Business Edge
In today’s complex global economy, employers in every industry expect their employees to possess a core set of business skills in order to advance in their field. Instead of learning these skills on the job, Business Edge enables you to develop a set of business skills that will give you an edge in today’s competitive job market.
As an undergraduate student you will be able to use Columbia’s Business Edge program to gain the fundamental business skills necessary to distinguish yourself in your field and to bolster your resume with a certificate from Columbia, New York City’s Ivy League university.
Summer Curriculum
We also offer a summer option either online or on campus. During the on campus summer students will have additional activities such as visits to the Stock Market, company visits to Fortune 500 companies and presentations at local museums.
Summer programming dates and options are:
Summer Session D
May 21 – June 29
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Finance
- Financial Accounting
Summer Session Q
July 2 – August 10
- Marketing Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Managing Human Behavior in the Organization
Students have the flexibility to take one or both of the summer options. You may also take one course in each summer session or two courses in each session to complete the certificate in one summer.
If you are interested in our on campus housing options you can apply through the housing portal. Please note that we have a limited number of rooms available on campus.
Additional Benefits:
You will be part of the Columbia University community and have access to all resources such as: 22 affiliated libraries, state-of-the-art fitness center, campus events, career counseling, computer labs, networking opportunities with other students and alumni and access to faculty selected for their subject matter expertise.
Application Information
To apply, follow the Summer Sessions application instructions for your admissions category. The Business Edge program also accepts students in the fall and spring through the Postbaccalaureate Studies program. Please note that Business Edge is for undergraduate students only.
Additional Information
If you have general admission questions, please contact an Admissions Coach at 212 854 9666 or sce-business@columbia.edu.