In August 2024, Columbia Business School is hosting a total of 47 events, comprising 6 virtual and 41 in-person engagements. These events offer prospective students various opportunities to learn about the Columbia MBA program, connect with alumni and admissions representatives, and explore application processes.
In-Person Events
The in-person events include a series of Small Group Conversations held in Tokyo (August 1st), Seoul (August 4th), Taipei (August 6th and 7th), Atlanta (August 14th), Bogota (August 14th and 15th), Austin (August 15th and 16th), Lima (August 17th), Los Angeles (August 19th), and San Francisco (August 22nd). These sessions allow prospective students to discuss the application process with the Associate Director of Admission and explore the Columbia MBA program in an intimate setting.
In addition, several notable in-person events, such as The MBA Tour in Tokyo, Seoul, Monterrey, Toronto, and New York City (August 1st, 3rd, 20th, 24th, 27th, and 28th), offer opportunities to connect with admission representatives from top MBA programs.
Virtual Events
Virtual events include the January-Entry Ask Me Anything (August 1st), Dual MBA/Executive MS Information Session (August 6th), Top Business Schools Discuss: Diversity & Inclusion (August 7th), Engagement & Inclusion: Consortium Application Workshop (August 8th), Virtual MBA Information Session (August 20th), and the Dual MBA/Executive MS Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar (August 26th).
Forte Events
The month also features the Forté MBA Forums in Washington D.C. (August 12th), Chicago (August 13th), Atlanta (August 14th), Boston (August 15th), Los Angeles (August 19th), Toronto (August 26th), and New York City (August 27th and 28th), aimed at empowering women across all career stages by connecting them with top business schools and successful alumnae.
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01-Aug-24 | Tokyo Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Tokyo where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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01-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour: Tokyo | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Tokyo where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-person |
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01-Aug-24 | January-Entry Ask Me Anything | This virtual event will be hosted by the current MBA students at Columbia who will discuss the January entry program at Columbia Business School. | Virtual |
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02-Aug-24 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Seoul | In this in-person event in Seoul hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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03-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour: Seoul | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Seoul where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-person |
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04-Aug-24 | Seoul Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Seoul where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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| Seoul Women's Afternoon Tea | Women candidates will get a chance to meet Columbia Associate Director of Admissions for a tea and small conservation where they will get to learn about Columbia Business School and application process. | In-person |
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05-Aug-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | On-Campus |
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06-Aug-24 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Information Session | This virtual information session provides an efficient way to learn about the Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering and Applied Science program offered by Columbia Business School and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. | Virtual |
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06-Aug-24 | Taipei Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Taipei where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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07-Aug-24 | Taipei Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Taipei where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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07-Aug-24 | Top Business Schools Discuss: Diversity & Inclusion | This virtual session hosted by Chicago Booth will be attended by several Top MBA programs where prospective students will get to know about their individual MBA programs and the experience of the students in the respective MBA programs. | Virtual |
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07-Aug-24 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Taipei | In this in-person event in Taipei hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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08-Aug-24 | Engagement & Inclusion: Consortium Application Workshop | This CBS Consortium application workshop, hosted by the CBS Engagement team, is designed for prospective Columbia Business School applicants. Michael Robinson ’01, Assistant Dean of Engagement, will provide insights on essay questions and what the admissions committee seeks in candidates. Current students will also share their CBS experiences in this event. | Virtual |
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12-Aug-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | On-Campus |
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12-Aug-24 | Washington D.C. Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Washington DC, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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13-Aug-24 | Dual MBA/Executive MS Campus Visit | Prospective students can join the Columbia Admission team for a Campus Visit for the Dual MBA/Executive MS program at Columbia. This event provides an opportunity to get answers from Admissions, speak with current students, and tour the campus. | On-Campus |
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13-Aug-24 | Chicago Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Chicago, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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14-Aug-24 | Atlanta Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Atlanta where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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14-Aug-24 | Bogota Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Bogota where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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14-Aug-24 | Executive MBA Global Bogota Small Group Conversation | Prospective students will join the Associate Director of Admission in Lima for a small group discussion about the Executive MBA Global Program at Columbia and the details regarding the application process. |
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14-Aug-24 | Atlanta Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Atlanta, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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15-Aug-24 | The CBS Experience Panel in Bogota | In this in-person event in Bogota hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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15-Aug-24 | MBA Campus Visit | Participating candidates can visit the Columbia campus in Manhattanville and chat with the admission team and the current students. | On-Campus |
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15-Aug-24 | Austin Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Austin where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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15-Aug-24 | Boston Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Boston, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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15-Aug-24 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Austin | In this in-person event in Austin hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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16-Aug-24 | Austin Women's Admissions Breakfast | The prospective MBA female candidates will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Austin where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program | In-person |
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16-Aug-24 | The CBS Experience Panel in Lima | In this in-person event in Lima hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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17-Aug-24 | Lima Women's Admissions Breakfast | The prospective MBA female candidates will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Lima where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program | In-person |
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17-Aug-24 | Lima Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Lima where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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17-Aug-24 | Executive MBA Global Lima Small Group Conversation | Prospective students will join the Associate Director of Admission in Lima for a small group discussion about the Executive MBA Global Program at Columbia and the details regarding the application process. | In-person |
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19-Aug-24 | Los Angeles Women’s Admissions Breakfast | The prospective MBA female candidates will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Los Angeles where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program | In-person |
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19-Aug-24 | Los Angeles Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Los Angeles, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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20-Aug-24 | Virtual MBA Information Session | This virtual session will be hosted by the admission representative from the Columbia MBA program who will explain the application process and give an overview of the program. | Virtual |
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20-Aug-24 | Los Angeles Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in Los Angeles where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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20-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour: Monterrey | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Monterrey where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-person |
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20-Aug-24 | The Columbia Business School Experience Panel in Los Angeles | In this in-person event in Los Angeles hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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21-Aug-24 | The Columbia Business School Expereience Panel in San Francisco | In this in-person event in San Francisco hosted by the Columbia Business School Experience Panel, prospective students will hear from the Colombia alumni about their MBA experience followed by a discussion of the MBA application process. | In-person |
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22-Aug-24 | San Francisco Women's Admissions Breakfast | The prospective MBA female candidates will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in San Francisco where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program | In-person |
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22-Aug-24 | San Francisco Small Group Conversation | The prospective MBA students will join the associate Director of Admission at Columbia Business School for breakfast in San Francisco where he will discuss the application process at the Columbia MBA program. The session will be conducted for half-hour in three parts on the same day | In-person |
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22-Aug-24 | San Francisco Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in San Francisco, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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24-Aug-24 | The MBA Tour: Toronto | This in-person event is hosted by Top Business School in Toronto where prospective students can connect to admission representatives from Top MBA programs | In-person |
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26-Aug-24 | Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering and Applied Science Round 1 Application Q&A Webinar | This virtual information session offers an efficient way to learn about the Dual MBA/Executive MS in Engineering & Applied Science program at Columbia Business School and Columbia School of Engineering. | Virtual |
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26-Aug-24 | Toronto Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in Toronto, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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27-Aug-24 | New York City Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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28-Aug-24 | New York City Forté MBA Forum | This event invites prospective students to join the Forté MBA Forum in New York, a free annual event aimed at empowering women at all career stages. It's an opportunity to learn about the MBA advantage, connect with admissions reps from top business schools, hear from successful MBA alumnae, and expand your network. | In-person |
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