Columbia Business School

When it comes to Executive MBA programs, Columbia Business School is one of the biggest players in the world. In New York, the school offers two paths: a traditional EMBA schedule of Friday/Saturday as well as a new Saturday only program launched this year.

Application Fee: $250

2012 Tuition & Fees: $154,320, up from $148,320 in 2011

Average Months of Work Experience: 102

GMAT Required: Yes

GMAT Range: 600-740

Enrollment: 888

International: 21%

Female: 37%

Mean Age: 32

Classes Meet: Alternate weekends with occasional week-long sessions

Length of Program: 20 months

Students From These Sectors:

Financial Services: 42%

Technology: 9%

Media/Entertainment: 8%

Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Health Care: 7%

Non-Profit: 5%

Consulting: 5%

Government: 3%

Petroleum/Energy: 3%

Real Estate: 2%

Consumer Products: 1%

Manufacturing: 1%

Other: 14%

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