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2012-2013 Residencies

The residencies offer the opportunity to get to know fellow students, receive individual coaching from faculty, and network with leaders in the field. Each of the three residencies is anchored by core course requirements. Between each residency students will attend class on designated Saturdays as well as several Fridays (including summer).

First residency, August 22-26, 2012
Wednesday through Sunday just prior to the start of the fall semester

Second residency, January 17-20, 2013
Thursday through Sunday at the start of the spring semester

Third residency, August 22-25, 2013
Thursday through Sunday just prior to the start of the fall semester

The online component of the program is a highly interactive experience that uses the School's innovative distance learning platform. Students and faculty communicate through a unique social networking function in ways that extend and enhance the impact of traditional learning experiences. Courses are flexible by design, and include a combination of live events, asynchronous community-driven activities and self-study. The online component as well as the additional Friday and Saturday sessions are separate from and do not substitute for the in-person residencies.

Detailed Residencies Overview

Residency 1: August, 2012 (August 22-26)
Students gather at Columbia for an intensive 4.5 day residency (Wednesday through Sunday) on the Columbia Campus. Instructional hours for Core 1 courses will begin, complemented by additional residency activities designed to immerse all participants in a collaborative exploration of technology leadership roles and their importance to organizations. Residency activities will involve the active participation of faculty, outside industry experts, selected program mentors, and alumni.

On-Campus Saturday sessions for fall 2012 term

  • September 8
  • October 6
  • October 27
  • November 17
  • December 15

Residency 2: January, 2013 (January 17-20)

Students gather at Columbia for a 3.5 day residency (Thursday through Sunday) on the Columbia Campus. Instructional hours for Core 3 and Core 4 courses as well as Seminar 1 will begin, again complemented by additional residency activities designed to continue the collaborative process begun during the first residency.

On-Campus Saturday sessions for spring 2013 term

  • February 16
  • March 9
  • April 6
  • April 27
  • May 18
  • June 8 (Defense #1, individual appointments)

Summer Sessions (May 21-August 10)

Over the summer term, students select two elective courses that focus on areas of specific relevance to their work and career. Students may take these courses on the Columbia campus or online, depending on which courses they select. Additionally, students will continue to work on their Master's Projects and enroll in Seminar 2, which will meet on campus over the course of three Friday/Saturday combination sessions in June, July, and August.

On-Campus Friday/Saturday sessions for summer 2013 term

  • June 21-22
  • July 12-13
  • August 9 (Friday)
  • August 10 (Defense #2, individual appointments)

Residency 3: August 2013 (August 22-25)


Students gather at Columbia for a final Thursday through Sunday (ends at 1PM) residency on the Columbia Campus. Instructional hours for Core 5 and Core 6 courses as well as Seminar 3 will begin, again complemented by relevant residency activities designed to continue the collaborative process begun during the first residency and to provide guidance for the completion of the Masters Project.

On-Campus Friday/Saturday sessions for fall 2013 term

  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 9
  • December 13 (Friday)
  • December 14 (Defense #3, individual appointments)

Program Completion

In order to receive the M.S. degree, students must complete the requirements during the 16 month span of the Executive program, with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. The 36 point program is composed of eight 3-point courses and three 4-point Executive Seminars.