Students from advanced undergraduates to professionals in a wide range of fields will find their professional development needs met by the Columbia Business Certificate Program. Offered both on campus and online, the rigorous curriculum helps students master business fundamentals in marketing, finance, and management while strengthening their strategic thinking skills.

Whether students are pursuing a Business Certificate from Columbia to build a foundation for their future MBA pursuit; to expand their knowledge in a specific field; to add new skills to a current position with on-the-job application of new knowledge; or to enhance their undergraduate or graduate work with a foundational business toolkit, our programs will help students work towards their individualized goals.

The Columbia Business Certificate Program offers two graduate courses of study and one undergraduate course of study to prospective students.

Graduate Students

Business Certificate: Available completely online, completely on campus or as a combination of both formats for both domestic and international students.
Advanced Business Certificate: Available on campus or in combination with select online courses for both domestic and international students.
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Undergraduate Students

Business Edge: A specialized certificate designed for undergraduates interested in business.
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Flexible Study Options

 

On Campus Online

Students have the opportunity to gain valuable credentials to enhance their qualifications for future study and professional advancement with the added value of attending classes on the Columbia University campus. Access to world-class libraries and other campus resources are available to students.

On campus courses meet once a week during the 15-week fall and spring sessions and twice a week during the six-week summer sessions.

Online students interact with faculty and fellow classmates with a cutting-edge social networking platform that extends and enhances the impact of the traditional learning experience. Courses include live online lectures with a combination of community-driven activities and self-study. The flexibility of the schedule allows for busy working professionals and students who may not live in New York City to participate.

Online courses are offered during six-week sessions in the summer and seven-week sessions in the spring and fall semesters.

Combination of On Campus and Online Study

Due to visa restrictions, international students are not eligible for this option.

When choosing a combination of on campus and online study, bear in mind that the coursework is intensive and moves at a rapid pace, so good time management is imperative. All classes offered are graduate level, grade- and credit-bearing. The content for the online courses and on campus courses is the same. Students taking online courses will receive a Columbia transcript.

Students can also take online classes one semester and then on campus courses the following semester.

Online classes generally meet for live sessions from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. On campus courses generally meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m., allowing students to opt for both an online class and on campus course during the same semester.

 

Admission

Application Deadlines
Spring 2013 Session 1 Jan. 5, 2013
Spring 2013 Session 2 Mar. 11, 2013

To apply to the Business Certificate Program, follow the Postbaccalaureate Studies Program application instructions.

Students seeking application guidance should contact the Office of Admissions:

Office of Admissions
School of Continuing Education
203 Lewisohn Hall
2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4119
New York, NY 10027-6902
212-854-9666
sce-business@columbia.edu

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Current Student Advising

The structured support system offers guidance on course options, professional and graduate school preparation, and career advising.

Advising Hours: Mon-Tues 2-5pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thur-Fri 2-5pm

Program Coordinator
Diana Gonzalez
504 Lewisohn Hall
212-854-9505
sce-studentadvising@columbia.edu

Director of Non-Degree Programs
Karl Rutter 
510H Lewisohn Hall
212-851-9338
KarlRutter@columbia.edu