, leader and communicator."
Vice President,Technical Sales Consultant
Wells Fargo Wholesale Merchant Solutions
Student
“I thought the course was terrific…I can’t think of anything that would make it better. I am very happy with my progress over the course of the semester—it’s a direct result of the course’s content and Edith Updike's ability to teach.”
Influencing Decisions
“I love Edith Updike's classes because she forces me out of my comfort zone and continually pushes me to be better than my own best.”
Influencing Decisions
"I have come away from this class with a new appreciation for story and its application in business. This is a priceless skill to leverage."
The Strategic Storyteller
"Jane Praeger is terrific, and truly cares about her students. She’s knowledgeable and communicated the course’s contents clearly."
The Strategic Storyteller
"This course has truly shaped how I approach communications.There was an immediate take-away."
The Strategic Storyteller
"Overall, this course was everything I thought it wouldn't be - Louise Whittet made learning about market research really interesting. I was anxious to be in a number crunching class, but she taught us how to approach and manage numbers without fear. "
From Information to Insight
" I enjoyed this course. Louise Whittet was clear, organized and interesting. I think it was great that the final project flowed throughout the entire semester. Each assignment seemed to fit within a larger picture, which made it a more cohesive class. Another strength is the diverse amount of material that Louise taught us. We didn't just focus on qualitative or quantitative research, but did a combination of both. I feel more prepared to do research and build insights out of information from taking this class. "
From Information to Insight
"This class was not what I had anticipated, it was SO much more! The level of critical thinking encouraged and expected was fabulous. The focus group experience was very, for lack of a better word, insightful."
From Information to Insight
"Shawn McIntosch was very passionate about rhetoric and the course content, which I appreciated. I felt like I learned a lot about structuring a good argument, and using persuasive language from this class."
Dynamics of Persuasion
"I think this course has definitely enhanced my ability to write persuasively, and made me realize that it's a part of communications I truly enjoy and want to pursue, whether it be through public relations, or another area in the field. "
Dynamics of Persuasion
"This course has helped me to realize that I am a strong presenter and might be able to incorporate that skill into my future job in the communications profession. "
Dynamics of Persuasion
"Both the persuasion and Powerpoint content made the communications profession come alive. I enjoyed learning theoretical content that was then directly applied. "
Dynamics of Persuasion
"This course provided me with a great overview of the communications industry, enabling me to better determine which areas I'm most interested in. The course pack, which was a weekly compilation of industry articles, was extremely effective. I felt I learned much more by reading real company stories than a textbook's take on marketing and communications. I also enjoyed the field trips tremendously. They made the course extremely dynamic, and provided context for the topics we discussed in class."
The Evolving Industry
"The Evolving Industry was the best course in the program so far. Steve Jarmon provided so much useful information, the coursepack opened my eyes to new topics, websites and communications blogs, and the site visits were great."
The Evolving Industry
"This class was by far the best yet in the program. It combined real, practical case studies that were applied to the theories and concepts we were learning. Furthermore, the field trips provided a hands-on understanding of various components of the industry."
The Evolving Industry
"Steve Jarmon was a great instructor. He has a tremendous amount of industry experience, which he actively and enthusiastically passed along to us on a regular basis. He clearly put a lot of thought into the structure and content of the course, as well as leveraging his relationships with former colleagues to set up fantastic field trips. "
The Evolving Industry
"Steve Jarmon was fantastic! The coursework was appropriate, both in quantity and application. He equally engaged everyone's ideas and input, in addition to challenging us. I really only have the highest esteem for Steve as a professor."
The Evolving Industry
"This course enabled me to determine what I'm more interested in the communications industry and provided me with a good initial network. It also provided great context to some of the things we had learned about, and made the marketing communications aspect of the Communications Practice program come to life. "
The Evolving Industry
"After only a few classes I couldn't help but put our website and our other material's development on hold. As of last week, we've started from scratch with a completely new perspective on thinking, writing, and talking about the firm. We're trying to craft a story that is uniquely ours and connects with our audience. Influencing Decisions and The Strategic Storyteller were terrific classes and my only disappointment is that I'm graduating this semester and won't be able to take more classes. Edith Updike and Jane Praeger are truly shining stars."
Influencing Decisions and The Strategic Storyteller student