Columbia Business School

Founded in 1916, Columbia Business School (CBS) is a business school affiliated with Columbia University, a prestigious private research university located in New York City. It is recognized as one of the six Ivy League business schools and has the distinction of being one of the oldest business schools globally.

In 1945, Columbia Business School was authorized to confer the MBA degree. Shortly thereafter, in the 1950s, the school adopted the Hermes symbol as its emblem, reflecting the entrepreneurial nature of the Greek god Hermes and his association with trade, commerce, and communications.

In 1952, CBS enrolled its last group of graduate students. Currently, the institute offers executive education programs leading to the Certificate of Business Excellence (CIBE) and alumni status, as well as various MBA and PhD degree programs. Along with the full-time MBA, the school also offers four Executive MBA programmes.

The EMBA-Global program was launched in 2001 in collaboration with the London Business School), the EMBA-Americas program was launched in 2012, and the EMBA-Global Asia program was launched in 2009 in collaboration with the London Business School and the University of Hong Kong Business  School. Students in the jointly run programs earn MBA degrees from each partner institution. Here's CBS's overview:

Campus and Facilities

New Campus: The school recently moved to its new state-of-the-art facilities on the Manhattanville campus, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Libraries: Part of the extensive Columbia University Libraries system, providing access to a vast array of resources.

Academics Programs Offered:

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Executive MBA (EMBA)

PhD programs

Specialized master’s programs such as the Master of Science in Marketing Science, Financial Economics, and Management Science and Engineering

Executive Education programs

Core Curriculum: CBS has a rigorous core curriculum that covers essential business disciplines, including finance, accounting, marketing, and management.

Research & Research Centers: CBS hosts several research centers and initiatives, including:

The Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center

The Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business

The Center on Global Brand Leadership

Student Life

Student Clubs and Organizations: CBS offers a wide range of student clubs and organizations focused on professional, social, and cultural interests.

Networking: Being in New York City, students have unparalleled access to business leaders, alumni, and global companies.

Admissions

Selective Admissions: Admissions to CBS are highly competitive, with a focus on candidates’ academic achievements, professional experience, leadership potential, and fit with the school’s values and culture.

Application Requirements: Typically include GMAT/GRE scores, essays, recommendations, and an interview.

Rankings and Reputation

Global Rankings: Consistently ranked among the top business schools worldwide by various ranking organizations such as Financial Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Economist.

Reputation: Known for its strong finance program, ties to Wall Street, and emphasis on real-world business challenges.

Notable Alumni: Influential Alumni: CBS has a distinguished list of alumni, including:

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Henry Kravis, Co-Founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR)

Vikram Pandit, former CEO of Citigroup

Global Reach

International Presence: CBS has a strong global network and offers various global immersion and exchange programs with leading business schools around the world.