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    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

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    New York, USEMBAIn-person20 months
    STEM-OPT
    $263,400.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    228
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $250.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 60-credit, 20-month, in-person EMBA program based in New York, US. Tuition is $263,400 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers core business curriculum covering accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, operations, and strategy, followed by electives in various industries and functional areas. It emphasizes connecting classroom learning with real-world executive experience through cluster teams and access to full-time MBA courses.

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    Deadlines

    August 2026
    May 27, 2026
    Fall 2026
    Jun 24, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum; encouraged to submit valid score; waiver available
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum; encouraged to submit valid score; waiver available
    TOEFL
    not_required
    IELTS
    not_required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $40,308.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is $263,400 across 60 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 20 months and 60 credits.
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 228 students per cohort.