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Why Columbia Business School?
Knowledge
An Unrivaled Culture of Academic Excellence
The groundbreaking research of our faculty members influences business practices in every sector. Informed in real time by the global business environment, they teach a transformative and ever-evolving curriculum that develops leaders poised to create opportunity in any environment.
Access
Exposure to the Pulse of Business, Inside and Outside the Classroom
As the only top Ivy League business school immersed in the global business hub that is New York City, we offer students unparalleled access to leaders from across industries — in the classroom, throughout the city, and around the globe. Guest lecturers, programs like our Executives in Residence, and the Silfen Leadership Series bring real-world insights on a daily basis.
Community
Diverse, Open, Entrepreneurial
Each year, high achievers from around the world enjoy a culture that encourages an open exchange of ideas. At Columbia, our students find the support, network, and opportunity to thrive through offerings like our more than 200 elective courses and 100-plus student clubs.
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Impact
Making a Powerful Impact on Business and Society
The thought leadership of our faculty and staff and our position at the center of global business mean that we make an immediate and measurable impact on the forces shaping business. Around the globe, our 44,000-plus alumni are tackling the increasingly complex problems of today and making a difference in their own industries and society at large.