Stay connected, stay involved

Stay connected to Columbia Business School and see how your degree keeps working for you long after graduation. Our alumni are in every corner of the world, and our Alumni Relations team will help make it easy to keep your circles expanding across the globe. Join one of the discussions taking place in our online open forums.You can also stay in touch through everything from alumni clubs to our online networking environment to class notes to our alumni directory and weekly events. Wherever you are, your Columbia Business School network is right there with you.

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Bring your generosity full circle

Most agree that getting their MBA at Columbia was one of the best investments they ever made. When you make a contribution to the Columbia Business Fund, recruit current students, support financial aid, or champion initiatives like the Program for Financial Studies, you assure that our community stays strong and grows in stature. There are many ways to give meaningful support and keep one of your most valuable investments flourishing.

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With you from your first job to your last

As a Columbia Business School graduate, you always have an advocate when it comes to developing and managing your career. From your first job out of school to career transitions down the line, we have extensive resources to help you with everything from résumé building to career advice to connecting you with alumni career coaches. Take a look at our online resources, which provide information such as backgrounds on companies you may be considering, self-assessments, job boards, and more.

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A Lifetime of Benefits

The Columbia Business School experience is about so much more than classes. It's about joining a community that you can always call your own. The School provides countless intangible lifetime benefits, but there are tangible ones, too — from extensive online library resources to Executive Education tuition benefits. You can also personally benefit from volunteering for the School, either as an interviewer, mentor, or club leader. Your degree is something that keeps working for you throughout your life and your continued involvement brings lasting positive impact to your career and our community.

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Leadership in Action

The remarkable leadership and generosity of Columbia Business School's vibrant network, documented in this year's Report to Investors, has resulted in our fifth consecutive year of growth.

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The support of the Columbia Business School community is felt throughout the institution, from the excellence of our academics and the experience of our students to the intellectual capital of our programs and centers.

The 2011–2012 Report to Investors tells the story of how generosity and giving impact the School every day.

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The Curl Ideas to wrap your mind around

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Ronald O. Perelman Pledges $100 Million Toward Manhattanville

The landmark gift joins the largest in the School’s history.

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The Game Changers

What glass ceiling? Our alumnae are striving for—and reaching—the top of the finance world.

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The Next Industrial Revolution

Keith Sherin ’91 (EMBA) helps GE chart new territory in Big Data.

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Profiles: Gallery

Ben Appenzeller ’10 and Rosemary Ku ’09
A start-up launched by Ben Appenzeller ’10 and Rosemary Ku ’09 is introducing customers to hard-to-find artisan foods — and giving small-batch producers access to the market.

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Soo-jin Kim ’10 (EMBA)
Learning to be her own CTO was par for the course for Soo-jin Kim ’10 (EMBA), whose newly launched e-commerce site helps corporations book venues.

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Anu Karwa ’04
Anu Karwa '04 is one of many Columbia Business School alumni proving that the wine industry is ripe for innovation.

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Did You Know?

5,600

More than 5,600 alumni and friends gave over $4.7 million to the Columbia Business Fund and EMBA Fund in during the 2011–12 academic year. For the current 2012–13 year we hope to increase participation and raise $5 million to support curricular innovations, industry-leading faculty research, and increased student financial aid.

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Top Ten Questions Asked

Here are the most frequently asked questions by alumni.

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How can I get my password?

Please e-mail us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu and write in the subject line “Password Request” or call us at 212-854-8815.

I’m having trouble logging in. What should I do?

You may need your correct login and password. Please contact us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or 212-854-8815 for your information.

If you have already requested your password and have not received a response it may be that the information is being sent to an inaccurate or inactive e-mail address. If this is the case, please call or e-mail us and we can help you update your e-mail forwarding address.

Lastly, it is also possible that our system is temporarily down. Please be patient and try back again in a few minutes.

How do I join a Discussion Group? How do I post to a Discussion Group?

You can join a wide variety of discussion grups through the Alumni website. To subscribe to a discussion group, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Discussion Groups” link within the Network section. There are lists for geographic regions, industry, interests, class year, and cluster.

To post to a discussion group, you must first make sure you are subscribed to the desired list and send the message from the e-mail account linked to your lifetime forwarding e-mail address.

Specific examples of appropriate discussion group use might include:
 

  • Asking for recommendation and advice within a particular industry
  • Sharing information about the relevant industry or topic, such as a New York Times article (not a press release from your firm)
  • Announcing an upcoming event related to the topic of the discussion group


Specific examples of inappropriate discussion group use include (but are not limited to):

  • Promoting a business venture or advertising products
  • Soliciting donations to one’s favorite charity
  • Announcing an upcoming event unrelated to the topic of the discussion group



Please note that there are two kinds of discussion groups in which alumni can exchange business opportunities and event announcements: Open List-General and Open List-Investment Opportunities, which can be found under the Industry discussion group category.

How can I search for alumni?

The alumni directory is accessible within the Network section of the Alumni website on the right hand side of the screen. You can search by name, occupation, company, location, or interest. Don’t forget to use the “advanced search” option to search by more detailed criteria.

If you are having a hard time finding what you want, you might consider broadening your search (e.g., all investment bankers in California rather than just in Menlo Park).

How can I audit classes at Columbia Business School?

Columbia Business School alumni may audit elective classes free of charge with permission from the professor and a student affairs administrator.

For more information about the courses available for auditing, please visit the “Course Selection” page of the Columbia Business School website or call the Office of Student Affairs at 212-854-5563.

For more information on the auditing approval process or to request a space as an auditor for an upcoming course, please contact Megan Shaughnessy at 212-851-4327.

How can an employer verify that I graduated from Columbia Business School?

If an employer would like to verify graduate information, please have them contact us at alumni@gsb.columbia.edu or call us at 212-854-8815.

How can I get a copy of my transcripts?

To obtain a copy of your transcript you must contact the University Registrar in person or by mail. Phone, fax, and e-mail requests are not accepted. For details on how to order a transcript, please visit the University’s Office of the Registrar website.

There is no fee for this service. Transcripts cannot be produced for anyone whose record has been put on hold for an outstanding University obligation.

Mailed requests will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Mail a copy of the Request for Transcript Form to:

Office of the Registrar
Columbia University
205 Kent Hall, MC 9202
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

What types of career resources are available to me?

A variety of career resources are available for alumni, including individual career counseling, career events and newsletters, and comprehensive job search tools, such as Hoovers and First Research. A list of all the career development resources can be found by visiting the Careers section of the Alumni website.

For more information on career resources for alumni, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 212-854-8821.

How can I search and register online for upcoming alumni events?

To register for an upcoming event, please log on to the Alumni website and click on the “Details” link found to the left of the event title within the Calendar section. If registration or payment is required for the event, follow the registration link to submit your payment online.

If you still have difficulties registering, you can also contact us directly at alumnievents@gsb.columbia.edu or 212-854-8815.

How can I search for jobs through the Alumni website?

The jobs posted on the Alumni website are specifically for Columbia Business School alumni seeking experienced level opportunities and are housed in a centralized database. You may search for these opportunities by clicking on the “Search and Post Jobs” link within the Careers section. From there you will be able to access your unique homepage within the Experienced-Hire Talent Portal where you can search for specific postings, save jobs, manage your profile, and update your résumé.

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