Information for Sponsors
What is the EMBA Program
The Executive MBA (EMBA) Program at Columbia Business School is a 20-month graduate program designed especially for high-potential professionals who are looking to expand their business skills to accelerate their careers. The program is structured to allow students to get an MBA degree while continuing with their professional position and responsibilities.
More than 800 organizations have sponsored participants in the Columbia Business School Executive MBA Program, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations, mid-size corporations, small privately-held companies, nonprofit entities and individual entrepreneurs. To view a list of EMBA sponsors, click here.
Length of Program
20 months
Time Commitment
Participants attend classes on Friday and Saturday every other weekend when the program is in session. Each of the first two terms begins with five full days spent in residence at an area business center.
Who Makes a Good Candidate
Succession planning is a vital element of any company's long-term strategy, and as such it is essential for every business to groom its next generation of corporate leaders. Columbia's Executive MBA Program helps students keep their careers - and their contributions to their respective organizations - on track while earning their degree. Candidates possess a drive to succeed, an intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to pursue an intensive course of study.
Tuition and Fees
The total cost for the September 2007-entry EMBA Program is $133,200 USD. There is a five-payment plan by term: payment is due before each of the five academic terms begin. Sponsors may elect to cover either full or partial costs.
