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Can Information and Knowledge Strategy be completed solely on-line?
No. The Information and Knowledge Strategy program follows a hybrid format which includes time on campus. The required Campus Practicum course is completed in three 5-day sessions on the Columbia University campus during the first, eighth, and thirteenth months of the program.
No. The Information and Knowledge Strategy program follows a hybrid format which includes time on campus. The required Campus Practicum course is completed in three 5-day sessions on the Columbia University campus during the first, eighth, and thirteenth months of the program.
How long does it take to complete the Information and Knowledge Strategy program?
The program takes sixteen months to complete. It starts in September and ends the following December.
The program takes sixteen months to complete. It starts in September and ends the following December.
Can Information and Knowledge Strategy be completed over a longer period of time?
No. Students are expected to complete the program as a cohort in sixteen months.
No. Students are expected to complete the program as a cohort in sixteen months.
What is the average age of an Information and Knowledge Strategy student?
The majority of students in the program are ages 27-35 although ages range from 23-60+.
The majority of students in the program are ages 27-35 although ages range from 23-60+.
Where do I stay when I am at Columbia University for the required residencies?
Students are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. Dorm space is not available for Information and Knowledge Strategy students. Admitted students will receive a list of hotels in the area offering a discounted rate for students enrolled in the program.
Students are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. Dorm space is not available for Information and Knowledge Strategy students. Admitted students will receive a list of hotels in the area offering a discounted rate for students enrolled in the program.
Can I come to Columbia University to meet with faculty and/or administrators of the program?
Program Director, Dennis Green holds appointment hours for prospective students on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00PM. To schedule an appointment, send an email with two choices of date/time to sce-ikns@columbia.edu. Please indicate whether you wish to meet in-person or by telephone. We will get back with you in 1-2 business days with a confirmation.
Program Director, Dennis Green holds appointment hours for prospective students on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:00PM. To schedule an appointment, send an email with two choices of date/time to sce-ikns@columbia.edu. Please indicate whether you wish to meet in-person or by telephone. We will get back with you in 1-2 business days with a confirmation.
What is the tuition for Information and Knowledge Strategy?
For a full list of costs associated with this program, click here.
For a full list of costs associated with this program, click here.
Are there scholarships available for Information and Knowledge Strategy?
Columbia University does not offer scholarships for the Information and Knowledge Strategy program. Some students have received financial support from their employers, or from private scholarships. For additional information on financing options, click here.
Columbia University does not offer scholarships for the Information and Knowledge Strategy program. Some students have received financial support from their employers, or from private scholarships. For additional information on financing options, click here.
Can I sit in on (or audit) an Information and Knowledge Strategy class?
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate anyone who is not enrolled in the Information and Knowledge Strategy program at this time.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate anyone who is not enrolled in the Information and Knowledge Strategy program at this time.
How is the Information and Knowledge Strategy program different from other academic programs?
The greatest strength of the program is its focus on the strategic role of information and knowledge in innovation and change in organizations. Drawing on the expertise of its faculty, the program's advisory committee, and its network of leaders who serve as guest lecturers, students are exposed to reflections on current trends and critical lessons in this field. Grounded in real life examples, students learn how to become internal consultants to their organizations, analyze and identify solutions to information and knowledge challenges, and launch new independent careers in this domain. Individual coaching from the program's academic director and other faculty helps students discover new career paths or enhance existing ones. The breadth and diversity of the student body enlivens and enriches the classroom discussions, and significantly expands the knowledge and perspective of both students and faculty. The program is especially committed to keeping abreast of critical and emerging issues relating to social media, digital resources and the international information economy.
The greatest strength of the program is its focus on the strategic role of information and knowledge in innovation and change in organizations. Drawing on the expertise of its faculty, the program's advisory committee, and its network of leaders who serve as guest lecturers, students are exposed to reflections on current trends and critical lessons in this field. Grounded in real life examples, students learn how to become internal consultants to their organizations, analyze and identify solutions to information and knowledge challenges, and launch new independent careers in this domain. Individual coaching from the program's academic director and other faculty helps students discover new career paths or enhance existing ones. The breadth and diversity of the student body enlivens and enriches the classroom discussions, and significantly expands the knowledge and perspective of both students and faculty. The program is especially committed to keeping abreast of critical and emerging issues relating to social media, digital resources and the international information economy.
What skills and background are required?
Candidates should have excellent writing, collaboration, presentation, critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as workplace experience, related to some aspect of information or knowledge management. An undergraduate degree is required. All college majors and backgrounds are appropriate including those in the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, languages, computer science and business. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to take English proficiency examinations.
Candidates should have excellent writing, collaboration, presentation, critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as workplace experience, related to some aspect of information or knowledge management. An undergraduate degree is required. All college majors and backgrounds are appropriate including those in the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, languages, computer science and business. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to take English proficiency examinations.
Are information technology skills required?
The Information and Knowledge Strategy program does not require in-depth technical computing experience; however, all prospective students should be adept at using a range of technology systems and social networking applications.
The Information and Knowledge Strategy program does not require in-depth technical computing experience; however, all prospective students should be adept at using a range of technology systems and social networking applications.
What professional fields are represented in the student body?
Individuals in the program come from a variety of professional fields, including banking, insurance, financial services industries, publishing, print and broadcast media, law, healthcare, pharmaceutical corporations, social services, human resources, general administration, international organizations and management.
Individuals in the program come from a variety of professional fields, including banking, insurance, financial services industries, publishing, print and broadcast media, law, healthcare, pharmaceutical corporations, social services, human resources, general administration, international organizations and management.
What are the teaching methods?
Courses include case studies, discussions, lectures, teamwork, guest speakers, and a range of readings. In addition, each course has a practical, applied component in which, under the supervision of the instructor, each student designs and works on an individual project that grows out of the course readings and lectures and that, when possible and appropriate, is also related to the student’s own workplace and career plans.
Courses include case studies, discussions, lectures, teamwork, guest speakers, and a range of readings. In addition, each course has a practical, applied component in which, under the supervision of the instructor, each student designs and works on an individual project that grows out of the course readings and lectures and that, when possible and appropriate, is also related to the student’s own workplace and career plans.
What careers do Information and Knowledge Strategy graduates pursue?
Most of our students apply their Information and Knowledge Strategy degree to their current profession. The program grounds graduates in the skills necessary to pursue an information management career across a wide range of fields (e.g. healthcare, publishing, human resources, law, education) as well as careers as entrepreneurs, independent business owners and CIOs.
Most of our students apply their Information and Knowledge Strategy degree to their current profession. The program grounds graduates in the skills necessary to pursue an information management career across a wide range of fields (e.g. healthcare, publishing, human resources, law, education) as well as careers as entrepreneurs, independent business owners and CIOs.
Are there networking opportunities and an active alumni network?
Networking is an essential component of the program and one of the significant benefits. Students become familiar with each other initially during the first residency. They continue to work closely together through a range of activities and on class assignments requiring teamwork. Contact and collaboration continues after graduation through participation in the global alumni network.
Networking is an essential component of the program and one of the significant benefits. Students become familiar with each other initially during the first residency. They continue to work closely together through a range of activities and on class assignments requiring teamwork. Contact and collaboration continues after graduation through participation in the global alumni network.
Does the program offer opportunities for students to interact with professionals and experts working in the information and knowledge field?
The program sponsors a speaker series that brings professionals from business, government, and not-for-profit organizations to discuss issues critical to their own fields. They interact both virtually and during onsite sessions, with students, faculty, and others from Columbia University and the broader professional community. Guest speakers who are experts in the information and knowledge domain are also frequently invited to speak in individual courses.
The program sponsors a speaker series that brings professionals from business, government, and not-for-profit organizations to discuss issues critical to their own fields. They interact both virtually and during onsite sessions, with students, faculty, and others from Columbia University and the broader professional community. Guest speakers who are experts in the information and knowledge domain are also frequently invited to speak in individual courses.
Do students in the Information and Knowledge Strategy program have a student association?
A student association is currently being set up. New students in the program are welcome to participate in the planning and activities.
A student association is currently being set up. New students in the program are welcome to participate in the planning and activities.
How does the admissions process work?
The deadline for us to receive your application and all materials for the fall term is in the late spring. The review process generally takes three to four weeks after an application is complete, and students are admitted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision via e-mail and be asked to log back into the online application system to view their decision.
The deadline for us to receive your application and all materials for the fall term is in the late spring. The review process generally takes three to four weeks after an application is complete, and students are admitted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision via e-mail and be asked to log back into the online application system to view their decision.
How does the program assist students with career development?
The Office of Student Life and Alumni Relations at the School of Continuing Education and Columbia’s Center for Career Education (CCE) assist students with their career development through a variety of career programs, services and resources, which are highlighted here. Students will also meet communications executives from many New York City firms, and attend workshops and seminars where there are opportunities to hear about job opportunities. Additionally, the internship program is designed to provide access and exposure to potential jobs.
The Office of Student Life and Alumni Relations at the School of Continuing Education and Columbia’s Center for Career Education (CCE) assist students with their career development through a variety of career programs, services and resources, which are highlighted here. Students will also meet communications executives from many New York City firms, and attend workshops and seminars where there are opportunities to hear about job opportunities. Additionally, the internship program is designed to provide access and exposure to potential jobs.
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